Camp Host

Salt Creek Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the Clallam County Parks, Fair, and facilities Department, located at the crest of the Olympic Peninsula. You will love the open space and the majestic views of this 196 acre park.

Whether camping in a land yacht or under the stars or something in between, Salt Creek has a campsite for everyone. There are 92 campsites, of which approximately half are first come first served, with 39 sites having water and electrical hook-ups. Clean restrooms with free showers for registered campers, are available year-round.

The sports of kayaking,  scuba diving, surfing, and mountain biking are enjoyed by all. You may choose to watch the ships parade through the Strait of Juan de Fuca or witness the magnificent beauty of the king of birds, the Bald Eagle.

You haven’t really been to Salt Creek unless you’ve strolled along the shoreline to investigate the impressive tidepools and the multitude of marine life. As a stop on the Whale Trail, you might catch a view of Grey Whales visiting Crescent Bay, Orcas feeding, or the fall migration of the Turkey Vultures. Relaxing and allowing the sound of the surf to put you to sleep is reason enough to make repeated trips to the park. Visit Salt Creek Recreation Area– you’ll find the rewards are priceless and unlimited.

The park is located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca 15 miles west of Port Angeles. From Highway 112, turn north onto Camp Hayden Rd (near milepost 54). Travel approximately 3- 1/2 miles, and the park entrance will be on you right. Worksite:    Salt Creek or Dungeness Recreation Areas

Position Goal:    To provide a positive, helpful, and informative presence in campgrounds and recreation areas and provide additional on-site security.

Sample Activities:    Provide campground and recreational area information and rules to campers and visitors. Answer visitors’ questions and provide information about local services and attractions. Help campers and visitors contact emergency assistance as needed.

Patrol campground and recreational areas on a regular basis to assess and report on the status of public lands. Open and close recreational site gates as scheduled.
Regularly inspect and clean park or fair restrooms, picnic shelters, campsites, campfire pits and boat launch areas to ensure they are safe and clean for public use. Immediately secure vandalized or unsafe facilities until they are repaired.

Report vandalism, illegal or abusive behavior immediately to park staff and/or the local law enforcement agency.

Perform maintenance tasks with the approval and under the direction of the on site Park manager.

Timeframe:    Length of commitment: Minimum of one month, also seeking long term, year-round hosts.

Schedule:        Arranged by park staff, minimum 28 hours a week

Minimum Qualifications Desired:   Ability to perform duties in a friendly and professional manner.  Communications skills to deal effectively in confrontational situations. Ability to provide a clean, attractive motor home, camper or travel trailer. Willingness to work cooperatively and under direction of Parks staff. Valid State Drivers License and proof of insurance on private vehicle(s), handyperson skills

Reports to:   Park Manager

Benefits:  Park Host site with water, electricity, septic while volunteering, Opportunity to represent the community to area visitors, Letter of reference for future positions. Medical only industrial insurance benefits for injury or occupational disease incurred in performing authorized duties within the scope of their position.

Contact: Park Managers-

Salt Creek Recreation Area- Arick Girard 360-928-3441  saltcreekpark@clallamcountywa.gov

Dungeness Recreation Area- John Graham 360-683-5847 dungenesspark@clallamcountywa.gov

Tagged as: ASAP, Couples / Duos, FALL '25, Single / Solo, SPRING '26, SUMMER '26, WINTER, Year-round