Do you have what it takes to live in a state park or state forest campground for a month? You could be a campground host! Campground hosts volunteer for a minimum four-week stay and are on duty four to five days each week, including weekends and holidays. In exchange, you get to camp for free in the campground host site. Your on-duty days and hours will be established by the campground manager.
Typical campground host duties
Tell campers about local points of interest and where they can find things like fuel, bait and groceries.
Perform light campground maintenance: pick up litter, sweep, restock toilet supplies, make minor emergency repairs.
Help with naturalist programs and other duties as needed.
Set a good example. Follow all rules, and practice good housekeeping at all times in and around the host site.
Be observant. Advise campers of any rules they may not be aware of, and report major violations to staff. Campground hosts do not perform any law enforcement duties.
Duties may vary based on campground needs and your personal interests. For example, hosting at a highly popular park will be much different than hosting at a more remote, primitive park or forest.
How and when to apply
- We are developing a new campground host website with improved search and views. In the meantime, if you'd like to apply to be a campground host, please apply online.
If you do not see any available host postings for your preferred locations, or if you are a returning host who needs to register, contact the park directly or email the campground host coordinator at [email protected].
Host campsite locations and amenities
E=electricity; W=water; S=sewer hook-up for an RV