Great Egg Harbor River
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows.
Photo: Tim Kiser / NPS
About Great Egg Harbor River
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as a National Park Service site in 1992, Great Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic River is one of nation's best birding spots. Local jurisdictions administer its lands. The 129-mile river system flows through Pinelands National Reserve.
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Driving times from Great Egg Harbor River, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Temperate, with a moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA Weather Seven-Day Forecast for Mays Landing, New Jersey: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.4521478&lon=-74.7275318 Tide information for Mays Landing, Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey: https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/new-jersey/mays-landing-great-egg-harbor-river-nj/tides/
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Great Egg Harbor River?
- Popular activities include Astronomy, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Great Egg Harbor River?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (1 h 14 min), Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (1 h 14 min), Independence National Historical Park (1 h 16 min), Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (1 h 17 min), New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (1 h 25 min), Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (1 h 39 min).