A working town pier on Ring's Island with a small-boat ramp, dinghy docks, and mooring access to the Merrimack River. It's built for boaters, not shore anglers; the Harbor Commission actively discourages fishing here because of conflicts with boat traffic.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Launch type
A ramp for small boats, dinghy docks, and docking facilities for recreational and commercial vessels; the Harbor Commission issues Waterways Permits for moorings in Salisbury waters (492 issued in 2013).
Entry fee
Free to use the ramp and pier area; separate Waterways Permits are required for moorings/docking (492 permits issued in 2013).
Accessibility
Partial. The mobility-impaired accessibility rating is 'yes' overall, but the town's 2018 self-assessment still called for ADA van parking spaces, a shallower ramp slope down to the dock, and a non-slip ramp surface.
Managed by
Salisbury Harbor Commission
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Can I fish from the Town Pier?
The Harbor Commission asks people not to; boat traffic, sightseers, and nearby residents make the pier a poor fit for shore fishing, unlike the walk-in fishing access at Salisbury Beach State Reservation.
Small boats off the town ramp, plus dinghies at the dock; the Harbor Commission is also working on improving canoe and kayak access nearby at a leased MBTA riverfront lot off Friedenfels St.
What kind of launch is Salisbury Town Pier?
A ramp for small boats, dinghy docks, and docking facilities for recreational and commercial vessels; the Harbor Commission issues Waterways Permits for moorings in Salisbury waters (492 issued in 2013).
Where do I park at Salisbury Town Pier?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Salisbury Town Pier?
Yes, Free to use the ramp and pier area; separate Waterways Permits are required for moorings/docking (492 permits issued in 2013).
Is Salisbury Town Pier wheelchair accessible?
Partial. The mobility-impaired accessibility rating is 'yes' overall, but the town's 2018 self-assessment still called for ADA van parking spaces, a shallower ramp slope down to the dock, and a non-slip ramp surface.
What rules should I know at Salisbury Town Pier?
The Harbor Commission does not support fishing from the Town Pier because of conflicts with boaters, sightseers, and nearby residents.
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