All alternatives would include a new group camping area for researchers or ranch guests; this may include semi-permanent tent structures on platforms or may be a traditional ‘bring-yourown- tent’ campground. Approximately three full hook-up RV camping spaces would be available under each of the alternatives. The group and RV camping areas would not be open for public or recreational use.

The group camping area would be located due south of the historic ranch house, adjacent to the 40-acre parcel boundary (Figure 2.4, “Research Campus Plan”). The group camping area would be designed to accommodate up to 35-40 guests. The RV camping area would be located south and west of the historic core and would provide three full hook-up sites (Figure 2.4, “Research Campus Plan”). These two camping areas would share one, centrally located new shower and restroom facility.

A variant of this project element would be to locate the group camping area north and east of the existing bunkhouse and designed to accommodate up to 25 guests. The RV camping area would be located south and west of the historic core. In this scenario, two new restroom and shower buildings would be constructed adjacent to each of the two camping areas.