Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

Facility Rules and Policies

The refuge is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Pets must be on a short, hand-held leash within the Delaware Bay and Great Cedar Swamp Divisions. Pets are prohibited at the Two Mile Beach Unit.

Disturbing, injuring, destroying, collecting plants, wildlife, or other natural objects is prohibited.

Entering closed areas is prohibited.

In addition to state hunting laws and regulations (found in the annual NJ Hunting and Trapping Digest), specific federal regulations apply on the refuge. Please stop by the Refuge Headquarters/Visitor Contact Station for up-to date information/maps.

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