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Publication Details

Title:
Baseline campsite data for sites near lakes in the Spanish Peaks portion of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness
Author(s):
Cole, David N.
Publication Year:
2012
How to Cite:
These data were collected using funding from the U.S. Government and can be used without additional permissions or fees. If you use these data in a publication, presentation, or other research product please use the following citation:
Cole, David N. 2012. Baseline campsite data for sites near lakes in the Spanish Peaks portion of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2012-0002
Abstract:
This data publication contains the numbers and condition of campsites around lakes in the Spanish Peaks portion of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in Montana. Measurements were taken in 1972, 1988, and again in 2004. Measurements include data such as campsite condition, vegetation type, distance to water, distance to trails, distance to nearest campsite, facility information, vegetation, soils, tree damage rating, max party size, type of use, etc.

Keywords:
campsite; condition; biota; environment; Environment and People; Impact of people on environment; Recreation; Inventory, Monitoring, & Analysis; Monitoring; Spanish Peaks; Lee Metcalf Wilderness; Montana
Related publications:
  • Cole, David N. 1993. Campsites in three western wildernesses: proliferation and changes in condition over 12 to 16 years. Res. Pap. INT-463. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 15 p. //research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/23887
  • Cole, David N. Unpublished material. Changing Campsite Conditions in the Spanish Peaks, 1972-2004. Available through data publication download (/Reports/1972-2004Report.pdf). .
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