Volunteer
Summer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000CneWr
ADDRESS: 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200 Hood River, Oregon, 97031
DATES: 4/27/2026 – 10/5/2026
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is looking for an enthusiastic individual or couple to perform the duties of Campground Host at Wyeth Campground for 2026! This opportunity is in the Columbia River Gorge, near the community of Cascade Locks, Oregon. With the gorge as your backyard, many recreational opportunities are located nearby! The campground is located near Interstate 84 and contains 13 individual sites and 3 group sites. The site is in a forested setting and provides easy access to the Columbia River Historic Highway Trail (a paved walking and biking path) and the Wyeth/Gorton Creek Hiking Trail. Reservations are accepted for 13 of the campground’s sites, and the three group sites through Recreation.gov. Day-of First-Come-First-Served reservations are accepted depending on site availability.
The duties and responsibilities of this opportunity are as follows: Ensure that users of the site have reservations and only occupy their designated site during their assigned reservation period, educate regarding rules and regulations of the site (quiet hours, occupant limit, etc.), report serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service Point of Contact or Law Enforcement as warranted, clean and maintain restrooms, fire rings, and grounds upon check-out of reservations, ensure sites are clean for incoming reservation groups, keep roads and driveways clear, and mow the large grassy area in the campground as needed. As this opportunity requires extensive public interaction, a person or couple with an affinity for public engagement is needed. Past campground host experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service.
Electric, water and sewer hookups are provided as well as reimbursement for official travel and propane. The host site can accommodate a large RV or Trailer. Host receives $16 per day for living reimbursements. This site is near train tracks and Interstate 84, so train and highway noise can be heard from the campground. Dates include April 27th – Oct 5th, 2026. Campground is open from May 1st – Sept. 30th, 2026. Host should arrive a few days before May 1st and stay a few days after Sept. 30th to help with campground and facility seasonal preparation and shutdown.
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