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Originally Posted by jyl

How would a cabin on a 100' x 100' plot of unimproved land work out? Will there be central electricity, water from a central well, sewage? Or would each cabin have to supply its own generator/solar, personal well, septic? Is the property forested, will the plots be widely spaced, or on top of/in close sight of the others? Can you build a fence? How about a stockade? Road network or ad hoc 4x4 trails or fly-in access? Are there zoning laws/building codes that will get in the way? Does the campsite "owner" get a deed or recorded easement of some sort, that doesn't get wiped out if the ranch owner gets foreclosed? What sorts of rallies would be held there - noisy chaotic ones that will keep you awake all night? Etc.

From your side, after the one-time sale of camping rights, what continuing income source would you have? Not sure what the capital, carrying, and operating costs of the ranch would be, but how many rallies a year would you need, to support it? Can you really attract rallies without providing stuff like electricity, sanitation, lots of water, gasoline, general store, etc? Can you sell grazing and/or hunting rights?

Lots of issues, I'm sure you've thought of many more. I personally don't like arid country, that's just a personal taste thing.

Camp sites will be divided like a subdivision. "Owners" will choose their site, each site will be numbered. First come first serve on choosing sites. Sites would be solar powered for lights, wood stove or lp for heat. Community rest rooms will be provided for sewage/showers (Just like a state park) This would include an area for cleaning pots, pans, plate utensils... (if you dont have a self contained RV) You will be able to fence your campsite and lock it. Most of the properties that I have looked at so far are not forested, but they do have mountain views and are close to some fishing spots. I hope nobody thinks that I am trying to re invent the Club Med experience here because I am not... I believe that alot of folks like myself would like to have a place in Colorado to go to, call home base, and travel the state at their leisure... I am just trying to make it accessible and affordable.... Since the monies collected would be going into a trust, there will be no purchase of a ranch that needs to be financed. The ranch would be bought out right with no option of foreclosure. As far as what kind of rallies and how many, thats up to you guys... I would prefer Porsche/BMW type events... really don't know how crazy you guys can get....