Access, water, sewerage disposal, trash collection, maintenance, shade and the necessary legal permits should be guaranteed before construction is started. The logistics of checking campground guests in and out and collection of payments in advance should be considered. Swimming or wading in Sweetwater River near the campground should be considered, primarily with children pleasure and safety in mind. A usual prerequisite for recreationist quality experience is the opportunity for each recreationist to experience something unusual, to relax and to do their own thing. Therefore, wherever and whenever possible, low-cost recreation bonuses should be considered.
Liability insurance is a major consideration.
Discuss any planned recreational activity with the current insurance agency, get estimates of costs of additional premiums, and then shop for better rates and coverage with several other insurance companies. Visit other practicing ranch recreation operations, stay overnight and participate as a paying guest, observe, ask questions and adopt proven practices. Join the Carbon County Ranch Recreation Association and the local chamber of commerce. In summary, the Sun Ranch should develop a written, comprehensive ranch management plan and determine which recreation activities can be incorporated into the plan as sources of supplemental income without causing a significant demand on land, labor, capitol or management. Because of the size of the operation and complexity of Ranch management, the Ranch may be advised to consult the Ranch accountant and attorney to consider recreation activities as a separate enterprise.