Corson Inlet, Protected coastal inlet in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States.
Corson Inlet is a protected waterway in Cape May County, New Jersey that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the barrier islands. The landscape includes primary dunes, marine estuaries, and various sand formations spread across roughly 341 acres.
The inlet first appeared on maps around 1700 as Bottle Inlet and was later called Coston's Inlet before receiving its current name. These name changes reflect the evolving history of the region as it was mapped and settled over centuries.
The inlet landscape shaped American poet A.R. Ammons' creative work, inspiring him to write poetry about this coastal environment. Visitors can walk through the same natural scenes that captured the poet's imagination and understanding of the place.
The inlet offers year-round access via a boat ramp for various watercraft and recreational activities. Specific permits are necessary if you plan to fish or bring four-wheel drive vehicles.
The inlet serves as a protected nesting ground for endangered shorebirds such as piping plovers, least terns, and black skimmers. These bird species depend on the specific conditions here to successfully raise their young.
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