The Douglas County Recording Office is relocating from January-June 2025 due to construction. Click here to learn more about the Recording Office renovation project or to schedule an appointment at the new temporary location.
The Douglas County Recording Office is relocating from January-June 2025 due to construction. Click here to learn more about the Recording Office renovation project or to schedule an appointment at the new temporary location.
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners is committed to practicing and promoting responsible stewardship of historic and natural resources in rural and suburban areas.
We know from our citizen surveys that Sandstone Ranch is important to you and should be well-preserved yet open to the public.
In 2025, we are considering a pilot camping program that may include 5-10 minimalist camping sites at Sandstone Ranch following the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace.
This process is in the early planning stages and must include necessary updates to the Sandstone Management Plan through Douglas Land Conservancy.
Public comment is welcome through every step of the process. Scroll down for a feedback form.
Across our beautiful state, there are many different ways to camp – from traditional tent camping and RV camping to backcountry and primitive camping. Each type comes with its own set of rules and requirements based on the location. Any sites in Douglas County will follow the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace.
No. Campfires would be prohibited. The rules will be enforced per Resolution No. R-013-153. Please also see Rules and Regulations Concerning the use of Douglas County owned or operated Buildings, Facilities, Parks, Trails and Open Spaces.
Commissioners are looking into this idea due to a communicated desire for public access to Sandstone Ranch.
The costs will be from staff time for development of the proposal and planning. Additionally, Open Space has requested an additional Ranger and Camp Host position to be funded. An initial estimate for the pilot sites at Sandstone is $379,400 for the first year.
To receive a camping permit, visitors will take and pass a Leave no Trace training program that will be integrated into the reservation system.
Yes, Prairie Canyon Ranch, Nelson Ranch Open Space, Red Mesa and Lincoln Mountain Ranch Open Space have also been considered.