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Study shows cabins at East Fork State Park could clear occupancy threshold; county must resolve infrastructure and state land issues
Summary
A feasibility study recommended building at least three large 'reunion' cabins at East Fork State Park with estimated cabin construction costs about $800,000 each, but infrastructure costs and state ownership of much land mean the county must decide whether to fund site preparation or pursue private developer bids.
BATAVIA, Ohio — A feasibility study presented to the Clermont County Board of Commissioners on June 11 found that building large reunion cabins at East Fork State Park could meet occupancy thresholds and attract events, but major questions remain about infrastructure costs, land ownership and who would pay for necessary site development.
Jeff Blom of the Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau summarized a CHM Government Services study, which found lodge construction was not viable (projected occupancy under 50%) but that a plan for large reunion cabins returned an occupancy estimate above 60%, the consultant’s threshold for a positive recommendation. The study recommended a minimum of three six‑bedroom “reunion” cabins.
“Each cabin was estimated at a little over $800,000,”…
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