Yurt / Cabin Host

Come join our team at one of Oregon’s largest and newest state parks!

Cottonwood Canyon State Park (CWC) is in need of two Hosts or Host Teams for August 2023. We already have one Host Team that has been hosting at CWC for several assignments. They are easy-going and a pleasure to work with for other Hosts and Rangers.

CWC has 4 cabins, 21 campsites, 14 walk-in sites, and a group camp. Use the following link to learn more about CWC: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=195

Here are a few benefits of hosting CWC:

• Your host site will have electric, water and sewer hookups.
• CWC is an international dark sky site, therefore the night sky viewing is exceptional.
• There are miles of hiking trails along the John Day River.
• CWC has two Fulltime Rangers, one Seasonal Ranger, and a Fulltime Ranger that works at all three of the parks in our Management Unit.
• We have 3 host sites and try to schedule 3 Hosts, or Host Teams, per month.
• Everyone helps clean cabins and campsites.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park is nestled in a deep canyon surrounded by towering cliffs, abundant wildlife, and fantastic trails. Local wildlife includes Big Horn Sheep, Deer, Birds, Fish, etc. The hiking and biking trails are right next to the John Day River. Cottonwood Canyon is known for peaceful and gorgeous dark nights with little light pollution.

Campground and Cabin Hosts will be responsible for providing information, assisting park visitors, cleaning campsites, cleaning cabins, and other special projects.

Please contact Ian Bechtel for more info.