How likely am I to see a bear in the Smoky Mountains?
How likely am I to see a bear in the Smoky Mountains? Location of Bears in the Smokies With approximately 1,500 bears in the park, the population density is roughly two bears per square mile! This means that bear sightings in the park are not uncommon, especially during the early morning and late evening hours in spring and summer when they are the most active.
How likely is it to see a bear in Pigeon Forge?
Even if you don't see a bear on the trail, it's extremely likely that you will see one while you're driving around the area, especially if you take a drive along any of the motor nature trails or Newfound Gap Road. Cades Cove is one of the most popular spots to see black bears in the Smoky Mountains.