There is always bear activity there. In 2016 the "Adult" bear population was greater than 1,500 bears. The Cherokee National forrest is just over 655,598 acres (1024 square miles). That means in 2016 there was 1 adult bear for every 20-21 square acres (0.68 square miles). Since 2016 the bear population has grown and now it is estimated that there is an adult bear for every 18-20 square acres of forrest. And if the bears are not hibernating then they are active.
Earlier, but I have not heard anything recent.
I haven't seen any, but it is the time frame for them being active
I was there 2 weeks ago, I did not see any, but yes they're active.
There is always bear in that area just be smart and you should be safe
I saw one in May. So there is at least some activity.
Just a couple have been spotted
Last time we camped there is early fall of last year and we saw two. One went right threw our camp site. But they seem to leave you alone for most part.
Not last time when we had a bbq
Always a chance for bear activity
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