Template:Watauga Area Bear Closure

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Special Notice

Watauga Lake Shelter is CLOSED DUE TO BEAR ACTIVITY. Please continue hiking through this area without stopping. No preparation or consumption of food or overnight stays allowed. This closure is effective until further notice. View here for updates.

A temporary campsite (no water) has been set up at coordinates N36.29847, W82.12701 (NB Mile 426.5) just outside the Pond Mountain Wilderness. Also nearby is Boots Off Hostel along Bear Branch Road on the south side of the closed section.

Furthermore, the National Forest Service lands are closed to most recreation between US321 (NB Mile 427) and Wilbur Dam Road (NB Mile 431.4). Individuals are only permitted to hike through this area. Please continue hiking through this area without stopping. No preparation or consumption of food or overnight stays allowed. This closure is effective for an unknown period.