Lower Wolf Creek Campground Closed due to Bear Activity

Due to increased bear activity, the Prescott National Forest has temporarily closed Lower Wolf Creek Campground.  Visitors should be aware of bear activity throughout the area, including Upper Wolf Creek Campground and Groom Creek Schoolhouse.  In recent years, there have also been bear sightings at Lynx Campground, although there have not been any encounters yet this year.

Please be mindful of securing food when not being prepared or monitored.  Keep a clean campsite, day and night. Wash dishes ASAP, strain out food particles from dishwater and pack them with your garbage.  Do not burn food in campfires, as residue can attract wildlife.  Be careful about food residue on any clothes that will be in your tent!

Please also be mindful of strongly-scented items such as gum, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, baby wipes, and other items which may smell like food to a bear.  Treat these items as you would food and keep in your vehicle or other wildlife-proof container.

The Forest is currently working to install bearproof trash cans and dumpsters in areas with high bear activity.  Please ensure the lids are fully closed and secure.  For any trash that exceeds the capacity of the provided bins/dumpsters, we are asking visitors to please pack it out.

For information on other areas to camp, please visit www.recreation.gov.