Why does George want to camp overnight instead of going directly to the ranch

George wants to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting around them.

George rolled on his side. "No reason at all for you. I like it here. Tomorra we're gonna go to work. I seen thrashin' machines on the way down. That means we'll be buckin' grain bags, bustin' a gut. Tonight I'm gonna lay right here and look up. I like it."