Congaree National Park - VSP Visitor Study 244.5 [Executive Summary]
2012. Congaree National Park - VSP Visitor Study 244.5 [Executive Summary]
This visitor study report compiles the profiles of four systematic random samples of Congaree National Park (NP) visitors during May 2-15, 2011, July 27-August 19, 2011, October 27- November 27, 2011, and January 27-March 7, 2012. These studies were conducted with a systematic, random sample of visitor groups that arrived at the park visitor center. The group respondent completed a mail-back questionnaire after their visit. A total of 1796 questionnaires were distributed to visitor groups. Of those, 1257 questionnaires were returned, resulting in a 69.9% response rate.