South Cape May Meadows
692 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, NJ 08204
About the Business
South Cape May Meadows, located at 692 Sunset Boulevard in Cape May, New Jersey, is a park and tourist attraction that is a globally renowned birders paradise. The 200-acre preserve is situated at a critical point on the Atlantic Flyway, making it a haven for native and migratory birds year-round. The site features flat, walkable trails that wind through lush meadows, dunes, fields, and freshwater wetlands, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors can enjoy a variety of plant species, including native rose mallow, cattails, wildflowers, and shore plants like seaside goldenrod and beach heather. The preserve is also home to imperiled shorebirds, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, river otters, muskrats, deer, foxes, and monarch butterflies.
Enhancements at the preserve include a welcome shed, rain garden, purple martin houses, wildlife viewing platform, osprey platform with streaming camera, benches, interpretive signs, and an 80-foot bird blind. The one-mile trail loops from the entrance through the wetland to the beachfront and back, with a State Park Connection Trail linking to Cape May Point State Park. The Nature Conservancy owns and manages the preserve, which was restored to natural harmony in 2007 after years of degradation due to erosion and invasive species.
Please note that starting March 3, 2024, portions of the parking lot and Main Trail may be closed for construction as The Nature Conservancy adds an accessible Boardwalk Trail to the preserve. For more information about the project, contact newjersey@tnc.org or call 609-861-0600. Visit South Cape May Meadows to experience the beauty of nature and support conservation efforts in New Jersey.
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Hours open
Monday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Reviews
"Small, short paths- quiet place to walk or run around. The number of birds were limited. I’d recommend adding some more. Ya know, get some diversity in there. A snack stand would be nice. I think this crowd would be into avocado toast or a caramel pumpkin oat latte. But then I’d also worry about the environmental impact by such amenities. Regardless of all that- it’s a fun place. I went on a holiday some I’m not clear if you have to pay to get in? I also entered from the beach side so maybe I snuck in illegally. If that’s the case, please let me know and I’ll Venmo you some money."
"Went here tonight to take my dogs for a walk very nice place quiet had a lot of fun a couple different trails places to sit and eat"
"Lively little stroll around a wildlife area. Lots of poison ivy along trail...but nice sanctuary for wildlife. Saw many birds, turtles, flowers."
"My favorite spot for birding in Cape May. Beautiful ecosystems, well-maintained trails, and the opportunity to see all kinds of wildlife and plants. There’s a connector trail to the state park, or you can do the loop trail around the wetlands. At the front there’s nice interpretive signage, and often a whiteboard with yesterdays bird sightings posted (sourced from e-bird). We’ve taken our young child there and had a great time exploring, and gone our own to take our time and see some incredible migratory birds."
"A peaceful place to explore in all seasons! I was here for the first time late winter. We then came in late spring, then in summer. Each time we saw different flora and fauna. It was truly amazing how different it would look each time. We are looking forward to see what the fall will bring."
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