Describe your ideal AT campsite. What should be it's most important attribues? Great view? Good water? Distance from trail?
How important is a "primitive backcountry experience"? Would you prefer more amenities? Do you want to see or hear your neighbors, or hikers on the trail?
Do you want to be able to build a fire? Will you campsite still be OK after a couple of seasons of firewood harvesting?
Structures: Tent pads (dirt), platforms, or no improvements?
Picnic Table? Privy?
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