Great Swamp Watershed, Morristown, NJ

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While out on the refuge, waterproof footgear or old sneakers are recommended during most seasons in the Wilderness Area. Mosquitoes, ticks, and deer flies may be numerous from May to September throughout the refuge, so insect repellent and protective clothing are advisable.

The best times for observing wildlife are early in the morning and late afternoon.

The most popular places to see birds and mammals are the drive on Pleasant Plains Road and the wildlife observation blinds at the Wildlife Observation Center. For viewing reptiles and amphibians, the boardwalks at the Wildlife Observation Center is the best area.

Pets are not allowed on the boardwalks at the Wildlife Observation Center and pets are not allowed on the hiking trails.

Directions:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Swamp/visit/directions.html

Visitor Center (where we'll meet).

Helen C Fenske Visitor Center

32 Pleasant Plains Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Directions

From Interstate 78 (westbound):

Take exit 40 and turn right on Hillcrest road (County Road 531).Go to stop sign (1 mile), cross Mountain Avenue, staying on Hillcrest Road (531).[Hillcrest Road becomes Mountain Avenue after passing over the Passaic River Bridge] Go straight through the traffic light at the intersection with County Road 512, and continue on Mountain Avenue. [Mountain Avenue is now also County Road 638] Go 1.3 miles to the top of the hill and cross over Long Hill Road onto Meyersville Road. Go down Meyersville Road 0.8 miles to circle, turn left onto New Vernon Road and follow Refuge directional signs.
From Interstate 78 (eastbound):
Turn left on Hillcrest Road and follow westbound directions.From interstate 287 (southbound and northbound):
Take Exit 30A (Basking Ridge/ North Maple Avenue) and bear right onto North Maple Avenue. FOR THE HELEN C. FENSKE VISITOR CENTER (open daily 10 am-4 pm; see Hours of Operation for details.)
Turn left onto Madisonville RoadTake second right onto the Refuge entrance road; the Visitor Center will be on your right.OR GREAT SWAMP NWR HEADQUARTERS
Follow North Maple Avenue about 2 miles (it becomes South Maple Avenue) and make a left onto Lord Stirling Road. Upon crossing the Passaic River, Lord Stirling Road becomes Whitebridge Road. Make your next left (approximately 1 mile) onto Pleasant Plains Road. The driveway to Headquarters will be on your right.