A sunset from atop Gull Pond Tower on the Wildlife Drive

Return to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Auto tour

At Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

An 8 mile self-guided tour of saltwater marsh, freshwater habitat, and upland forest. This area is known internationally as a birding “hotspot”. Observation towers are located at Gull Pond and Turtle Cove.

We also offer a virtual, interactive Story Map of the Wildlife Drive auto tour that can be viewed from your desktop, tablet, or mobile device at the following link: Story Map

Other maps of the Wildlife Drive are located at the links below:

Edwin B. Forsythe NWR Headquarters Map

Edwin B. Forsythe NWR: Wildlife Drive Self-Guided Tour

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars

Wildlife watching

Birding

In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.

Hiking

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

800 Great Creek Road
Oceanville, NJ 08231-0072

(609) 652-1665

P.O. Box 72
Oceanville, NJ 08231-0072

Forsythe@fws.gov

Injured Wildlife

Our staff does not rehabilitate wildlife. Contact a local rehabilitation facility provided by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Marine Mammal or Sea Turtle Strandings

Contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) based in Brigantine, New Jersey: 866-755-6622 (24-hour Hotline).

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Report deer displaying symptoms to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Fish and Wildlife Health and Forensics at 908-735-6398 or the Southern Region Law Enforcement Office at 856-629-0555.