Go See It
Oswald’s Bear Ranch: Go See It
A walk-through bear park near Newberry where a retired firefighter has hand-raised 48 of the 50 bears himself.
The facts
- Drive
- 1 hr 53 min from Marquette
- Cost
- $30 per vehicle, $15 for a lone visitor…
- Season
- Open the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the…
- Hours
- 9:30 a.m
More detail
- From Marquette
- 103 mi via M-28 E
- Cost
- $30 per vehicle, $15 for a lone visitor, $10 per person for vans of 6 or more.
- Season
- Open the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the first Sunday in October.
- Hours
- To 5:00 p.m. daily; 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. after Labor Day. Entrance gate closes a half hour before closing.
- From the Bridge
- 1 hr 20 min (75.2 mi) via US-2 W
Before you go
- Cash and card both accepted at the gate.
- Bears are in large fenced habitats, not cages; stay on the walkway.
- Bring bug spray in summer.
- Tour buses and large groups should call ahead.
Sources
- Oswald's Bear Ranch - Our Location Read September 27, 2026
- Google Maps - Marquette to Oswald's Bear Ranch Read September 27, 2026
- Google Maps - Mackinac Bridge to Oswald's Bear Ranch Read September 27, 2026
Verified September 27, 2026