Prescott National Forest Campground Closes Amid Rising Bear Encounters

Visitors planning to camp in the Prescott National Forest are being urged to take extra precautions after increased bear activity led to the temporary closure of Lower Wolf Creek Campground. Forest officials say bear activity has also been reported in the surrounding area, including Upper Wolf Creek Campground and Groom Creek Schoolhouse. Bear sightings have occurred at Lynx Campground in recent years, though no encounters have been reported there so far this year. Campers Urged to Secure Food a