Great Piece Meadows Preserve

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Fairfield, NJ 07004

Great Piece Meadows Preserve is a vast expanse of open meadow wetland located in Fairfield Township, Essex County, and Montville and Lincoln Park, Morris County, New Jersey. This natural heritage priority site is known for its diverse ecosystem, including rookeries of great blue heron, rare plant species, and habitat for various wildlife such as salamanders, turtles, mink, and muskrat.

Managed by Wildlife Preserves Inc. in collaboration with the New Jersey Green Acres Program, Great Piece Meadows Preserve offers public access for hiking and fishing, while also serving as flood storage and wildlife habitat. With its untouched regions and resilient ecosystem, this preserve provides a serene outdoor adventure for boaters, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

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2.52 reviews
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Dave B.
1/24/2018

I have been studying and photographing wildlife at Great Piece Meadows for nearly 10 years now. This semi-wild area is admittedly, a bit rugged and not for the faintest of heart. My typical...

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Liz T.
2/3/2013

Great Piece Meadows is a 1000+ acres of more or less untouched wetlands, primarily in Fairfield, NJ. So. . .its a swamp. If you don't go early in the spring or late in the fall, you will be...

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