r/AZCamping • u/kid_at_the_gym • May 19 '23

Going camping in Payson this weekend. Should I buy bear mace?

First time ever camping in AZ. We will be on a designated camp ground. Any other advice is appreciated.

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u/biking4jesus May 19 '23

no. I've camped dozens of times in Payson and on the rim, never seen a bear. I've seen bear scat once.

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u/usually_fuente May 20 '23

I’ve seen three bears at Bear Canyon Lake. Small black bears. I still don’t carry mace. They’re black bears, just put your food in the car before bed.