PATTERNS IN DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPING AREAS IN NATIONAL PARK OF THAILAND
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/jem.2023.5Keywords:
National Park, Recreational Vehicle Camping Area, Physical Environment, RV Camper, livestockAbstract
The objectives of this study are: 1) to assess physical environment of recreational vehicle (RV) camping areas in some of the national parks of Thailand, 2) to study campers’ motivation, recreation experiences and satisfaction, and 3) to propose appropriate patterns in development and management of the RV camping areas in some of the national parks of Thailand. Data collection was done by using site assessment form and questionnaire. Two hundred and eighty RV campers from 4 representative national parks participated in the survey. The study found that physical environment of the RV camping areas had low standard of suitability. Most campers used foldable motorhomes. They loved to relax in peaceful environment with fresh air and to have enough spaces to maintain their privacy. The majority of the campers preferred single motorhomes. This study led to practical recommendations and conceptual designs in improving physical environment of RV camping areas together with relating management measures for the RV camping areas in the representative national parks, and other national parks of Thailand.
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