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BACK-COUNTRY CAMPSITE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
  • Camping and Caravanning
DEF

A campsite in a relatively unmodified backcountry area, usually accessible only by foot, horse, or watercraft, providing accommodation for those engaged in backcountry experiences; may be within a designated backcountry campground.

OBS

backcountry campsite: term used by Parks Canada.

Key term(s)
  • back-country campsite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
  • Camping et caravaning
OBS

emplacement de camping de l'arrière-pays : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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