Bears force camping closures in the Sawtooth National Forest

KETCHUM, Idaho (CBS2) — Several incidents with bears are forcing the closure of "dispersed camping sites" along North Fork Road in the Sawtooth Recreation Area.

In a news release, forest officials wrote that bears have superior and are drawn to these types of camping sites.

"These closures aim to protect the public because food storage and garbage collection is more difficult to manage in dispersed camping sites. Trailheads and developed campgrounds in the area are still open," officials wrote.

Forest officials wrote that they are working with Idaho Fish & Game to investigate the increase in activity.

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