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ALTERNATIVE CAMPING

ALTERNATIVE CAMPING. Opportunities to Address Leisure Time Trends and Preferences. “Emerging Recreation and Tourism Opportunities in a Changing California” Nina Gordon Chief, Planning Division CA Department of Parks and Recreation. State Park Mission

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ALTERNATIVE CAMPING

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  1. ALTERNATIVE CAMPING Opportunities to Address Leisure Time Trends and Preferences “Emerging Recreation and Tourism Opportunities in a Changing California” Nina Gordon Chief, Planning Division CA Department of Parks and Recreation

  2. State Park Mission To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation

  3. Breakdown of CA State Park Campgrounds Environmental 3% RV 7% Developed 55% Dock/Moor 9% Hike/Bike 2% Primitive 24% Alternative Camping <1%

  4. California State Parks has 3,600 miles of trails and over 15,000 campsites. • Over 5 million visitorsenjoyed hikes and tours • Over 95,000 attended campfire programs • Approximately 550,000 school children attended interpretive programs

  5. The Demand is Growing…

  6. No Tent?No Gear?No Problem. Try “Camping Lite”with Yurts and Cabins

  7. Meeting needs RESPOND TO TRENDS IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE INCREASE PARK USE IN SHOULDER SEASON

  8. Trends • POPULATION GROWTH • DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS • STRESS IN DAILY LIFE • DEMAND FOR CAMPING

  9. Customers CHILDLESS MIDDLE AGERS NEW OFF-SEASON CAMPERS YOUNG ADULTS (’TWIXTERS) AGING BABY BOOMERS PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN FORMER RV OWNERS CAMPERS WITH DISABILITIES

  10. What other states said HappyCampers Revenue

  11. Approximately 6,000 units in state parks across country Oregon 179 Yurts “Camping Light” Off-Season Camping up 4-5% Volunteer Yurt Hosts Washington Facilities rented 200 nights/year Cabins and Yurts Cabins in historical areas to reflect theme

  12. Existing CA Parks facilities RusticCabins Floating Camps Tent Cabins

  13. What can be added Yurts ModernTent Cabins Slightly Bigger Cabins

  14. BEGIN EVALUATE EXPAND (if warranted) 2007 2005 Schedule 2-yearmarkettest CONTACT INFORMATION: CA State Parks Planning Division Nina Gordon, Chief, Planning Division (916) 653-9901 ngordon@parks.ca.gov

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