Campground Host Volunteer

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000006drIj

ADDRESS: 1330 Bayshore Way  Eureka, California, 95501

DATES: 2025-05-15

DEPT: Forest Service

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We invite you to be a campground host on the Lower Trinity, Orleans, or Ukonom Ranger Districts of Six Rivers National Forest, where daytime summer temperatures range from 80-100 degrees, with mildly cool nights in the 50s. Elevation is 400’-1800’, and depending on the campground, one will find a canopy of deciduous and live oaks, madrones, bay laurels, firs, pines, and cedars. Breathe in the clean air, gaze at the beauty of the night sky, and listen to the flowing rivers.  Please read on for details about how you may share in this wonderful experience while assisting visitors in the campgrounds. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensures that campground visitors have reservations or occupy a first-come first-serve site, and only camp at their designated site during their stay 
• Educates visitors about rules and regulations of the campground and Forest (quiet hours, occupant limit, fire restrictions, etc.)  
• Reports serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service point of contact or Law Enforcement as warranted.  
• Cleans and maintains restrooms, fire rings, and grounds 
• Communicates professionally with visitors; affinity for engaging with the public is required 

DUTIES: 

• Clean vault restrooms daily (cleaning toilet riser, restocking toilet paper, and sweeping and mopping floor)  
• Clean out bear-proof food storage containers daily (currently pertains only to Oak Bottom Campground) 
• Pick up litter during daily walk-through of campgrounds 
• Clean out fire rings/campsites as needed 
• Report all major maintenance needs, vandalism, and other problems 
• Assist Forest Service staff with maintenance at campground as needed 
• Educate and inform visitors regarding the area and recreational opportunities in addition to rules and regulations of the Forest 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability and desire to interact extensively with visitors 
• Attention to detail 
• Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, picnic sites, campsites, etc.  
• Upbeat and positive attitude 
• Past campground host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license 
• Must have and maintain a functioning personal vehicle 
• Background check required

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Campgrounds are well-developed, but there are slip, trip, and fall hazards in any outdoor environment.  Host must have their own RV, and no hook-ups are provided, with the exception of Pearch Creek Campground.  

Compensation: 

Hosts may receive a stipend and a free or discounted entry pass to U.S. National Parks and Forests with 250 hours of volunteer work performed. 

Campground Descriptions: 

• Pearch Creek: 45’ host site with RV hook ups and additional storage space. Located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest at 415’ elevation.  Grocery store, gas, post office, Wi-fi, and Forest Service ranger station are three miles from the campground. The campground includes 10 reservation and first-come first-serve sites, a vault toilet, and potable water. Sounds of Pearch creek can be heard from most campsites. 

• Oak Bottom: 45’ host site with electrical hook up only, and additional storage space. The campground has a mixed forest canopy at 700’ elevation and is located across Salmon River Rd. off the Wild and Scenic Salmon River. Campground includes 26 reservation and first-come first-serve sites, four vault toilets, and water.  Located 2.5 miles is Somes Bar, where there is a convenience store, post office, and Wi-fi. Less than 10 miles is the town of Orleans, which has a full-service gas station, post office, Wi-fi, grocery store, and Forest Service ranger station.  

• Dillon Creek: 45’ host site with no hook ups or potable water. The host site does include a storage shed and may include a non-potable water tank. The mixed forest campground parallels Dillon Creek and has 21 reservation and first-come first-serve sites, three vault toilets, and no potable water. The campground is located at 800’ elevation. Happy Camp, located 27 miles away includes a post office, grocery store, gas, restaurant, and dumping station. 

• Fish Lake: 45’ host site with no hook ups. The host site does include a storage shed and may include a non-potable water tank. The mixed forest campground sits adjacent to Fish Lake with 24 reservation and first-come first-serve sites, five vault toilets, and potable water. The campground is located at 1800’ elevation. The closest convenience store and gas station are at Weitchpec, a 10-mile drive. 

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