Oasis Acres Alpaca
Highland Charter Twp, MI Β· about 19 mi from Detroit
At a glance
- Address
- 3131 S Duck Lake Rd, Highland Charter Twp, MI 48356
- Activities
- π Farm animals
- Website
- oasisacresalpaca.com
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Detroit, about 19 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook Β· Instagram
- County
- Oakland County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecastβ¦
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.8 mi
- Playground 1.8 mi
- Picnic area Lakeside Picnic Area 1.6 mi
- Gas station Kroger 2.3 mi
- EV charger 2.2 mi
- 54 places to eat within 5 mi Jimmy John's, Starbucks, Milford House Bar & Grill
Farmers markets nearby
- Milford Farmers' Market Milford Β· 2.2 mi
- Huron Valley Farmers' Market Highland Β· 3.1 mi
- Kensington Metropark's Farmers Market Milford Β· 5.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Bass Root Farm LLC 9 mi
- Wildwood Gardens 11.6 mi
- The Wegener Farm 12.2 mi
Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 47Β°F, lows around 30Β°F, about 2.6 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostMay 6
- π First fall frostOct 12
- βοΈ Frost-free season157 days
- π§ Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Milford Gm Proving Ground, MI station (6.3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: Oakland County
Oakland County had 541 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 134 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Oasis Acres Alpaca
Is Oasis Acres Alpaca open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Oasis Acres Alpaca?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Oasis Acres Alpaca?
The listing gives the address as 3131 S Duck Lake Rd, Highland Charter Twp, MI 48356. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Oasis Acres Alpaca?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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