Bear activity in the GSMNP

As of 2/28/2011
CLOSED CAMPSITES DUE TO BEAR ACTIVITY:
BC Sites: # 24, #35, #68
USE CAUTION AT THESE CAMPSITES/ LOCATIONS DUE TO BEAR ACTIVITY:
BC Sites: BC #18, #21, #36, #37,#38, #61 and #85
Shelters: Cosby Knob, Mt. Collins, Double Spring Gap
Trails: Laurel Falls Trail, Clingmans Dome Tower Trail, Rainbow Falls Trail, Little River Trail.
BC Sites closed due to storm damage: #3, #11, #15
Closed Trails:
Due to recent storms, many trails in the Park may be difficult or
impossible to travel due to downed trees. The following trails are closed
due to this damage: Gunter Fork Trail, Beard Cane Trail entire trail,
including Campsites 3 & 11. Cooper Road Trail from junction at Beard Cane
to Cades Cove Loop Road. Hatcher Mountain Trail north of its intersection
with the Little Bottoms Trail. Rabbit Creek Trail from the junction with
the Hannah Mountain Trail east to the Abrams Falls Trailhead, including
Campsite 15. Wet Bottom Trail entire trail.

USE THE FOOD STORAGE CABLES PROVIDED AT ALL
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPSITES