Form 7-2542 Campground Survey

OMB Control No. 1006-00xx
Expiration Date: xx/xx/xx

Campground Survey

Paperwork Reduction Act
The purpose of this survey is to provide information to the Bureau of Reclamation for evaluating and
improving the recreation services and programs that it provides to the public. Response to this survey
is voluntary. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply the information requested. The
reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 25 minutes, which includes the time for reviewing
instructions and completing and reviewing the form. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current valid Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct comments regarding the burden
estimate or any other aspect of these forms to the Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: Darrell Welch,
84-53000, PO Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225. Mr. Welch can also be contacted at 303-445-2711 or
via e-mail at dwelch@do.usbr.gov.

Privacy Act Statement
No Privacy Act Information is being collected; therefore, no direct link to the individual(s) filling out this
survey will be available. Information collected will be compiled to produce statistics.

U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation

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CAMPGROUND SURVEY
Section A
In this section we are interested in learning about your camping activities during the last
12 months and the factors that influence where you go camping.
1.

2.

3.

Including this trip, about how many camping trips did you personally take during the last
12 months? Please check (9 ) only one item.
___

1 trip

___

4 to 6 trips

___

2 trips

___

7 to 10 trips

___

3 trips

___

more than 10 trips

About how many total nights did you personally spend camping during the last
12 months? Please check (9 ) only one item.
___

1 to 2 nights

___ 11 to 20 nights

___

3 to 5 nights

___ 21 to 30 nights

___

6 to 10 nights

___

more than 30 nights

What recreational activities did you or other members of your camping party
participate in while camping during the last 12 months? Please check (9 ) all items that
apply.
___

Relaxing

___

___

Swimming

___ Water skiing

___

Walking / hiking

___

Boat fishing

___

Driving for pleasure

___

Bank fishing

___

Sunbathing

___

Softball / baseball / frisbee

___

Picnicking

___

Soccer / football

___

Observing / photographing wildlife or nature

___

Volleyball

___

Bicycling

___

Hunting

___

Horseback riding

___

Using playgrounds

___

Canoeing / kayaking

___

Houseboating

___

Jet skiing

___

Other activities (please list below):

___

Windsurfing / sailboarding

___

Motorboating
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4.

How important was each item, listed below, for you personally when deciding where to
camp during the last 12 months? Please circle the number that applies for each item.
Very
Somewhat
Important
Important
Campground facilities
1.

Controlled access to campground
(i.e., gatehouse with attendant)
2. Flush toilets
3. Hot showers
4. Dumping station
5. Beach
6. Boat ramp
7. Playground
8. Group shelter
9. Fish cleaning station
10. Accessible to persons with disabilities
11. Courtesy dock
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Self-guided interpretive programs
Naturalist-led hikes
Amphitheater programs
Firewood for sale in campground
Campsite reservation system
Ice for sale in campground
Security patrols

19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.

Waterfront campsites
Well-spaced campsites
Large, individual campsites
Shady campsites
Campsite privacy
Level site for tent or RV
Scenic water views from campsite
Tent pads at campsite
Sewer hookups at campsite
Electrical hookups at campsite
Potable water hookups for RV / trailer
Potable water at campsite
TV / cable hookups at campsite
Low or no campsite fee

33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.

Near my home
Near friends’ or relatives’ homes
Near places I want to visit
Located on my travel route
Away from populated area
Near good fishing
Close to lake

40.
41.
42.
43.
44.

Friendliness of staff
Staff response to problems
Knowledgeable staff
Cleanliness of facilities
Registration procedures

Neutral

Somewhat
Unimportant

Very
Unimportant

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4

5

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2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Campground services
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Campsite amenities
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4
4
4
4

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

1
2
1
2
Campground location
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Customer service
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2

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3

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4

5
5

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

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4
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4
4
4

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5
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3
3
3
3

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4
4
4
4

5
5
5
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5

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Section B
For agency use only
Name of campground where information is being collected: __________________________

1.

Is the campground where you received the questionnaire your primary lodging destination
on this trip? Please check (9 ) one.
_____ Yes _____ No
If YES, name the campground.

2.

____________________

What is the one-way travel distance from your home to the campground where you
received the questionnaire?
_____ miles (one way)

3.

On this trip, how many nights did you stay at the campground where you received this
questionnaire?
_____ nights

4.

5.

On the trip, with whom were you camping? Please check (9 ) only one item.
___

Alone

___

With members of your immediate family

___

With other relatives

___

With friends

___

With both friends and family

___

With members of an organized group (e.g., Scouts, Nature Group, Camping Clubs, etc.)

___

None of the above (specify): ____________________

What type of camping shelter did you and your camping party use at the campground
where you received the questionnaire? Please check (9 ) all that apply.
___

Tent

___

RV / motorhome

___

Pop-up trailer

___

Truck with camper shell

___

Truck camper (slide-in)

___

Van

___

Travel trailer

___

Other (please list): ____________________

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6.

7.

8.

What types of recreational equipment did your camping party take to the campground
where you received the questionnaire? Do not include standard camping equipment such
as stoves, lanterns, coolers, etc. Please check (9 ) all items that apply.
___

We did not have any recreational equipment

___

Jet ski

___

Boat with motor

___

Windsurfer / sailboard

___

Canoe / kayak

___

Bicycle

___

Rowboat

___

Fishing equipment

___

Sailboat

___

Other (please list):

___________________

What recreational activities did you or other members of your camping party
participate in while staying at the campground where you received the questionnaire?
Please check (9 ) all items that apply.
___

Relaxing

___

Motorboating

___

Swimming

___

Sailing

___

Walking / hiking

___

Water skiing

___

Driving for pleasure

___

Boat fishing

___

Sunbathing

___

Bank fishing

___

Picnicking

___

Softball / baseball / frisbee

___

Observing / photographing wildlife or nature

___

Soccer / football

___

Bicycling

___

Volleyball

___

Horseback riding

___

Using playgrounds

___

Canoeing / kayaking

___

Houseboating

___

Jet skiing

___

Other activities (please list below):

___

Windsurfing / sailboarding

Overall, how would you personally rate the quality of the facilities at the campground
where you received the questionnaire? Please check [9 ] only one item.
___ Poor
___ Below average
___ Average
___ Above average
___ Excellent

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9.

How would you personally rate the quality of each item, listed below, for the campground
where you received the questionnaire? Please circle one number for each factor.

Item

Excellent

Above
average

Average

Below
average

Poor

Not available
or cannot
judge

Campground facilities
1.

Controlled access to campground
(i.e., gatehouse with attendant)

1

2

3

4

5

6

2.

Flush toilets

1

2

3

4

5

6

3.

Hot showers

1

2

3

4

5

6

4.

Dumping station

1

2

3

4

5

6

5.

Beach

1

2

3

4

5

6

6.

Boat ramp

1

2

3

4

5

6

7.

Playground

1

2

3

4

5

6

8.

Group shelter

1

2

3

4

5

6

9.

Fish cleaning station

1

2

3

4

5

6

10. Universal accessibility

1

2

3

4

5

6

11. Courtesy dock

1

2

3

4

5

6

Campground services and amenities
12. Amphitheater programs

1

2

3

4

5

6

13. Campsite reservation system

1

2

3

4

5

6

14. Security patrols

1

2

3

4

5

6

15. Waterfront campsites

1

2

3

4

5

6

16. Well-spaced campsites

1

2

3

4

5

6

17. Large, individual campsites

1

2

3

4

5

6

18. Shady campsites

1

2

3

4

5

6

19. Campsite privacy

1

2

3

4

5

6

20. Level site for tent or RV

1

2

3

4

5

6

21. Scenic water views from campsite

1

2

3

4

5

6

22. Tent pads available at campsite

1

2

3

4

5

6

23. Sewer hookups at campsite

1

2

3

4

5

6

24. Electrical hookups at campsite

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

25. Potable water at campsite
26. Potable water hookups for RV /
trailer

Customer service
27. Friendliness of staff

1

2

3

4

5

6

28. Staff response to problems

1

2

3

4

5

6

29. Knowledgeable staff

1

2

3

4

5

6

30. Cleanliness of facilities

1

2

3

4

5

6

31. Registration procedures

1

2

3

4

5

6

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10.

11.

How important was each reason, listed below, for you personally when planning your visit
to the campground where you received the questionnaire? Please circle one number for
each reason.
Very
Important

Somewhat
Important

Neutral

Somewhat
Unimportant

Very
Unimportant

1.

Relaxing near the water

1

2

3

4

5

2.

Spending time on a boat

1

2

3

4

5

3.

Opportunity to fish

1

2

3

4

5

4.

Being together with family and friends

1

2

3

4

5

5.

Being physically active

1

2

3

4

5

6.

Staying close to home

1

2

3

4

5

7.

Being out-of-doors

1

2

3

4

5

8.

Returning to my favorite campground

1

2

3

4

5

9.

Change in daily routine

1

2

3

4

5

Which of the following statements best describes how well you personally like the
campground where you received the questionnaire? Please check (9 ) only one item.
_____ I would not camp elsewhere in this region.
_____ I would camp elsewhere, but I prefer camping here.
_____ It makes no difference to me whether I use this camping area or another area.
_____ I would camp here again, but I would prefer to camp elsewhere.
_____ I would not camp here again.

Section C
In this section we are interested in your attitudes about paying fees at campgrounds.
1.

How important is cost to you personally when you choose a recreation sites? Please circle
the one number that applies.
Very
Important

Somewhat
Important

Neutral

Somewhat
Unimportant

Very
Unimportant

1

2

3

4

5

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2.

We are interested in your personal views on camping fees. Please circle the number that
best describes how much you personally agree or disagree with each statement. Circle one
number for each statement.
Strongly
agree

Slightly
agree

Neutral

Slightly
disagree

Strongly
disagree

1.

I should not pay a fee to camp in
a campground.

1

2

3

4

5

2.

I am willing to pay a campsite
fee

1

2

3

4

5

3.

Day visitors who visit registered
guests at a campsite should be
charged a fee.

1

2

3

4

5

The fee I paid for the campsite
where I received this questionnaire
was about right.

1

2

3

4

5

I should pay a campsite fee that
covers operation and maintenance
costs.

1

2

3

4

5

6.

I support fees if they are used to
maintain my favorite campground.

1

2

3

4

5

7.

I expect to pay higher fees when
using renovated campgrounds.

1

2

3

4

5

8.

I expect to pay higher fees when
using campsites near the water.

1

2

3

4

5

9.

Elderly visitors should receive
discounts when camping.

1

2

3

4

5

10. Higher fees on weekends and
holidays would encourage me to
camp more often during the week.

1

2

3

4

5

11. I would support higher fees for
increased services and more
campground amenities.

1

2

3

4

5

4.

5.

Section D
Note: The background information being collected below is needed to provide a profile of our
study population to make sure it is representative of all the visitors to our recreation area. None
of the information in this or other sections will be associated with any names or addresses.
1.

Are you from in-state, out-of-state or another country? Please check (9 ) only one
location.
_____In-State

_____Out-of-State

_____Another County

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Note: The two questions below are designed to describe your ethnicity and race. Regardless of
your answer to Q. 1, go to Q. 2.
2.

Are you Hispanic or Latino (i.e., a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or
Central American, or other Spanish culture, regardless of race)?
_____ Yes

3.

_____ No

Please select one or more racial categories with which you most closely identify. Please
check (9 ) all that apply.
_____ American Indian or Alaska Native
_____ Asian
_____ Black or African American
_____ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
_____ White

— Thank you for your cooperation —

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