CerveloGirl, you know how to be bear aware. You should be safe to camp at Lake, it's a big campground, obviously it has a fair amount of human activity that keeps wildlife away. If it were not safe, the Forest Service would not allow tent camping.

My family and I have camped and hiked all through this area over many years and have never had any trouble. We've seen grizzlies, but exercised common sense and gotten the heck out of the area. Obey all posted signs and inquire at the ranger stations about current sightings. Believe me, no one wants any close encounters with a grizzly- but their very existence is what makes this area special. Don't be scared, be smart- which you seem to be. To my knowledge, there have never been any attacks on hiking groups of three or more in the Yellowstone area. And honestly, my kids always sounded like a pack of ten! You'll be traveling on very well-traveled trails- much more so than the Beaten Path as mentioned, above (and it's pretty well traveled for a backpacking trail, hence the name).

Go for it and have a great time!

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