Cape May Point State Park

About Cape May Point State Park

Cape May Point State Park is a state park in Cape May County, New Jersey, USA, and is home to the largest beach in the state. The park has a beach and beach for wheelchair users, which is open to the public, as well as a number of other amenities such as picnic areas, picnic tables, playgrounds, a picnic area and a water park.

Cape May Point State Park is located at the southern tip of New Jersey and is home to the state's largest beach and one of America's most popular beaches. It is an environmental center that houses the Cape May County Environmental Center, a state park and a water park.

Several paths lead visitors to observation platforms where wildlife can be observed. The tip of Cape Mai is a great place to watch the autumn bird migration and many bird species can be observed throughout the year in the nature reserve. Natural areas include the beach and beach areas, as well as the water park, home to many bird species, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and other wildlife.

Cape May Point is known as an important migratory route for many bird species, such as the Great Blue Egret, the Blue Jay and many other migratory birds.

Cape May is also the place where horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs, and many sea and coastal birds and songbirds migrate to the area in spring. Dragonflies and monarch butterflies also roam the area, taking short breaks to recharge their batteries before continuing their journey.

In addition to their protein-rich eggs, horseshoe crabs also lay their eggs on the beach, which then become bedridden in spring and autumn.

Surf fans are rewarded with a variety of fish species, such as striped bass, bluefish and whitefish.

Hundreds of hawks have been counted crossing the peninsula and many are being kept at the Cape May. Birdwatchers of all ages have the opportunity to observe these beautiful birds in flight, as well as birdwatchers from all over the United States and Canada.

The trail offers hikers from the west and east access to lighthouse and ponds, and the Red Trail is wheelchair accessible. The ponds have blind platforms at the water's edge to observe waders, ducks, swans and occasionally ospreys that use the freshwater ponds as food and habitat for their breeding.

The Yellow Trail is 1.5 miles long and offers hikers the opportunity to see various habitats, including wetlands, dunes and beaches.

The Blue Trail is 2 miles long and offers a long walk along the beach and dunes, and just like the Yellow Trail, this trail offers hikers a habitat where they can admire the flora and fauna that can be found here in the park. The yellow and blue paths allow hikers to observe birds and other animals by the water from the coast.

The first known lighthouse in Cape May was built in 1823, and the 157 foot long lighthouse is still a help with navigation. Those who have climbed the 199 steps to the top of the lighthouse will be rewarded with a spectacular view of New Jersey's most famous lighthouse, the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1847 a new lighthouse was built high on the rock, but due to the invading seas and poor construction, it was finally dismantled and rebuilt on higher rocks. The current lighthouse was built in 1859 and uses the original brick lighthouse of 18 47, and it is the oldest lighthouse in New Jersey.

The park was once a military base, including a bunker, and was built in 1942 as part of the Harbor Defense Project. At low tide you can still see the tower in front of this bunker and information about tours and operating hours is available on the phone numbers 609 - 884 - 5404.

Once surrounded by earth and covered in gravel, the bunker is 900 feet inland and looks down on the hill from the sea and from the air. It is a historic moment and reminds us of what lay ahead before we found a way to protect our country from enemy attack.

The Raptor Banding Project will conduct a Falcon Band demonstration at Cape May Point State Park on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The park is located at the southern end of the Garden State Parkway and various species of falcons can be seen in Cape May Point State Park before they are released to continue their migration into the Atlantic. Route 9 to County Route 626 (Seashore Road), cross the bridge and turn left at an intersection onto Lighthouse Avenue, then left onto L Lighthouse Avenue, right into the southern lane of Garden State Parkway and then right into the northern lane.