In Yosemite Valley, bears continue to be active throughout campgrounds and picnic areas. In Tuolumne a bear obtained food after a bear locker was left open. When camping in Yosemite, always keep food within arm’s reach and be sure to securely latch your locker whenever you leave the campsite.
If you see a bear during your visit please report it to the Save-A-Bear Hotline at 209-372-0322.
Place | # of Incidents | Damage |
Parking Lots | 1 | $5 |
Campgrounds | 76 | $1,869 |
Other Areas | 25 | $543 |
Residential | 8 | $863 |
Wilderness | 33 | $2,266 |
Total | 143 | $5,546 |
Red Bear, Dead Bear: Twenty-two bears have been hit by vehicles this year. Two bears were hit within the past few weeks. Please protect wildlife by obeying speed limits and paying attention while driving.
Interesting Bear Fact: White colored black bears (spirit bears) are 30% more efficient at capturing salmon during the daytime compared to black bears. At night they have a similar rate of success.