Many land investors are buying land suitable for use as a campsite or campground as a short-term or long-term means to earn cash income without having to make a large investment in property improvements. At the minimum, campsites require road access, a gravel parking area, picnic tables, and benches, raised platforms on which to set up tents, portable toilets, and fire pits. Upgrades include flush toilets, showers, portable water, electricity, and walking trails. Investors will also need a system for tracking reservations and collecting fees. Investors should always investigate local zoning laws before they buy land or any other real estate.

A microclimate or micro-climate is a local set of atmospheric conditions that differ materially from those in the surrounding area. The area may be of any size, but generally are not large. Sometimes a microclimate exists naturally. Often microclimates are created by land owners who want to convert a hot desert or semi arid area into a cooler, more hospitable area. This would include creating ponds and artificial rock waterfalls, and planting suitable trees and plants. These are known to cool the surrounding areas, thus creating a microclimate. When neighboring property owners do the same, the effect is multiplied. The creation of microclimates also increases the value of desert properties.

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