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The host positions listed below are provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Grasslands, and their authorized concessioners. Individuals interested in applying should contact the person listed in the posting directly. Please refrain from reaching out to the authors regarding these positions, as they are not involved in the selection process. Apart from sharing these listings as a public service, the authors have no further role in the application or hiring process. For a general overview of campground host responsibilities, refer to the Introduction.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Grasslands, and authorized concessioners are encouraged to submit their host position openings for inclusion on this page. To do so, please e-mail the authors with the relevant details outlined below. Updates or removal requests can be submitted using the same process.

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California

Forest Name: Inyo National Forest

Campground Name: Big Pine Creek

Nearest Town: Big Pine

Number of Sites: 29  

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Sewer hookup only, water can be hauled in. Uniform, tools, cleaning 
supplies and golfcart  

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers and hikers, monitor campground, 
clean and maintain restrooms and camp sites, check in reservations, collect 
cash and complete revenue and visitation report weekly. 

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209

Contact: A. Weston 

Contact Telephone No: 

Contact E-Mail Address: Aweston@goexplorus.com

Position Availability: April 15 - October 31.

Other: Valid drivers license and physical ability to perform duties.

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California

Forest Name: Inyo National Forest

Campground Name: Convict Lake

Nearest Town: Mammouth Lakes

Number of Sites: 85   

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hookups, partial uniform

Host Duties: 
Maintenance of campsites, bathroom cleaning, assist campers and 
miscellaneous light gardening. 

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
Inyo Forest Hospitality LLC
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209

Contact: Wally Crow 

Contact Telephone No: 870-213-7601

Contact E-Mail Address: wcrow@goexplorus.com

Link to Apply: Inyo Forest Hospitatlity LLC

Position Availability: April 25 - October 27th 

Position Duration: 6 months

Other: None

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Michigan

Forest Name: Hiawatha National Forest

Campground Name: Pete's Lake

Nearest Town: Wetmore

Number of Sites: 47

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Water and Sewer Provided, NO ELECTRIC, Uniform and PPE provided

Host Duties:
Responsible for day-to-day operation of the campground, cleaning 
bathrooms and sites. As well as checking in guests, helping resolve 
any issues they may have, collecting money and preparing paperwork.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209

Contact Telephone No: (906) 379-5791

Contact E-Mail Address: abrewer@goexplorus.com

Link to Apply: Campground Host Application 

Position Availability: May 7 through September 30 

Position Duration: 5 months

Other Comments: Valid Drivers License required

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Michigan

Forest Name: Hiawatha National Forest

Campground Name: Soldier Lake

Nearest Town: Strongs

Number of Sites: 44

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Water and Sewer Provided, NO ELECTRIC, Uniform and PPE provided

Host Duties:
Responsible for day-to-day operation of the campground, cleaning 
bathrooms and sites. As well as checking in guests, helping resolve 
any issues they may have, collecting money and preparing paperwork.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209

Contact Telephone No: (906)379-5791

Contact E-Mail Address: abrewer@goexplorus.com

Link to Apply: Campground Host Application 

Position Availability: May 7 through September 15 

Position Duration: Approximately 4.5 months

Other Comments: Valid Drivers License required

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Montana

Forest Name: Bitterroot National Forest

Campground Name: Rombo

Nearest Town: Darby 

Number of Sites: 15 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Water, sewer and electrical hook ups, Forest Service radio will be provided. 

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground for 
the Forest Service and perform light maintenance duties.  Additional 
duties include cleaning the tables and sites, cleaning outhouses and 
posting campground reservations. 

Ranger District Office Name and Address:
West Fork Ranger District
6735 West Fork Road
Darby, MT  59829

Ranger District Contact: Tanya Neidhardt

Contact Telephone No: 406-821-1215

Contact E-Mail Address: tanya.neidhardt@usda.gov

Position Availability:
May 20, 2025 through September 9, 2025

Other Comments:
Must provide own vehicle and camper/motorhome, No cell phone coverage 
at remote campground.

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Montana

Forest Name: Bitterroot National Forest

Campground Name: Spring Gulch

Nearest Town: Sula 

Number of Sites: 12 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Power, Water and Septic hook ups, partial uniform, and Forest Service radio. 

Host Duties: 
Clean vault toilets, post reservations from Rec.gov, general maintenance, 
customer service, provide information and assistance to campers, monitor 
campground for the Forest Service and perform light maintenance duties

Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Sula Ranger District
712 N. Main
Darby, Montana 59829

Ranger District Contact: Brand Browning

Contact Telephone No: 406-821-2307

Contact E-Mail Address: brand.browning@usda.gov

Position Availability:
Mid-May to Mid-September

Position Duration: Minimum 90 days (June, July, August) 

Other Comments:
Must work weekends and holidays, subject to background check, must be 
able to work in undesirable weather conditions such as rain, snow, 
wind and extreme hot or cold temps

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New Hampshire

Forest Name: White Mountain National Forest

Campground Name: Basin

Nearest Town: Gorham

Number of Sites: 20   

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Site included and paid for all hours worked. 

Host Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service by the educating public on the 
  rules and regulations of the recreation area. Provide information 
  on local points of interest.
- Perform certain administrative tasks, including basic record keeping, 
  fee collections, and weekly revenue reconciliation.
- Maintain facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and 
  stocking of restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning campsites, picnic 
  tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes. 
  Rake and groom sites and public areas, maintain a litter free facility.
- Sell firewood.
- Reporting problems of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.
 

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
Outdoor Recreation Hospitality
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209  

Link to Apply: Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC

Contact Telephone No: 719-396-4193

Contact E-Mail Address: kpetrarca@goexplorUS.com

Position Availability: Mid-May - mid-October 

Other: Position for single or couple. Must provide your own camper. 
Friendly pets are welcome.

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New Hampshire

Forest Name: White Mountain National Forest

Campground Name: Cold River

Nearest Town: Gorham

Number of Sites: 13   

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Site included and paid for all hours worked. 

Host Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service by the educating public on the 
  rules and regulations of the recreation area. Provide information 
  on local points of interest.
- Perform certain administrative tasks, including basic record keeping, 
  fee collections, and weekly revenue reconciliation.
- Maintain facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and 
  stocking of restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning campsites, picnic 
  tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes. 
  Rake and groom sites and public areas, maintain a litter free facility.
- Sell firewood.
- Reporting problems of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.
 

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
Outdoor Recreation Hospitality
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209  

Link to Apply: Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC

Contact Telephone No: 719-396-4193

Contact E-Mail Address: kpetrarca@goexplorUS.com

Position Availability: Mid-May - mid-October 

Other: Position for single or couple. Must provide your own camper. 
Friendly pets are welcome.

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New Hampshire

Forest Name: White Mountain National Forest

Campground Name: Dolly Copp

Nearest Town: Gorham

Number of Sites: 169   

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Site included and paid for all hours worked. 

Host Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service by the educating public on the 
  rules and regulations of the recreation area. Provide information 
  on local points of interest.
- Perform certain administrative tasks, including basic record keeping, 
  fee collections, and weekly revenue reconciliation.
- Maintain facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and 
  stocking of restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning campsites, picnic 
  tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes. 
  Rake and groom sites and public areas, maintain a litter free facility.
- Sell firewood.
- Reporting problems of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.
 

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
Outdoor Recreation Hospitality
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209  

Link to Apply: Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC

Contact Telephone No: 719-396-4193

Contact E-Mail Address: kpetrarca@goexplorUS.com

Position Availability: Mid-May - mid-October 

Other: Positions for 2 couples. Must provide your own camper. 
Friendly pets are welcome.

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New Hampshire

Forest Name: White Mountain National Forest

Campground Name: Passaconaway

Nearest Town: Conway

Number of Sites: 32

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Site included and paid for all hours worked. 

Host Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service by the educating public on the 
  rules and regulations of the recreation area. Provide information 
  on local points of interest.
- Perform certain administrative tasks, including basic record keeping, 
  fee collections, and weekly revenue reconciliation.
- Maintain facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and 
  stocking of restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning campsites, picnic 
  tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes. 
  Rake and groom sites and public areas, maintain a litter free facility.
- Sell firewood.
- Reporting problems of any unsafe or hazardous conditions.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest (Name and address):
Outdoor Recreation Hospitality
ExplorUS
6720 W 121st St
Overland Park, KS 66209  

Link to Apply: Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC

Contact Telephone No: 719-396-4193

Contact E-Mail Address: kpetrarca@goexplorUS.com

Position Availability: Mid-May - mid-October 

Other: Position for single or couple. Must provide your own camper. 
Friendly pets are welcome.

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Pennsylvania

Forest Name: Allegheny National Forest 

Campground Name: Buckaloons

Nearest Town: Warren 

Number of Sites: 61   

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf 
cart to perform duties.

Host Duties: 
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. 
Providing excellent customer service and area information while maintaining
a clean campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds 
is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability: 
May 1 - October 26 

Other:
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.  

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 Pennsylvania
 
 Forest Name: Allegheny National Forest
 
Campground Name: Dewdrop
 
Nearest Town: Warren

Number of Sites: 74 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf 
cart to perform duties.  

Host Duties: 
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. 
Providing excellent customer service and area information while maintaining 
a clean campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds 
is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090 

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability:
May 22 - September 24 

Other:
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.

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Pennsylvania

Forest Name: Allegheny National Forest

Campground Name: Hearts Content

Nearest Town: Tidioude

Number of Sites: 26 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf cart 
to perform duties. 

Host Duties:
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. Providing
excellent customer service and area information while maintaining a clean 
campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701 

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090 

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability: 
May 1 - October 26 

Other: 
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.

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Pennsylvania

Forest Name: Allegheny National Forest 

Campground Name: Kiasuthaa

Nearest Town: Kane 

Number of Sites: 100  

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf cart 
to perform duties.  

Host Duties: 
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. Providing 
excellent customer service and area information while maintaining a clean 
campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090 

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability:
May 23 - September 2

Other: 
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.

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Pennsylvania

Forest Name: Allegheny National Forest

Campground Name: Loleta  

Nearest Town: Marienville  

Number of Sites: 38  

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf cart 
to perform duties. 

Host Duties: 
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. Providing 
excellent customer service and area information while maintaining a clean 
campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701 

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090 

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability:
April 1 - October 31 

Other:
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.

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Pennsylvania

Forest Name: Allegheny National Forest

Campground Name: Red Bridge

Nearest Town: Kane 

Number of Sites: 65 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf cart 
to perform duties. 

Host Duties: 
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. Providing 
excellent customer service and area information while maintaining a clean 
campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability:
April 1 - October 29  

Other:
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.

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Pennsylvania

Campground Name: Willow Bay

Nearest Town: Bradford 

Number of Sites: 104 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Full hook up site, Wi-Fi access at the entrance booth, laundry, golf 
cart to perform duties.

Host Duties: 
Our Camp Hosts are work campers that stay on-site in their own camper. 
They work hours for their site and are paid for additional hours. Providing 
excellent customer service and area information while maintaining a clean 
campground is required. Daily cleaning of facilities and grounds is a must.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
Allegheny Site Mgmt. Inc
3451 Route 59 
Bradford, PA 16701

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090 

Contact E-Mail Address: asmklondike1@gmail.com

Position Availability:
April 1 - October 31 

Other:
Must provide your own camper. Friendly pets are welcome.

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Tennessee

Forest Name: Cherokee National Forest

Campground Name: Rock Creek

Nearest Town: Erwin 

Number of Sites: 37 

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Partial uniform, golf cart, water delivered weekly, electric hook ups 30/50 amp, 
sewer, water, tools, and supplies necessary to perform duties. 

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers, perform bathroom cleaning, 
monitor campground for the Forest Service, perform water checks, perform 
light maintenance duties and enforce the Forest's food storage order.

Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Unaka Ranger District
4900 Asheville Hwy
Greeneville, TN 37743

Ranger District Contact: Seong Hopkins

Contact Telephone No: 814-363-9090

Contact E-Mail Address: seong.hopkins@usda.gov

Position Availability:
Early May through end of October

Position Duration: Flexible 

Other Comments:
Work hours are flexible but will include all weekends and holidays. 
Typical work hours are Thursday through Monday, 3-5 hours daily. 
Contact for campground location specifics.

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Utah

Forest Name: Fishlake National Forest

Campground Name: Oak Creek Campground

Total Sites:  19

Nearest Town:  Oak Creek

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Water and Sewer

Host Duties: 
Greeting and checking on campers, collecting fees, cleaning campsites and 
restrooms, periodic rounds to check facilities, informing of campground 
rules, and minor maintenance.

Concessionaire Operating Campground for National Forest:
High Country Recreation

Contact: Shannon (High Country Recreation)

Contact Telephone No: 435-979-4971

Contact E-Mail Address: highcountryrec@gmail.com

Position Availability: 
May 15 - September 15

Position Duration: 
Flexible

Other: Drivers license required.

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Wyoming

Forest Name: Shoshone National Forest

Campground Name: Double Cabin

Total Sites:  15

Nearest Town:  Dubois

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Propane, partial uniform, water delivered weekly, tools, and supplies 
necessary to perform duties.

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground for the 
Forest Service, perform light maintenance duties and enforce the Forest's 
food storage order.

Wind River Ranger District
1403 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY 82513

Ranger District Contact: Justin Smith

Contact Telephone No: 307-455-4162

Contact E-Mail Address: justin.r.smith@usda.gov

Position Availability: 
Memorial Day Weekend (late May) through Labor Day Weekend (early September)

Position Duration: 
Flexible

Other Comments: Work hours are flexible but will include all weekends and 
holidays. Typical work hours are Thursday through Monday, 3-5 hours daily. 
Contact for campground location specifics.

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Wyoming

Forest Name: Shoshone National Forest

Campground Name: Louis Lake

Total Sites:  9

Nearest Town: Lander

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Propane, partial uniform, water delivered weekly, tools, and supplies 
necessary to perform duties.

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground for the 
Forest Service, perform light maintenance duties and enforce the Forest's 
food storage order.

Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Washakie Ranger District
333 East Main Street
Lander, WY 82520

Ranger District Contact:  Justin Smith

Contact Telephone No: 307-455-4162

Contact E-Mail Address: justin.r.smith@usda.gov

Position Availability: 
Early June through Labor Day Weekend (early September)

Position Duration:  
Flexible

Other Comments: Work hours are flexible but will include all weekends and 
holidays. Typical work hours are Thursday through Monday, 3-5 hours daily. 
Contact for campground location specifics.

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Wyoming

Forest Name: Shoshone National Forest

Campground Name: Worthen Meadows

Total Sites:  28

Nearest Town:  Lander

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts): 
Propane, partial uniform, water delivered weekly, tools, and supplies 
necessary to perform duties.

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground for 
the Forest Service, perform light maintenance duties and enforce the 
Forest's food storage order.

Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Washakie Ranger District
333 East Main Street
Lander, WY 82520

Ranger District Contact: Justin Smith

Contact Telephone No: 307-455-4162

Contact E-Mail Address: justin.r.smith@usda.gov

Position Availability: Early June through Labor Day Weekend (early September)

Position Duration:  Flexible

Other Comments: Work hours are flexible but will include all weekends 
and holidays. Typical work hours are Thursday through Monday, 3-5 hours 
daily. Contact for campground location specifics.

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Wyoming

Forest Name: Shoshone National Forest

Campground Name:  Sinks Canyon

Total Sites:  13

Nearest Town:  Lander

Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
 Propane, partial uniform, water delivered weekly, tools, and supplies 
 necessary to perform duties.
 

Host Duties: 
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground for 
the Forest Service, perform light maintenance duties and enforce the 
Forest's food storage order.

Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Washakie Ranger District
333 East Main Street
Lander, WY 82520

Ranger District Contact: Justin Smith

Contact Telephone No: 307-455-4162

Contact E-Mail Address: justin.r.smith@usda.gov

Position Availability: 
Mid-May through Mid-September

Position Duration:  
Flexible

Other Comments: Work hours are flexible but will include all weekends 
and holidays. Typical work hours are Thursday through Monday, 3-5 hours 
daily. Contact for campground location specifics.

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