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.
Great Egg Harbor River
Great Egg Harbor River downstream from Mill Street (New Jersey Route 559) in Mays Landing, New Jersey
Gibson Creek
Gibson Creek
Floating Classrooms
Students learn about river resources on a floating classroom.
Haley's Comet over the Great Egg Harbor River
Haley's Comet over the Great Egg Harbor River
Great Egg Harbor River
The Great Egg Harbor River
Tuckahoe Osprey
Tuckahoe Osprey