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Local favourite sanctuary · Broome, New York

Bear Swamp

Bear Swamp is a sanctuary in Broome, New York.

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Bear Swamp: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bear Swamp

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Bear Swamp — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.01202, -75.95964. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Bear Swamp yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Bear Swamp?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bear Swamp?

    Nearby: Ingraham Hill (viewpoint, 7 km), Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park (park, 9 km), Ross Park Zoo (sanctuary, 10 km), Ross Park Carousel (attraction, 10 km), C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel (attraction, 15 km), George W. Johnson Park Carousel (attraction, 17 km).