Campsites at Appalachian Trail temporarily close due to aggressive bear behavior
Updated: 9:15 PM EDT May 13, 2023
Overnight camping on part of the Appalachian Trail has been temporarily closed due to aggressive bear behavior. The United States Forest Service in North Carolina said camping from Tanyard Gap to Deep Gap on the Appalachian Trail is affected. More news (Story continues after links) Loaded gun found in mailbox by mail carrier prompts warning, police sayUpstate man had child sex abuse material and blackmailed minors for money, investigators sayCows help police arrest suspect after traffic stop chase, police sayWhile backpackers are still permitted to hike through the area, all campsites and shelters are off-limits, including the area surrounding Rich Mountain Fire Tower. Please contact the Appalachian Ranger District at 828-689-9694 with any questions.
Overnight camping on part of the Appalachian Trail has been temporarily closed due to aggressive bear behavior.
The United States Forest Service in North Carolina said camping from Tanyard Gap to Deep Gap on the Appalachian Trail is affected.
More news (Story continues after links)
While backpackers are still permitted to hike through the area, all campsites and shelters are off-limits, including the area surrounding Rich Mountain Fire Tower.
Please contact the Appalachian Ranger District at 828-689-9694 with any questions.
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