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The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness now contains a total of 3,660 acres and is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of New Jersey. Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness, this process began in 1968 when 3,750 acres were designated by Public Law 90-532. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. This System of wild lands contributes significantly to the ecological, economic, and social health of our country. Wilderness provides clean air and water, a shelter for endangered species, sacred places for indigenous peoples, a living laboratory for research, and a classroom for exploring personal values while experiencing risk, reward, and self-reliance. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities like hiking, backpacking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, horse packing, bird watching, stargazing, and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.
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