State Park • Cape May County
Cape May Point
Cape May Point State Park
Quick Facts
About This Park
Cape May Point State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Cape May County. This state park offers visitors a diverse range of activities and natural experiences along the New Jersey Shore. Key features include historic lighthouse, historic village, fishing access, wildlife viewing. Visitors will find excellent recreational facilities, historic points of interest, nature viewing opportunities. The park is well-equipped with 6 visitor facilities including parking, restrooms, and information services.
Highlights:
- historic lighthouse
- historic village
- fishing access
- wildlife viewing
- picnic areas
- interpretive trails
Driving Times
Points of Interest
Facilities
- • Sunset Beach Parking(parking)
- • Main Parking Area(parking)
- • Park Entrance(entrance)
- • Restroom(restroom)
- • Park Office(office)
- • Park Entrance Parking(parking)
Recreation
- • Fishing
- • Fishing
- • Picnic Pavilion
- • Picnic Pavilion
- • Picnic Pavilion
Historic Sites
- • World War II Lookout Tower
- • SS Atlantus Wreck
- • Interpretive Center
- • World War II Bunker
- • Cape May Lighthouse
Nature & Wildlife
- • Viewing Platform
- • Viewing Platform
- • Viewing Area Platform
- • Viewing Area Platform
- • Viewing Platform
Seasonal Tips
Fall Tips
World-famous hawk migration peaks September-October.
- Hawk watch platform can be crowded on peak days
- Best viewing with northwest winds after cold fronts
Spring Tips
Shorebird migration and horseshoe crab spawning.
- Peak shorebird migration late April - early June
- Horseshoe crabs spawn on full/new moon high tides in May
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cape May Point State Park good for bird watching?
Cape May Point State Park is world-renowned for bird watching, especially during fall migration (September-November). The park's hawk watch platform records hundreds of thousands of raptors annually.
What is the WWII bunker at Cape May Point?
The concrete bunker visible on the beach is a WWII-era Battery 223 that was part of coastal defenses. It has gradually moved from its original position due to beach erosion and now sits in the surf line.
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