Campground Host

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000009sjZH

ADDRESS: Red Rock Canyon Campground
Moenkopi Loop  Las Vegas, Nevada, 89161

DATES: 8/25/2025 – 6/7/2026

DEPT: Bureau of Land Management

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Experience the stunning red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs and the natural wonders of the Mojave Desert, located just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Red Rock National Conservation Area (NCA) features world-class climbing, miles of hiking trails, a 13-mile scenic drive, visitor center, multiple day-use areas, and campground. The campground has 53 individual standard sites, 10 walk-to sites, 6 RV Sites, and 7 large group sites equipped with amenities such as drinking water, picnic tables, pit toilets, campfire rings, and grills. Reservations for the campground are made thru Recreation.gov. The closest grocery store, pharmacy, medical services, gym, and laundry facilities are located in Las Vegas’ urban, residential community of Summerlin, about 10 minutes away.

 

Camp Host sites include full hookups for water, sewer, propane, and power. Please note that while there is intermittent cell service, Wi-Fi is NOT provided at the campground. Free Wi-Fi is available at the Visitor Center, located 4 miles from the campground. Previous camp hosts have successfully set up their own satellites and internet connections. If you telework/work remotely, securing reliable internet is your responsibility.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Becoming a Campground Host is a volunteer opportunity that provides a non-itemized reimbursement for expenses, currently not to exceed $40 per day per person. We are looking for two-person teams (i.e., couples) or individuals who will reside in their own RV or similar setup. Camp Hosts greet visitors and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner while wearing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) volunteer uniform during their shifts. This role must provide excellent customer service and maintain a neat appearance while managing daily operations, including visitor interactions and campground maintenance.

 

The campground is open from September 1 to May 31, with flexible start and end dates. However, hosts are preferred to begin slightly before and stay slightly after this timeframe for preparations. More details about the role can be provided upon request. The work is primarily outdoors and may be physically demanding, particularly during inclement weather. Duties include providing public information, processing reservations and fees, and cleaning facilities. Additionally, this role requires standing or walking for extended periods in potentially extreme weather conditions.

 

PHYSICAL LOCATION & HOURS:

• Camp Hosts are expected to reside onsite at the Red Rock Canyon Campground (Moenkopi Loop, Las Vegas, NV 89161) and maintain combined operating hours of 12 PM to 8 PM during the campground season, which runs from September 1 to May 31.

• Commencement and conclusion dates that slightly precede and follow the campground season are preferred (i.e., the end of August and beginning of June), although the exact start and end dates are flexible.

• Schedule 4-5 days in a row for a total of 32 – 40 hours a week, allowing for 2 days off one week and 3 days off the next week. Days off will be during the week, not on weekends.

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS & REIMBURSEMENT:

•     RV or trailer sites with full hookups (electric, water, sewer, and propane utilities provided).

•      A non-itemized reimbursement for expenses, not to exceed the daily camp rate (currently $40/day), with reimbursements processed monthly (taking 2-3 weeks to process).

•     Volunteers who complete a minimum of 250 service hours are eligible for a free Interagency Annual Pass.

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

• Ability to work in rough or uneven terrain.

• Ability to use simple hand tools (broom, mop, shovel, rake).

• Ability to maintain the campground facilities by cleaning the bathrooms on a daily basis, cleaning the campsites between campers including the fire pits, picnic tables, and tent pads, and reporting any maintenance issues to BLM staff.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain professional etiquette and appearance while wearing the volunteer uniform.

• Distinguish between emergencies and normal campground challenges that can be resolved at a non-law enforcement level.

• Ability to work as a team and individually.

• Ability to work unsupervised.

• Valid driver’s license, and ability to pass DOI’s authorized Defensive Driving Course (must be renewed every 3 years).

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with staff and the general public.

• Ability to perform various tasks using the Recreation.gov hub like check-in, make arrival placards, and vehicle parking tags.

• Ability to provide own trailer, tent, or RV to live in while conducting camp host duties.

• Ability to pass a Federal Background Investigation.

 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Volunteer Orientation.

• Campground Specific Procedures.

• Personal Safety and Situational Awareness.

• Tool and Chemical Safety.

• Operation and safety training with special equipment as needed.

• Operation of BLM official radios and call procedures.

• Leave No Trace Principles.

• Complete the online Defensive Driving Course for operating a BLM vehicle.

 

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

• Closed toe shoes.

• High top boots, recommend if concerned with or prone to ankle injuries.

• Work gloves (provided by BLM).

• Protective eye wear, when necessary (provided by BLM).

• Sun protection.

• Long pants, highly recommended.

 

POTENTIAL HAZARDS: Review Risk Management Worksheet for more detail.

• Trip/fall hazard, walking in rugged/uneven terrain.

• Cut/Puncture hazards.

• Lifting injuries-back, muscles, joints.

• Exposure to Hazardous Materials.

• Pinch/crush hazards.

• Environmental hazards.

• Encountering hostile public.

 

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow Check in/Check out protocol and other procedures and stipulations directed by the BLM Rangers.

• Immediately report any injuries (within 48 hours) sustained while in volunteer service to your BLM Supervisor, even if you think the injury is not serious. Worker’s compensation claims require documentation and have strict timelines.

• Immediately report any damages to personal or government property sustained while in volunteer service to your BLM Supervisor.

• Volunteers will not act as Law Enforcement but will report concerns and illegal activity to their BLM Ranger/Supervisor.

 

Tagged as: Couples / Duos, Single / Solo, SUMMER '25