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By the Numbers: National Park System Infrastructure

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on October 6, 2009 - 5:17am

This boardwalk trail at Congaree National Park is a key component of the park's infrastructure. Bob Janiskee photo.

22,369

Overnight campsites in approximately 1,080 campgrounds.

21,335

National Park Service-owned buildings.

16,885

Mileage of 5,245 named trails.

10,096

Park road mileage as of September 30, 2005. Includes 5,804 miles of paved roads and 4,292 miles of unpaved roads.

“Almost 5,000”

Employee housing units.

4,853

Picnic sites in 491 picnic areas.

1,625

Waste-water treatment systems.

909

Visitor centers and contact stations.

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