Great Egg Harbor River New Jersey

Still river in the winter with leafless trees on either side

School group examines a fish held by the instructor.

Winding river surrounded by grasslands on a cloudy day.

Medium sized Osprey in a next along the 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.

Great Egg Harbor River downstream from Mill Street (New Jersey Route 559) in Mays Landing, New Jersey
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Students learn about river resources on a floating classroom.
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The Great Egg Harbor River
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Tuckahoe Osprey
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An osprey perches in its nest. Photo by Fred Akers / Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association.

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Learn what to do and where to go when you visit! Photo by Fred Akers / Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association.

Last updated: July 14, 2025

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