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.
What you’ll hear
The Trailtold tour of Great Egg Harbor River covers 1 GPS-triggered place across NJ, including Great Egg Harbor River. Pocket your phone and each story plays on its own as you arrive.
- Great Egg Harbor River
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Download the app and let Great Egg Harbor River narrate itself as you walk — GPS-triggered audio, hands-free.
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