Commissioners discuss state-certified ‘RV’ cabins for county parks; prices, permitting and grant options raised

Commissioners heard a detailed presentation about state-certified cabins that a vendor says qualify as recreational vehicles under state law, allowing placement on certain park sites without third-party permitting. The presentation included sample pricing, delivery timelines and handicap-accessible design details; no purchase was authorized at the meeting.

The cabins were described by the presenter as turnkey units that can be customized, delivered and installed in roughly 12 weeks. Sample pricing discussed in the meeting ranged from approximately $55,000 for a baseline model up to about $90,000 for higher-end options. Delivery was quoted in the presentation at roughly $1,000 and vendor set-up fees of up to $3,000 were noted, although commissioners were told the county could self‑install to reduce costs. The presenter said the units are about 400 square feet and come nearly turnkey, with appliances included but not mattresses or…