2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)

5.1 Camp Shelters

5.1.1 General.

Camp shelters at single camping units shall comply with 5.1.  Where camping units contain more than one camp shelter, at least 20 percent, but not less than two, of the camp shelters shall comply with section 6.1.  Camp shelters located on trails shall be connected to other constructed features in the unit by a trail complying with the FSTAG. Camp shelters located in a campground, not on a trail, shall be connected to other constructed features by an ORAR complying with section 2.0. 

5.1.2 Level or Sloped Entry.

Camp shelters providing roll-in access shall have a level or sloped entry that complies with the FSORAG Outdoor Recreation Access Route technical provisions if the camp shelter is in a campground with a development level of 3 or higher. If the camp shelter is located off a trail, the sloped entry is to comply with the FSTAG Trail provisions.

5.1.3 Slope.

The slope of the surface of the clear floor or ground space inside the camp shelter shall not be steeper than 1:48 (2 percent) in all directions.

5.1.4 Turning Space.

Where the camp shelter floor is not elevated above the trail or ORAR, as applicable, a turning space complying with ABAAS section 304.3 shall be provided.

5.1.5 Floor Height.

Where the floor at the entrance to the camp shelter is elevated above the ground surface, the floor shall be 17 (430 mm) high minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) high maximum measured from the clear ground space to the floor surface inside the camp shelter.

5.1.6 Clear Floor or Ground Space.

A clear floor or ground space at least 36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) shall be provided parallel at the elevated entrance to the camp shelter. One full unobstructed side of the clear ground space shall adjoin or overlap the trail or ORAR, as applicable, or another clear ground space.  

5.1.7 Surface.

The surface of the clear ground space shall be firm and stable.

5.1.8 Slope.

The slope of the surface of the clear ground space shall not be steeper than 1:48 in any direction.

Exception: When the surface is not paved or is not elevated above the natural ground, slopes not steeper than 1:20 (5 percent) shall be permitted where necessary for drainage. 

5.1.9 Doors.

Where provided, doors shall comply with ABAAS section 404.  The door shall not swing into or otherwise obstruct the clear floor or ground space or the turning space required by 5.1.4.