ALTERNATIVE CAMPING “Emerging Recreation and Tourism Opportunities in a Changing California” Nina Gordon Chief, Planning Division CA Department of Parks.

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

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

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

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

The Demand is Growing… Park Attendance 1993/94 59 million 2004/ million Beach Attendance 1995/96 20 million 2004/ /05 35 million

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

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

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

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

What other states said Revenue Happy Campers

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

Existing CA Parks facilities Rustic Cabins Floating Camps Tent Cabins

What can be added What can be added Slightly Bigger Cabins Modern Tent Cabins Yurts

Schedule BEGINEVALUATE EXPAND (if warranted) CONTACT INFORMATION: CA State Parks Planning Division Nina Gordon, Chief, Planning Division (916) year market test