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Local favourite sanctuary · Barnes, North Dakota

Big Swamp

Big Swamp is a sanctuary in Barnes, North Dakota.

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Big 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 Big 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 Big Swamp — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.87914, -98.08778. 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 Big Swamp yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Big Swamp?

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

    What are the places to visit near Big Swamp?

    Nearby: Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 7 km), Pioneer Park (park, 10 km), City Park (park, 10 km), Baldhill Dam (lake, 22 km), Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 23 km), Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 29 km).