Winter Island is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $15/vehicle weekday, $25/vehicle weekend or holiday (day parking); overnight add-on $5 resident/$20 non-resident, valid to 7am next day; free with the Recreational Areas Parking Sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$15/vehicle weekday, $25/vehicle weekend or holiday (day parking); overnight add-on $5 resident/$20 non-resident, valid to 7am next day; free with the Recreational Areas Parking StickerStickerSalem Recreational Areas Parking Sticker ($25/yr resident, $150/yr non-resident) waives the daily fee
54-acre city-run park with lighthouse, camping, boat launch. Camping/RV sites booked separately via ReserveAmerica; this entry covers day parking only.
Common questions
Is Winter Island in Salem open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Winter Island, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($15/vehicle weekday, $25/vehicle weekend or holiday (day parking); overnight add-on $5 resident/$20 non-resident, valid to 7am next day; free with the Recreational Areas Parking Sticker). 54-acre city-run park with lighthouse, camping, boat launch. Camping/RV sites booked separately via ReserveAmerica; this entry covers day parking only.
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