Salisbury Beach State Reservation Campground

The Great Outdoors

You’ve already seen a bit of the Salisbury campground, but there are even more things to do at this delightful park. Trying out the different trails is one of them, and if you want to, you can start with the one leading to the center of town, so you can check that out, too. You can also walk on trails running through green woodlands past delicate, colorful wildflowers while looking out for birds, or choose one that will take you to rivers and marshes, with even better bird watching opportunities.You can also drive your camper rental to Plum Island and take a walk around the beautiful area full of green trees, salty marshes, and several beaches. You can wander around aimlessly or visit one of the many places where you can get a snack, some food, or a drink, or just could have a specific goal in mind: the Plum Island Lighthouse. This structure isn’t only nice to look at, but it’s also a reminder of times when these lighthouses were vital for the survival of the ships arriving from near and far. If the lighthouse is open, you can climb up and see the panoramic views for yourself, but bring sneakers so you won’t have any trouble with the little ladder.Just south of the Plum Island Lighthouse is Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, a large area with many different landscapes. On your hike through the refuge, you’ll see beaches and dunes, cranberry bogs, maritime forest, and freshwater marshes, each of which attracts its own combination of birds. Salt marshes make up the largest part and seeing as there are over 300 species of migratory and resident birds, you’re bound to see at least a few of them. Keep an eye open for mammals, insects, and reptiles as well, and, of course, the federally threatened piping plover.

Exploring the Area

There’s a lot to do for anyone renting an RV near Salisbury Beach State Reservation Campground, but one of the most picturesque and fascinating places has to be the town of Salem. Known for the infamous Salem witch trials, this town has many museums that allow you to go back in time to 1692 when it all started. Some are scarier than others, but wherever you go, you’ll learn a lot about both history and the surrounding area. You can also pay a visit to the House of the Seven Gables, where you can climb the hidden staircase.The trials aren’t the only events that have been getting some attention here, which you’ll see if you visit other historic sites and museums such as the Pioneer Village, the Coffin House, or the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. You can even go back in time again, but this time as a pirate rather than the target of a witch hunt. If you’ve had enough history for one day, there are many galleries where you can see contemporary art, or you could go to a concert and do some shopping.Can you hear the call of the sea and the marshes stretching out next to it? Well, you’d better pick up, and the best way to do that is to get that RV rental in Essex County.