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Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve <br />Figure 8: Example of Yurt <br />tent platforms could look similar to those <br />in Figures 8 and 9. The cost estimate for <br />design, engineering, materials and <br />installation for the alternate camping <br />facilities is approximately $600,000. <br />Figure 10: Example of self -serve station <br />installation of the <br />Figure 9: Example of Tent Platform <br />Drainage at the campground has been an issue in recent years, therefore <br />the County is proposing improvements that will reduce the amount of <br />camp sites that are affected by standing water on a seasonal basis. The <br />improvements proposed are to bring in fill to raise the campsites out of the <br />flooded areas. This will involve coordination with the watershed district to <br />ensure there is a net zero impact to the floodplain, but will allow all <br />campsites to be available for camping during the spring season. Cost for <br />this project are estimated to be about $200,000 and is anticipated to occur <br />within 10-15 years. <br />Additionally, the County is proposing to develop a self -serve canoe/kayak <br />rental program in the park to allow visitors to easily access the lakes. The <br />system would be similar to self -serve systems used in the area, such as the <br />paddleshare.org program on the Mississippi River. Refer to Figures 10 & 11 <br />for examples. The station is proposed to have six to eight canoes or kayaks <br />for use. An accessible dock and launch, as shown in Figure 12, is proposed <br />with the station as well as the addition of an accessible dock/launch at <br />Wargo Nature Center. The estimated cost for access development, <br />system and equipment is approximately $50,000. There is no timeframe for installation of the <br />station at this time. <br />12 <br />