Great Egg Harbor River NJ
Lat, Long: 39.3042, -74.6497
Designation:
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.
Weather:
Temperate, with a moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean.
Directions:
Estell Manor Park, where visitors can see the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River, is located 3.5 miles South of Mays Landing, New Jersey, off of Route 50. It is approximately 17 miles west of Atlantic City. There is a stamper for Passport Stamp Books at the Fox Nature Center, and a stamp can be obtained at the mailing address provided below.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
Route 50
Estell Manor, US, 08330
Phone: (215) 597-5823
Email: paul_kenney@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
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