Originally published at Notes From The Bunker. You can comment here or there.

This sort of thing doesn’t surprise me.

An elaborate and illegal camouflaged residence, outfitted with bunk beds and a barbecue patio, has been discovered near a Los Angeles County animal refuge.

Eight months ago, Robert Downs, 51, set up a small structure in the woods near the Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary in Sunland, Calif. To hide his home from police, Downs, who was previously homeless, sprayed it with camouflage paint and cut down nearby trees, said Johnie Jones, a deputy in the Parks Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The structure, which Downs built with materials he bought at Home Depot, contained four bunk beds built into the walls, tables, shelves and fire extinguishers. Outside were a rock patio, a barbecue grill and more tables. An American flag was draped over Downs’ bed.

Not every homeless guy is some drunken idiot who has whiskey for breakfast and looks like he brushed his teeth with a hammer. There are some clever folks out there. Next time youre off in the woods caching gear or visiting your top-secret BOL you never know who mightbe out there as well watching.