Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area

I couldn’t see animals, but really a good place in fall to walk around!

gorgeous area to go hiking in !!! make sure to bring bug spray and good boots :)

Elevated boardwalk (~ 1 mile) makes the Great Swamp accessible. During early spring (April), we saw 4 vultures feasting on something, a couple varieties of birds, tadpoles, but not much else (no turtles or frogs). Landscape is boggy & flat, forests of thin trees (soil too wet), and likely later in warmer months you'll need serious mosquito spray to be comfortable. There are purportedly hikes, but the volunteers staffing the tables didn't know about them. The trails are actually marked on the maps they ha d out.

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There are many Great Swamp in the area. This one is the best amongst all. It has proper parking and boardwalk in swamp. You can come with family and kids. The hike is almost on boardwalks and safe. There are various trails.

Place is very well known for Bird watchers and photographers. Many different kinds of birds are spotted. Recently, I have spotted Grey Heron, Bald Eagles, Hawk and Pileated Woodpecker. Also, have seen Rabit and Fox.

They have guidelines mentioned at this place. People wear masks and expect the same from others.

Great place for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. A lot of birds are around the visitor center parking lot.

Great place to view.nature. Walk on raised trails to viewing centers. Has a educational visitors center, restrooms, and off road parking. Volunteers are welcome. There is a staff.

Nice wildlife area. Easy hike. Very muddy today