Title:

Campsite condition data for three drainages in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

Author(s):

Cole, David N.

Publication Year:

2012

How to Cite:

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Cole, David N. 2012. Campsite condition data for three drainages in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2012-0006

Abstract:

This data publication contains baseline campsite condition data and trend for campsites in the Bear Creek, Big Creek, and Sweeney Creek drainages in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Montana. These drainages represent varied use intensity. Big Creek was selected as a high-use drainage. Bear Creek was considered to be moderate-use drainage and Sweeney Creek was considered a low-use drainage. In each drainage, the most likely places for camping were searched and all campsites in these areas were located. Measurements include basic campsite information such as groundcover disturbance, impact to standing trees and roots, and size of disturbed area. If campsites had more than minimal disturbance, other measurements were taken such as vegetation type, vegetation coverage, soils, dominant species, landform, distance to trail, distance to water, number of fire rings, tree damage, campsite disturbance, and other standard campsite data.

Keywords:

campsite impact; recreation management; campsite; condition; Selway-Bitterroot 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• Cole, David N. Unpublished material.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 three drainages, Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Montana: 1977 to 2002. Available through full data publication download (\Reports\SBW3Drainages.pdf) .

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