How wilderness visitors choose entry points and campsites

Robert C. Lucas

doi:10.2737/INT-RP-428

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How wilderness visitors choose entry points and campsites

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert C. Lucas

Year:

1990

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-RP-428

Source:

Res. Pap. INT-428. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 12 p

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Abstract

The process of selecting trailheads and campsites is described for visitors to the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex in Montana. Factors influencing decisions by different types of visitors are analyzed. Implications, particularly for information and education programs, are presented.

Keywords

choice behavior, location choices, trailheads, Bob Marshall Wilderness

Citation

Lucas, Robert C. 1990. How wilderness visitors choose entry points and campsites. Res. Pap. INT-RP-428. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 12 p