Great Egg Harbor River

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

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