📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Temperate, with a moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA Weather Seven-Day Forecast for Mays Landing, New Jersey: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.4521478&lon=-74.7275318 Tide information for Mays Landing, Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey: https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/new-jersey/mays-landing-great-egg-harbor-river-nj/tides/
🚗 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.
Images
Great Egg Harbor River downstream from Mill Street (New Jersey Route 559) in Mays Landing, New Jersey
Credit: Tim Kiser
Gibson Creek
Credit: NPS Photo
Students learn about river resources on a floating classroom.
Credit: Akers
Haley's Comet over the Great Egg Harbor River
Credit: NPS Photo
The Great Egg Harbor River
Credit: Palmer
Tuckahoe Osprey
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Feb 6
Sunny
High: 37.4°F | Low: 16.9°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 05:25 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (82%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 20.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Feb 7
Light freezing rain
High: 26.2°F | Low: 8.9°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 27.5 mph
Rain Chance: 84%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 06:59 AM
Sunset: 05:26 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (73%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 10.5°F
Cloud Cover: 84%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Feb 8
Sunny
High: 22.6°F | Low: 6.4°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 22.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:58 AM
Sunset: 05:28 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (64%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 4.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (5)
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 1:34AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Feb 6, 2026 1:34am
Expires: Feb 6, 2026 6:00pm
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New
Jersey.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 1:34AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Feb 6, 2026 1:34am
Expires: Feb 6, 2026 6:00pm
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New
Jersey.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken.
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 10:37AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Feb 6, 2026 10:37am
Expires: Feb 6, 2026 11:00pm
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 15 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon
EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power
outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very
dangerous!
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 10:37AM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Feb 6, 2026 10:37am
Expires: Feb 6, 2026 11:00pm
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 15 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon
EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power
outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very
dangerous!
Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 1:34AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Feb 6, 2026 1:34am
Expires: Feb 6, 2026 6:00pm
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in
hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Route 50
Estell Manor, NJ 08330
🏤 Mailing Address:
Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River
c/o National Park Service Northeast Region Office
Philadelphia, PA 19107
✉️ Email: lambert_nicole@aclink.org