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near Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN, has American Black Bears in open meadows visible from the road, USA
Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN, has American Black Bears in open meadows visible from the road, USA is one of the top spots to sight American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
April to October in Great Smoky Mountains; August and September when berry crops are ripe; Cades Cove meadows offer frequent roadside sightings.
SIGHTING TIP
Spring to autumn. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has the highest density of Black Bears in the eastern US; Cades Cove is reliable.
Coordinates
35.6000°N, 83.8000°W
HABITAT
Highly adaptable; uses forests, mountains, swamps, and suburban edges; requires mast crops (acorns, berries) for autumn hyperphagia
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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