Job Description
Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking volunteer Campground Hosts for North Campground for the 2021 summer season! Camp Host positions are projected to last 2-3 months. *Note: There is a separate announcement for Bryce Canyon (Sunset Campground) hosting opportunities.
If you join our team here at Bryce Canyon National Park, you’ll have the opportunity to live in a place that some only dream of visiting. We are known for our hoodoos (irregular columns of rock), which exist here in vibrant abundance! Hoodoos can be found on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park’s high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geologic wonders that defy description.
If this sounds enticing to you…read on!
Staff and visitors alike are regularly taken aback by the astounding landscape that is Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon is not a single canyon, but a series of natural amphitheaters or bowls, carved into the edge of a high plateau.
While Bryce Canyon is an unparalleled place to live and work, it does have its own set of challenges. We welcome over two million visitors annually. This visitation is concentrated to hiking adventures and viewpoints largely located along the 18-mile scenic drive, and getting a coveted spot in one of our campgrounds can get pretty tricky in the height of summer visitation. Patience, tact, and empathy are key to successful operations here in Bryce.
Campground Operations
North Campground operates on a first come, first served bases via self-registration .
The campground is located across the road to the east of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center and is comprised of 99 sites in four loops: A, B, C, and D. Loops A and B are designated for RV campers. Loops C and D are for tent campers.
There are no sewer, water, or electrical hook-ups available for visitors. A dump station is available at the south end of the campground for a use fee of $5.00. Potable water is available near the dump station.
North Campground is close to the Visitor Center, General Store (showers), and the Bryce Amphitheatre trail network.
For more detailed information, go here.
A Day in the Life of a North Campground Host:
- Help visitors locate their campsites
- Provide information and orientation on campground, park, and shuttle
- Educate campers on campground regulations
- Report maintenance issues
- Roving the campground throughout the day
- Removal of camp site tags (first-come, first-serve)
- Live their best life in wonderland
Applicants should be able to do the following:
- Operate a government vehicle safely
- Practice and provide exemplary customer service
- Work independently
- Communicate with visitors (English language and non-English speaking)
- Be a team-member
- Respond with patience, tact and empathy
Other Favorable Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with visitors/customers
- Familiarity with campground operations and RV lifestyles
- Drivers License
- General Assistance
- Map Reading
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
Weather and Climate
In summer the days tend to be pleasant, with daytime highs in June typically in the high 60’s to low 70’s (F), High 70’s to low 80’s in July and August, while September is similar to June. The rainy season occurs in July and August with frequent, usually brief, afternoon thunderstorms which produce heavy rain and frequent lightning. Snowstorms in April and October aren’t uncommon and may produce heavy snowfall.
Bryce Canyon National Park elevations reach 9,100 feet (2778 meters). People with heart of respiratory problems should be especially careful to not overexert themselves.