DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Preference Survey

DuPont State Recreational Forest is undertaking a site planning effort, and as part of that process, we would like to hear from our visitors about what they like about the forest and what they feel is lacking. Please take a few moments to fill out this brief survey and help us understand what facilities you enjoy and what you think would enhance your experience. We appreciate your time and thoughtful response!

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* 1. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

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* 2. What is your age?

0-17

18-24

25-44

45-64

65 & over

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* 3. What is your race? (mark one)

White / Caucasian

Hispanic or Latino

Black or African American

Native American or American Indian

Asian / Pacific Islander

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Where are you from?

City:

State:

Zip Code:

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* 5. What is your primary reason for visiting DuPont State Recreational Forest? (choose one)

Special Event

Education Program

Day hike

Mountain Biking

Horseback riding

Enjoy scenery / waterfalls

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How many times have you visited Dupont State Recreational Forest in the last 12 months?

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* 7. Have you used the current version of the DuPont Forest Trails Map?

Yes

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* 8. If so, did you find it easy to use?

Yes, it is very easy to use

I think it is a bit confusing

I can’t understand the map at all

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* 9. What type of trails do you prefer to use?

Natural Surface Hiking Trails (no bikes, no horses)

Natural Surface multi-use trails (all types of uses)

Accessible paved walking trails (no bikes, no horses)

Paved multi-use trails (biking, jogging, walking, no horses)

Natural surface trails designated for just horses or just bikes

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* 10. How would you prefer trails to be marked in the field?

Signs

Trail Blazes

Signs and blazing in between signs

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which statement best summarizes your experience on trails in public lands?

Shared trails for all users (horses, bikes, hikers) do not work.

Designated trails are best for everyone.

A mix of shared trails and designated trails works well.

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* 12. Have you observed any negative interaction between user/visitor groups?

Yes

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* 13. If yes, what have you observed and/or perceive to be the reason? Please write response in the space below:

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* 14. When recreating at sites other than DuPont State Recreational Forest, do you or a family member participate in camping?

Yes

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* 15. What is your preferred type of camping? (Pick only three 3 and rank most favorite, second favorite and third favorite)

	Most Favorite	Second Favorite	Third Favorite
Primitive campsite (hike in and out – no facilities)	Primitive campsite (hike in and out – no facilities) Most Favorite	Primitive campsite (hike in and out – no facilities) Second Favorite	Primitive campsite (hike in and out – no facilities) Third Favorite
Standard drive-up tent site (parking pad, grill / fire ring, access to shower house, bathrooms)	Standard drive-up tent site (parking pad, grill / fire ring, access to shower house, bathrooms) Most Favorite	Standard drive-up tent site (parking pad, grill / fire ring, access to shower house, bathrooms) Second Favorite	Standard drive-up tent site (parking pad, grill / fire ring, access to shower house, bathrooms) Third Favorite
Platform camping (constructed platform)	Platform camping (constructed platform) Most Favorite	Platform camping (constructed platform) Second Favorite	Platform camping (constructed platform) Third Favorite
Group camping	Group camping Most Favorite	Group camping Second Favorite	Group camping Third Favorite
Cabin Site – regular (electricity, no plumbing)	Cabin Site – regular (electricity, no plumbing) Most Favorite	Cabin Site – regular (electricity, no plumbing) Second Favorite	Cabin Site – regular (electricity, no plumbing) Third Favorite
Cabin site (premium) (full service)	Cabin site (premium) (full service) Most Favorite	Cabin site (premium) (full service) Second Favorite	Cabin site (premium) (full service) Third Favorite
Trailer / RV camp site (larger site, level, full facilities)	Trailer / RV camp site (larger site, level, full facilities) Most Favorite	Trailer / RV camp site (larger site, level, full facilities) Second Favorite	Trailer / RV camp site (larger site, level, full facilities) Third Favorite
Horse Camp (includes facilities to enclose or tether horses)	Horse Camp (includes facilities to enclose or tether horses) Most Favorite	Horse Camp (includes facilities to enclose or tether horses) Second Favorite	Horse Camp (includes facilities to enclose or tether horses) Third Favorite
Kayak, Canoe campsite (accessible by boat)	Kayak, Canoe campsite (accessible by boat) Most Favorite	Kayak, Canoe campsite (accessible by boat) Second Favorite	Kayak, Canoe campsite (accessible by boat) Third Favorite
None – I do not camp.	None – I do not camp. Most Favorite	None – I do not camp. Second Favorite	None – I do not camp. Third Favorite

Group Camping how many?

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* 16. Pick the top 5 recreational features you would like to see introduced or expanded in DuPont State Recreational Forest. (Please select only 5, in order 1-5, 1 being the feature you would like to see the most.)

	#1 Feature	#2 Feature	#3 Feature	#4 Feature	#5 Feature
Amphitheater	Amphitheater #1 Feature	Amphitheater #2 Feature	Amphitheater #3 Feature	Amphitheater #4 Feature	Amphitheater #5 Feature
Biking	Biking #1 Feature	Biking #2 Feature	Biking #3 Feature	Biking #4 Feature	Biking #5 Feature
Bird Watching	Bird Watching #1 Feature	Bird Watching #2 Feature	Bird Watching #3 Feature	Bird Watching #4 Feature	Bird Watching #5 Feature
Camping	Camping #1 Feature	Camping #2 Feature	Camping #3 Feature	Camping #4 Feature	Camping #5 Feature
Cultural interpretation	Cultural interpretation #1 Feature	Cultural interpretation #2 Feature	Cultural interpretation #3 Feature	Cultural interpretation #4 Feature	Cultural interpretation #5 Feature
Educational programs	Educational programs #1 Feature	Educational programs #2 Feature	Educational programs #3 Feature	Educational programs #4 Feature	Educational programs #5 Feature
Fishing pier	Fishing pier #1 Feature	Fishing pier #2 Feature	Fishing pier #3 Feature	Fishing pier #4 Feature	Fishing pier #5 Feature
Non-motorized boating	Non-motorized boating #1 Feature	Non-motorized boating #2 Feature	Non-motorized boating #3 Feature	Non-motorized boating #4 Feature	Non-motorized boating #5 Feature
Mountain biking	Mountain biking #1 Feature	Mountain biking #2 Feature	Mountain biking #3 Feature	Mountain biking #4 Feature	Mountain biking #5 Feature
Fishing	Fishing #1 Feature	Fishing #2 Feature	Fishing #3 Feature	Fishing #4 Feature	Fishing #5 Feature
Open space / event space	Open space / event space #1 Feature	Open space / event space #2 Feature	Open space / event space #3 Feature	Open space / event space #4 Feature	Open space / event space #5 Feature
Shelters for gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, gatherings	Shelters for gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, gatherings #1 Feature	Shelters for gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, gatherings #2 Feature	Shelters for gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, gatherings #3 Feature	Shelters for gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, gatherings #4 Feature	Shelters for gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, gatherings #5 Feature
Picnic shelters large __ or small ____	Picnic shelters large __ or small ____ #1 Feature	Picnic shelters large __ or small ____ #2 Feature	Picnic shelters large __ or small ____ #3 Feature	Picnic shelters large __ or small ____ #4 Feature	Picnic shelters large __ or small ____ #5 Feature
Picnic areas	Picnic areas #1 Feature	Picnic areas #2 Feature	Picnic areas #3 Feature	Picnic areas #4 Feature	Picnic areas #5 Feature
Public boat ramp	Public boat ramp #1 Feature	Public boat ramp #2 Feature	Public boat ramp #3 Feature	Public boat ramp #4 Feature	Public boat ramp #5 Feature
Swimming	Swimming #1 Feature	Swimming #2 Feature	Swimming #3 Feature	Swimming #4 Feature	Swimming #5 Feature
Horse trails	Horse trails #1 Feature	Horse trails #2 Feature	Horse trails #3 Feature	Horse trails #4 Feature	Horse trails #5 Feature
Day hiking	Day hiking #1 Feature	Day hiking #2 Feature	Day hiking #3 Feature	Day hiking #4 Feature	Day hiking #5 Feature

Other New Feature (please specify)

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* 17. Do you feel there is a need for additional (check all that apply):

Restrooms

Parking Areas

Access Points

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Would you be willing to pay a fee to visit DuPont State Recreational Forest?

Yes

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* 19. If yes, would you be willing to pay:

an annual fee of $25

an annual fee of $25-40

a day use fee of $1-3 per person

a day use fee of $5 per vehicle

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* 20. Are you interested in non-motorized boat rental?

Yes

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* 21. Which types of boating would you participate in most if offered at DuPont State Recreational Forest? (pick 1)

Canoeing

Kayaking – standard

Kayaking – fishing

Stand up paddleboarding (SUP)

None – I do not boat

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Do you fish?

Yes

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* 23. What type of fishing do you / would you do the most at DuPont State Recreational Forest?

Pier fishing with amenities

Bank fishing

Kayak fishing

Fly fishing, wading

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Do you hunt?

Yes

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* 25. If yes, have you hunted at DuPont State Recreational Forest?

Yes

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* 26. What types of game do you hunt?

Wild turkey

Deer

Small game (rabbit, grouse, quail)

Other (Other Game? All three? Comments below)

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* 27. Have you experienced any commercial business (guided trips, summer camps, tours, etc) taking place during your visit to DuPont State Recreational Forest?

Yes

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* 28. If yes, did the interaction with commercial business negatively affect your experience or visit?

Yes

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* 29. Do you know about the cultural history of DuPont State Recreational Forest?

Yes

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* 30. How would you like to learn more about the cultural history of the area including DuPont State Recreational Forest?

Interpretive programs

Artifacts

Signage and Interpretative Panels along trails

Arts

Publication

Movie

Presentations

App or podcast

Other (please specify)

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* 31. Please use the space below to let us know if you have any ideas or comments you would like us to consider that would enhance your experience at DuPont State Recreational Forest.