New Jersey is full of natural wonders and you can find hidden gems just about everywhere you look. One of our favorite underrated destinations in New Jersey is way down south in Salem County. Supawna Meadows is a National Wildlife Refuge where you’ll find history, wildlife, and plenty of peace and quiet.
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established in the 1970s and has remained one of the top destinations for birders here in the Garden State.
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The 3.7-mile Grassland Trail takes hikers through a flat and quiet marshland with plenty of viewpoints for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
AllTrails / Richard Haas Pea Patch Island, which sits in the Delaware Bay just off the coast of the wildlife refuge, has a rookery that’s home to tens of thousands of birds. It’s the largest home to colonial wading birds on the coast north of Florida! Lots of migratory birds nest here in the summer and large birds like osprey, bald eagles, and owls call Supawna Meadows home, too.
Along the way, you’ll encounter an abandoned barn and an eerie cemetery.
AllTrails / Andrea Hallowell Miller The tragic story of this family graveyard makes it a somber place to reflect on the struggles of families who suffered from diseases before modern medicine was able to save their lives.
The easy-to-spot Finns Point Rear Range Light is another hallmark of Supawna Meadows. The lighthouse was built in 1876 and served to guide ships along the dangerous Delaware Bay coast.
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If you’re looking for a peaceful and quiet spot to walk around, here you can enjoy the fresh air, historic landmarks, and plenty of beautiful shorebirds.
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If you’d like to visit Supawna Meadows, the National Wildlife Refuge‘s website will help you plan your trip!
AllTrails / Jamie Watts
AllTrails / Richard Haas
Pea Patch Island, which sits in the Delaware Bay just off the coast of the wildlife refuge, has a rookery that’s home to tens of thousands of birds. It’s the largest home to colonial wading birds on the coast north of Florida! Lots of migratory birds nest here in the summer and large birds like osprey, bald eagles, and owls call Supawna Meadows home, too.
AllTrails / Andrea Hallowell Miller
The tragic story of this family graveyard makes it a somber place to reflect on the struggles of families who suffered from diseases before modern medicine was able to save their lives.
Wikimedia Commons / Smallbones
Love quiet hikes in New Jersey? Read 7 Cool And Calming Hikes To Take In New Jersey and get out to see the Garden State!
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Address: Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 197 Lighthouse Rd, Pennsville, NJ 08070, USA
