💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Bring your own food and drinks or eat before arriving. Food options at Castaway Island are very expensive, and visitors recommend packing meals if possible to save money.
  • 💡The Lazy River (lagoon) is the highlight attraction. However, watch small children carefully in the section near the entrance where water backwashes into a culvert—kids can get temporarily stuck there.
  • 🕐Arrive early on weekdays to avoid crowds. Weekends and nice weather days draw large crowds with potential wait times to enter the park.
  • 💡There is very limited shade throughout the park. Bring an umbrella, wear sunscreen, and plan for sun protection, especially on sunny days.
  • 💡The park has only one entrance/exit, so security is tight but means limited ways in and out. Plan your arrival accordingly and be aware entry/exit lines can form during peak times.

Hours

Monday10:30 AM–6 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM–6 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM–6 PM
Thursday10:30 AM–6 PM
Friday10:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday10:30 AM–6 PM
Sunday10:30 AM–6 PM

Castaway Island

★★★★☆ 4.6 (474 reviews)
📍 85 N Policy St, Salem, NH 03079
Tidal River
One of few tidal rivers ever created with waves every 10 seconds
Wave Pool
Yes
Lazy River
Yes (Tidal River)
Attractions
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Season
Reopening in 2026

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