Great Egg Harbor River

The River gradually widens as it picks up the waters of 17 tributaries on its way to Great Egg Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Established by Congress in 1992, nearly all of this 129-mile river system rests within the Pinelands National Reserve. This National Park Service unit is unusual in that local jurisdictions continue to administer the lands.

Great Egg Harbor River

Great Egg Harbor River downstream from Mill Street (New Jersey Route 559) in Mays Landing, New Jersey

Still river in the winter with leafless trees on either side

Gibson Creek

Gibson Creek

Sun setting over the river.

Floating Classrooms

Students learn about river resources on a floating classroom.

School group examines a fish held by the instructor.

Haley's Comet over the Great Egg Harbor River

Haley's Comet over the Great Egg Harbor River

Bright white comet in the early night sky reflects over the river.

Great Egg Harbor River

The Great Egg Harbor River

Winding river surrounded by grasslands on a cloudy day.

Tuckahoe Osprey

Tuckahoe Osprey

Medium sized Osprey in a next along the river