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Richardson Grove State Park is in bear country. It is the visitor’s responsibility to properly store food and all scented items. 

Attention: Black bears are currently very active in Richardson Grove State Park.

Food Storage Information - IMPORTANT AND REQUIRED  

Please ensure you are always storing the following scented items in the provided bear proof locker or your enclosed vehicle at all times, unless actively cooking or eating: 

• Food 

• Food containers 

• Drinks (including beer, sodas, coffee, etc.) 

• All coolersand icechests(seebelow for information about bear-proof coolers) 

• Cooking implements or tools 

• Dirty dishes, utensils or drinkware 

• Scented personal hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, etc.) 

• Trash (NO hanging trash bags in campsite - use provided trash receptacles) 

Non-compliance may result in eviction from the park or other law enforcement action. 

Bear-Proof Cooler Owners  BEAR-PROOF COOLERS (Yeti, Pelican, Yukon etc.) MUST be secured with locks per manufacturer instructions in order to meet Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) standards. Failure to do so may result in a Food Storage Citation and up to a $1000 Fine Title XIV CCR 4323(b).  It is recommended that a cable lock is also used to attach the bear cooler to a non moveable item. Bears are known to take off with and/or toss coolers around to try to open them.  

What you know and do can prevent injury to bears and property—even to you, your family and friends! Once accustomed to sources of human food, bears will seek them out, creating conflicts with humans. The bear’s behavior cannot be easily corrected. For yours and the bears safety, the park has strict regulations in place. 

More information available in our Black Bear Brochure.