Campground: compare the models.

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Campground: operating comparison
ModelEarns fromCapacity constraintsKey distinction
Short-Stay CampgroundOccupied accommodation-unit-nightServiceable units and applicable care coverageOvernight custody or accommodation requires continuous capacity and service coverage.
Seasonal RV SitesOccupied unit-month or unit-dayRentable units and tenancy durationLong occupancy periods shift the model from nightly turnover to recurring occupied capacity.
Third-Party Campground OperationsManaged asset or site-periodSites supportable by operating teams and contract scopePhysical management of someone else's assets earns fees without assuming ownership of all asset revenue or capital.
Temporary Event Camp DeploymentInstalled project and extension dayComplete equipment sets, project calendar and installation crewsDeployment, installation and recovery distinguish temporary infrastructure from simple collection-only rental.

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