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Notable sanctuary · Clinton, New York

Bear Swamp

Bear Swamp is a sanctuary in Clinton, New York.

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Bear Swamp: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Bear Swamp — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.47644, -73.70514. 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: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bear Swamp?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bear Swamp?

    Nearby: Taylor Pond Wild Forest (sanctuary, 9 km), Silver Lake Mountain (lake, 15 km), Taylor Pond (lake, 15 km), Silver Lake (lake, 17 km), Silver Lake (lake, 18 km), Macomb Reservation State Park (park, 22 km).

    Is Bear Swamp worth visiting?

    Bear Swamp is listed as a notable sanctuary in New York on Spotwander.