Building a Better Campsite Along the Appalachian Trail

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Building a Better Campsite Along the Appalachian Trail Managing Outdoor Recreation: Case Studies in the National Parks, 2nd Edition

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Envisioned in 1920s by Benton MacKaye Completed in 1937 2,175 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine Crosses through 14 states Maintained through partnerships between public agencies and private organizations

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm

Problems Impacts to resources: Soil, vegetation Impacts to experience: Crowding, conflict, depreciative behavior Impacts to facilities/services: Campsites

Strategies and Practices Management strategies: Harden the resource, limit use, reduce impact of use Management practices: Facility development/site design/maintenance, rationing/allocation, rules/regulations, information/education

Facility Development/Site Design/Maintenance Annapolis Rocks once called “the worst campground along the AT” “Side-hill” campsite construction use to prevent spread of vegetation and soil disturbance Two self-composting toilets installed

Rationing /Allocation and Rules/Regulations Group size limits of ten people Total number of campers per night capped at 75 Alcohol and campfires prohibited

Information/Education Old camping area closed for rehabilitation was fenced and signs reminded visitors of closure New rules and regulations were posted by a map of the camping area at two kiosks Two ridge runners were hired to supervise the campsite and surrounding area during peak visitation season

Website Leave No Trace https://lnt.org/