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Residents raise wildfire, safety and plan‑compliance concerns over proposed 'primitive' camping at Sandstone Ranch
Summary
Residents near Sandstone Ranch told commissioners they oppose a proposal to allow minimalist/primitive camping at the county open space, citing wildfire risk, wildlife conflicts, master‑plan incompatibility and insufficient public outreach.
Several Douglas County residents used the public‑comment period at the Jan. 28, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting to urge the board to reconsider a proposal to allow minimalist ("primitive") camping at Sandstone Ranch open space.
Residents raised wildfire and emergency‑response concerns, disputed whether primitive camping is consistent with the 2020 Sandstone Ranch master plan and asked for greater transparency about outreach and site selection. "People don't follow rules all the time," said Gary Wood of Perry Park, referencing the 2002 Hayman wildfire and warning that camping increases the risk of new ignitions. Wood asked whether the county had budgeted year‑round supervision…
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