Campground and Park Hosts

PatchThe California State Park system has 280 incredible state parks. Their miles of breathtaking coastline, remarkable wetlands, majestic redwood forests, beautiful deserts and colorful valleys provide a diversity of parks found nowhere else in the world. Volunteer host positions are available in over 100 parks. This is a great opportunity to spend time in a wonderful location and meet fellow travelers. Campground Hosts are typically located in a campground and Park Hosts' location is in a State Historic Park. 
Host duties vary according to each park but generally include providing visitor information, staffing visitor centers and museums, maintenance projects and general housekeeping. Most hosts work approximately 20 hours a week and, in exchange for those services, the hosts are provided with a campsite during their stay.

Many parks have full hookups and are equipped with restrooms and showers. For those who prefer a more rustic setting, there are parks with little or no hookups or commercial amenities. When applying as a host, make sure the location that interests you has the appropriate hookups for your needs.

For a complete list of California State Parks that use volunteer hosts, see current and ongoing host openings below. 


Please send your Volunteers in Parks Program (VIPP) application
directly to the park you are interested in being considered for. 


Click here for a Volunteer in Parks Program (VIPP) application.

Angel Island State Park
(Availability year around)  Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Must have a boat suitable for living aboard; a docking slip will be provided.  Duties include greeting visitors and providing assistance and information, fee collections and general maintenance. Send applications to: PO Box 318, Tiburon, CA  94920 or tours.angelisland@parks.ca.gov or call (415) 435-5390 for more information.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Enjoy beautiful weather, desert wildflowers and the possibility of spotting big horn sheep in this large campground and day use area located at the base of Borrego Palm Canyon. Camp host positions also available at the Tamarisk Grove and Bow Willow campgrounds.  Volunteers perform traditional host duties include registering campers, collecting fees, conducting camp checks, staffing the entrance station, selling firewood, and some housekeeping duties. This busy campground and day use area is a great winter host opportunity for active volunteers. Full hook-ups sites are provided for hosts and cell service is available. Two month minimum stay required. For more information, contact Ranger Ryan May at ryan.may@parks.ca.gov.  Use this link to apply online.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park  Vern Whitaker Horse Camp

The horse camp offers a unique camp host opportunity on the edge of Coyote Canyon with incredible views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The campground has 10 sites with corrals for park visitors to camp with horses, as well as a day use area. There are many riding and hiking opportunities in the area and horse trails can be accessed directly from the camp. This semi-remote campground offers traditional host duties, including registering campers, collecting fees, answering questions, some light housekeeping, and the opportunity to assist with special projects. A full hook-up site is provided for the host. Vern Whitaker Horse Camp is located approximately 8 miles north of the town of Borrego Springs, including 3 miles of dirt road to access the camp. Two month minimum stay required.  For more information, contact Ranger Ryan May at ryan.may@parks.ca.gov.  Use this link to apply online.

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Accepting applications for Mill hosts.
Note: This park is operated through an agreement with Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District. The host position includes a full hook-up campsite at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, approx. 1 mile from the mill in the beautiful upper Napa Valley. The Bale Grist Mill is an 1850’s working flour mill with an impressive 36 foot waterwheel. The Millers give tours on weekends and some Monday holidays. They operate this magnificent machine, milling whole grain into fabulous flour. School groups visit the mill in the spring and fall. Living history events are held in October and December, where the mill comes alive with local volunteers and staff dressed in period appropriate clothing demonstrating the 1850’s life of early Napa Valley. Duties will include dressing in period appropriate clothing (provided), working closely with the millers, bagging flour, selling gift items, running a cash register and filling out daily accountable sales forms, cleaning the granary building and assisting with light housekeeping and grounds work. Host shifts will be approximately 24-30 hours a week, primarily on weekends and Monday holidays. Spring and fall includes assisting with school tours. A host couple is preferred for this position.
If interested, please send a state park volunteer host application or resume. Be sure to include in your email, your rig size and amperage needs, your available dates and reference contacts.
Contact the volunteer coordinator: jason.jordan@countyofnapa.org

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
(Availability May - September)  This park has up to three host sites/positions available.  Two have water, electrical and sewer hook-ups and one has water and electrical, with a dump station nearby.  Camp host duties include campground checks, camper registration, firewood sales and occasional light maintenance.  The park includes 75 developed campsites located along the beautiful South Fork of the Eel River in a mixed forest of towering redwoods and Douglas fir trees, as well as oaks, madrone, and maples.  Campground is operational Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend only.  For more information or to apply, please contact Ranger Andrea Mapes at (707) 247-3318 or andrea.mapes@parks.ca.gov.

Benicia State Recreation Area
Enjoy the marshlands, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest portion of the Carquinez Strait while volunteering at Benicia State Recreation Area.
Benicia State Recreation Area is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Park Host. Host position is available for active and friendly individuals.
This volunteer position assists with various aspects of park operations, including visitor services and maintenance work. The park host responds to visitor inquiries, cleans restrooms, closes gates, assists with park interpretive programs, and does light maintenance and litter pickup.
RV site with full hookups provided. Park Hosts are required to volunteer at least 25 hours a week in in exchange for those services, the hosts are provided with a campsite during their stay.
If you have any questions and are interested in applying for this Park Host position please contact Supervising Ranger Cameron Morrison at Cameron.Morrison@parks.ca.gov.

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
Located at the Sacramento River Access at Irvine Finch adjacent to Hamilton City in Glenn County, this unit provides direct day-use access to the Sacramento River for the public in addition to enroute camping .  The unit provides one full hookup site for a camp host that can accommodate a 33’ RV.  The current operation is year round.  The Park Host primarily provides for the support of maintenance by performing minor maintenance tasks in addition to fee verification.
For more information, contact Ranger Bryan Taylor at bryan.taylor@parks.ca.gov (e-mail preferred) or (530) 990-6637.

Big Sur State Parks - Accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Camp host positions available in two parks parks in beautiful Big Sur. Minimum 4 month commitment of 30 volunteer hours per week for an active and friendly person or couple. Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis. If applying as a couple, please submit an application for each individual.

Andrew Molera State Park 
One RV site with full hook ups and one RV site with water and sewer (no electricity). 35' limit, no pull-through. Both sites are located in an area closed to the public. There is no campground at this park. Typical responsibilities involve assisting with kiosk operations, parking, trail and beach monitoring. This coastal park is on the west side of Highway 1 and features access to a wilderness beach. Only cell phones on the AT&T network will work. No internet or satellite reception. Hosting opportunities available year-round. Located approximately 30 minutes south of Carmel. Visit the ANDREW MOLERA WEBSITE for more information on this state park. For more information contact Bigsur.Volunteer@parks.ca.gov.

       Limekiln State Park 

One RV site with full hookups. 25’ recommended maximum due to Highway access, no pull-through. Approximately 1 hour north of Cambria. The site is located near the beach and entrance to the park. There is a ~30 site campground and limited day use parking. Duties vary and can include camp checks, firewood sales, kiosk operation, and interpretation. Unreliable cell service in the area.           

Visit the LIMEKILN WEBSITE for more information on this state park. Hosting opportunities available year-round.

For more information about camp hosting at Pfeiffer Big Sur, Andrew Molera, and Limekiln State Parks, please contact Mary.Hunt@parks.ca.gov.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 
Five RV sites with full hook-ups along the Big Sur River in a beautiful redwood forest.  35' limit, no pull-through. Approximately 40 minutes south of Carmel, this popular 189-site campground offers hiking trails, river access, waterfalls, a Nature Center, a lodge and restaurant concession. Duties vary and can include camp checks, firewood sales, staffing the Nature Center, kiosk operation and interpretation. Unreliable/limited phone, internet and satellite service. Hosting opportunities available year-round. Visit the PFEIFFER BIG SUR WEBSITE for more information on this state park. For more information contact Bigsur.Volunteer@parks.ca.gov.

Bolsa Chica State Beach
Currently fully staffed for the upcoming seasons
Bolsa Chica State Beach offers an extraordinary combination of oceanside recreation close to tidal wetlands wildlife.  Host duties include camper registration, camp checks, light maintenance, providing public information, etc. Hosts should have their own RV and will be provided a designated site which includes electricity, water, and sewer hookups. While we currently have no Camp Host vacancies, feel free to apply for future opportunities by filling out a State Parks Volunteer application (one per person) and emailing it to  joseph.buss@parks.ca.gov.  

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Note: This park is operated through an agreement with Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District. The campground and yurt host position includes a full hook-up campsite in the beautiful upper Napa Valley. Work will be approximately 24-30 hours a week. Duties will include selling firewood, assisting the staff with posting reservation information, assisting campers with general park information along with assisting staff with explanation of park rules and regulations using voluntary compliance techniques, light housekeeping in restrooms, campsites and yurts.
If interested, please send a state park volunteer host application or a resume. Be sure to include in your email, your rig size and amperage needs, your available dates and reference contacts.
Contact Host Coordinator: jason.jordan@countyofnapa.org

Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Brannan Island State Recreation Area, operated by Park Delta Bay, is looking for volunteer park hosts for a three months period working around 20 hours per week. Full hookup RV site provided, reliable phone/internet/satellite service in the area. Volunteers perform traditional host duties include registering campers, collecting fees, conducting camp checks, staffing the park kiosk, landscape maintenance, and some housekeeping duties. For more information, email volunteer coordinator at BrannanIslandSRA@gmail.com

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

All 2023 positions have been filled (not accepting new applications at this time)

(Availability late April through October)  The North Grove host site is a 36' paved site with water, sewer and electric hook-ups.  There is a phone line to the site the host can activate through AT&T.  The North Grove Campground has 73 sites.
The Oak Hollow Campground host site is a 30' paved site with water, sewer and electric hook-ups.  There is no phone or internet access.  The Oak Hollow Campground has 55 sites.
Contact Ranger Daniel Kendall at (209) 795-2334, or by email at Daniel.Kendall@parks.ca.gov.

Carpinteria State Beach
Currently recruiting for maintenance hosts for Winter 23/24 (December 1, 2023-February 29, 2024).  The typical appointment is three months up to a maximum of six months. 
Camp Host duties include camper registration, collecting fees, staffing the visitor center, firewood sales (Hosts must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.), light maintenance and reporting incidents and emergencies.  Camp Hosts also have the opportunity to present interpretive programs.
Maintenance Host duties include restroom cleaning, maintenance projects, grounds keeping and reporting of incidents and emergencies.
Host campsites have a picnic table, fire ring, electricity, water and sewer hookups. 
Please contact Ranger Jaret Wrobel by email at Jaret.Wrobel@parks.ca.gov.

Castle Crags State Park
Currently recruiting for the 2024 summer season. We ask prospective camp host(s) to commit from mid-May through Labor Day Weekend. Please contact Ranger Blair Pubols at 530-990-8559 or email blair.pubols@parks.ca.gov

Located along the upper Sacramento River in Northern California, this park is the gateway to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, home to world-class fishing, hiking, and outdoor adventure. We have two campgrounds at Castle Crags State Park, and each have one Camp Host site. Our main campground has 64 campsites and Riverside Campground has 12 campsites. Our Camp Host sites have full hookups (30A), a picnic table, and a fire ring. Laundry facilities are available on site. Camp Host duties include collecting fees, conducting camp checks, and providing visitor information. Our season begins in May and ends in September. Self-contained vehicles are a must. Please contact Ranger Blair Pubols at 530-990-8559 or email at blair.pubols@parks.ca.gov

Caswell Memorial State Park
Caswell is located along the Stanislaus River near Ripon and consists of 64 camping sites.  Two sites are available for campground hosts:

  1. Full hook-ups, picnic table and fire ring.    Duties include assisting staff with fee collection, camp checks, providing public information and firewood sales.
  2. Water and electrical hook-up, picnic table and fire ring.    Duties include assisting maintenance staff with cleaning restrooms, fire rings, trash pickup.  Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Contact Ranger Luisana Muniz at (209) 826-1196 or by email at  Luisana.muniz@parks.ca.gov

China Camp State Park
Back Ranch Meadows Campground in China Camp State Park has two host sites with full hookups.  The campground has 30 walk-in campsites.  Prospective camp host volunteers must be team-oriented, with good communication skills and sunny dispositions. Duties include but are not limited to: checking in campers and managing reservations, morning and evening campground checks, periodic cleaning of restrooms and campsites, opening and closing of campground gate, assisting staff with fee collection, providing public information and firewood sales. 30 hours a week. Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Amenities available: Water, sewage, and electrical hook-up. Both sites can accommodate max 40ft vehicle. A picnic table and fire ring are available. If interested, please complete a CA State Parks Volunteer Application and send it to China Camp S.P. For inquiries about hosting call 415-456-0766 or email friendsofchinacamp@gmail.com.

Clear Lake State Park
Now accepting applications for volunteer camp hosts. 

Clear Lake State Park is a hidden gem with volcano and lake views.  Clear Lake State Park is a bird watcher's paradise and has some of the best fishing in the nation.  Camp Host duties include greeting visitors, firewood sales, assisting the entrance station, light housekeeping, grounds keeping, assisting with camp checks, and reporting incidents and emergencies.  Camp Host sites include full hookups and free Wi-Fi.  Candidates must be self-motivated and hard working. We are asking for a 6-month commitment, 30 volunteer hours per week, and must be available on weekends and holidays. For more information, please call Wendy Lieberg at (707) 279–8650 or email completed VIPP applications to wendy.lieberg@parks.ca.gov.

Crystal Cove State Park

All host positions are currently filled.  Applications are not being accepted at this time.

Crystal Cove is a very busy park with 3.2 miles of beach, 2400 acres of backcountry trails, a Historic District, and more.  Host duties include camper registration, camp checks, assisting at entrance station, light maintenance, providing public information, etc. 

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

All 2023 positions have been filled - please check back next year!
(Availability year around). Hosts are needed for two campgrounds in the beautiful mountains of eastern San Diego County. Host sites have picnic table, fire ring, electricity, water and sewer. Three month commitment required. Duties include providing information to visitors, camper registration, firewood sales and light maintenance.
Please contact park staff at (760) 765-3050 or Andrew.Ferreira@parks.ca.gov.

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Mill Creek Campground in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is operated by the National Park Service. The campground hosts are needed from early May through September. Duties include roving campground and conducting camp checks, as well as providing orientation and information, selling firewood, assisting fee collection staff, and performing light janitorial or maintenance work as needed. The position is a 4 to 5 month commitment, with 32 hours/week commitment required. Full hook-ups are available, but no phone service. Mill Creek Campground is located seven miles south of Crescent City, CA, which provides typical community services, such as medical services, grocery and drug stores, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. Couples or individuals interested in serving as campground hosts at Mill Creek Campground should apply online at www.volunteer.gov. Or, contact the park Volunteer Coordinator by email or at (707) 465-7393.

Doheny State Beach
Accepting Camp Host Applications continuously and filling positions as they become available.

Doheny State Beach is located in the city of Dana Point, California and is one of California's most popular state beaches, attracting nearly one million visitors every year.  Hosts register campers, collect fees, staff the visitor center, assist at the entrance station, and provide firewood sales, camp checks, light maintenance, and public information, etc.  Doheny State Beach is open year round with high visitation numbers. An example of camp host duties could include camper registration, collecting fees, staffing a visitor center, firewood sales (host must be able to lift 25 lbs.), reporting incidents and emergencies, park maintenance and groundskeeping. Camp host can also have the opportunity to present interpretive programs.

Doheny also uses Maintenance Hosts. Duties include restroom cleaning, maintenance projects, responding and reporting emergency situations and requiring knowledge ans skill in repair of facilities and restrooms.

Applications can be submitted to doheny@parks.ca.gov.

Donner Memorial State Park

All camp host positions are currently full.  Campground has approximately 150 sites.  All restrooms are new and accessible; the campground lies adjacent to beautiful Donner Lake.  Donner Memorial SP has an active Visitor Center and day use operation.  Camp host duties include "meet and greet" the visitors, campground registration, assist at entrance station when needed, complete camp checks, firewood sales and light maintenance.  One camp host site has full hook-ups. 
If interested, please contact:

Volunteer Coordinator
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161-3856
(530)582-7892

El Capitan State Beach
El Capitan State Beach has Maintenance Host and Camp Host positions. The typical appointment is three months up to a maximum of six months.
Camp Host duties include assisting staff with fee collection, providing public information, firewood sales (Hosts must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.), reporting of incidents and emergencies, and light maintenance.
Maintenance Host duties include restroom cleaning, maintenance projects, grounds keeping, and reporting of incidents and emergencies.
The park has four Host campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and water, electrical and sewer hookups.
For questions (no applications will be accepted via email) about Camp Host opportunities please email Ranger Buckley at Ericka.Buckley@parks.ca.gov.
To apply for a Camp Host position, complete a DPR 208h form (available for download in the right tool bar of this page) and attach a picture of you with your RV/trailer/vehicle.  Mail the form and picture to:

Ranger Buckley
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, CA 93117
(Only mailed applications will be considered.)

Emma Wood State Beach - North Beach Campground
North Beach Campground has one Camp Host position. The Host site has no hookups. Hosts may use the dump station at Carpinteria SB. Duties include kiosk operations, greeting and registering campers, fee collection, reporting incidents and emergencies, light maintenance duties and firewood sales. Host assignments are from three to six months.
For more information, please contact Jaret Wrobel at Jaret.Wrobel@parks.ca.gov. Submit a completed application to Jaret Wrobel 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001.

Emma Wood State Beach - Ventura River Group Camp
The Ventura River Group Camp has three Camp Host positions. Two Host sites have water, sewer and electric hookups, the other site has water and electric hookups only. Camp Host duties include kiosk operation, greeting and registering campers, fee collection, reporting incidents and emergencies, light maintenance, opening and securing entrance gate on a morning and evening basis, and firewood sales. Host assignments are from three to six months.
For more information, please contact Jaret Wrobel at Jaret.Wrobel@parks.ca.gov. Submit a completed application to Jaret Wrobel 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area - No longer accepting applications for Summer, 2023 
Beals Point Campground 
Beals Point campground offers 21 sites with full hook-ups (sewer and water) and 49 sites without. There are two designated host sites offering full hook-ups. The camp host duties require a 30 hour per week minimum consisting of campground registration, camp checks, firewood sales, light maintenance, and kiosk operational duties. A minimum stay of six months is required.
Peninsula Campground 
Peninsula Campground is located on the east side of Folsom Lake in a remote location and is approximately 25 minutes southwest of the town Cool. The Peninsula campground offers 83 sites with one host site offering full hook-ups. The camp host duties require a 30 hour per week minimum consisting of campground registration, camp checks, firewood sales, light maintenance, and kiosk operational duties. A minimum stay of six months is required.

If interested in the either camp host position, please fill out the VIPP Form (application) below and email it to flsra.camphost@parks.ca.gov.


Fort Humboldt SHP

(Occasional openings)  Fort Humboldt State Historic Park is located within the City of Eureka. A large on-site trailer pad equipped with water, sewer, and electric power hookups is provided. This position will perform routine housekeeping and facility maintenance duties, open and close interpretive facilities plus a single public restroom during day-use hours, and provide direction and information to the visiting public upon request. The Fort Humboldt Volunteer Camp Host is expected to work 20 hours per week during their tenure. For more information, please contact Brian Everest at Brian.Everest@parks.ca.gov or (707) 677-3578.

Gaviota State Park
Gaviota State Park has Maintenance Host and Camp Host positions. The typical appointment is three months up to a maximum of six months.
Camp Host duties include assisting staff with fee collection, providing public information, firewood sales (Hosts must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.), reporting of incidents and emergencies, and light maintenance.
Maintenance Host duties include restroom cleaning, maintenance projects, grounds keeping, and reporting of incidents and emergencies.
The park host campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and water, electrical and sewer hookups.
For questions (no applications will be accepted via email) about Camp Host opportunities please email Ranger Buckley at Ericka.Buckley@parks.ca.gov.
To apply for a Camp Host position, complete a DPR 208h form (available for download in the right tool bar of this page) and attach a picture of you with your RV/trailer/vehicle.  Mail the form and picture to:

Ranger Buckley
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, CA 93117
(Only mailed applications will be considered.)

Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
Accepting applications for Summer 2024.
This quaint old growth redwood park is situated on the beautiful Van Duzen River on Highway 36, approximately 20 minutes from the town of Fortuna.  The host site has full hook-ups.  Hosts at Grizzly Creek will assist with campground operations, day-use, light maintenance when needed, and if desired, will help with interpretive programs as well.  The park consists of 28 campsites, a group camp, a day-use area, meandering trails through the redwoods, and of course, the old-fashioned visitor center.  If you're seeking your first host position, Grizzly is a great way to learn the ropes.  If you're a seasoned host, you'll love it even more! Please note: Grizzly Creek has limited cell phone but our visitor center is a wi-fi hotspot. If you're interested in spending a couple months along the banks of the Van Duzen, surrounded by towering redwoods, please contact Ranger John Hardcastle at (707) 946-1813 or john.hardcastle@parks.ca.gov for more information.

Grover Hot Springs State Park
Campground open late April to early October. Camp host site has electricity, water and sewer. Duties may include collection of camp fees and operation of reservation system, visitor information and contact, firewood sales, and housekeeping. Will work 20 to 30 hours per week. Prefer to have a camp host who can stay during the entire time that the campground is open. Grover is a beautiful park, nestled in the Sierras, 40 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. There is a wealth of scenic recreational opportunities in the area.
Please call (530) 694-2649 for additional information.

Half Moon Bay State Beach
All host positions for 2022 and 2023 are filled.
Half Moon Bay State Beach is located 25 miles south of San Francisco on the beautiful San Mateo Coast. Our 53-site campground overlooks the ocean and is busy year-round, attracting mostly RV campers. Host duties include campground registration, visitor assistance, firewood sales, closing entrance gates, and light maintenance tasks (i.e. toilet paper restocking, light bathroom cleaning). Full hook-ups available for camp host sites. Enjoy miles of coastline in close proximity to all the amenities of Half Moon Bay!

Half Moon Bay State Beach has two camp host positions. Host assignments are from four to six months. Previous camp host experience is preferred. Must be comfortable working a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

For any questions, or if interested in applying, email Travis Santoro at Travis.Santoro@parks.ca.gov.

Hearst San Simeon State Park 
Currently Accepting Applications
Camp host are responsible for conducting campground checks, collecting fees, firewood sales, answering questions from the public, performing light maintenance duties, and assisting the entrance station and ranger staff as needed. The host is expected to work 25+ hours each week and the position is typically a four month commitment. The campsite has full hookups and Wi-Fi. If you wish to be considered for this position please email a volunteer application to nick.chase@parks.ca.gov.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (April 1 through October 31)
Henry Cowell is located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. It is only a few short miles from the city of Santa Cruz. The park features 15 miles of hiking and riding trails through a variety of forested areas including redwood, mixed evergreen, riparian, ponderosa pine, and a rare ecosystem called the Santa Cruz Sand Hills. The park's day use area contains large old-growth redwoods.
The campground is located in a warmer, drier, non-redwood section of the park. There are 110 campsites plus a bike-in site. The camp host is provided with full hookups in a site that can accommodate a maximum 34' RV. Duties include greeting campers and providing information and assistance. The camp host is also responsible for wood sales, a daily camp check, and some light maintenance.
If you are interested in a position at this family-friendly campground, please mail your application to the Camp Host Coordinator at 101 North Trees Park Road, Felton, CA 95018. For any questions, please e-mail Macenzie McLernon at Macenzie.McLernon@parks.ca.gov.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
Accepting applications for 2024.
If you’d like to work in a busy, fun environment with other dedicated volunteers, then Humboldt Redwoods is the right place for you. Located in the heart of the redwood empire, this visitor center sees thousands of people all year long. Volunteers are expected to run the book store and visitor center, help visitor center staff with various duties including stocking and light cleaning, be available to answer the many questions posed by interested visitors and sometimes volunteers will take part in interpretive programs. Volunteers at Humboldt Redwoods often return year after year to be a part of this special place and a member of this great team. Individual RV sites with full hook-ups are provided and are located in the employee housing section of park headquarters. It doesn’t get better than this! For more information please contact Sophia Eckert at (707) 946-2263 or by e-mail at director@humboldtredwoods.org for more information.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Burlington Campground

2024 positions are full.
Burlington Campground is located on the scenic and historic Avenue of the Giants next to the Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center and is open year around. During the summer months, this 58-site campground is busy with many families who return year after year to enjoy the beautiful redwoods and the many recreational opportunities the park offers.  In the winter, things slow down a bit with tourists and fishermen staying for just one night or two. Camp hosts who work during the summer months help in the kiosk working with park seasonal staff.  During the winter months, hosts do most of the day to day chores of campground operations.  Full hookups are provided. 
Please contact Ranger John Hardcastle at (707) 946-1813 or john.hardcastle@parks.ca.gov for more information.  To apply, please complete our online application.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Cuneo Creek Horse Camp

One paragraph is not enough to brag about Cuneo Creek Horse Camp!  This beloved campground is located on an old homestead amongst 100-year old apple and pear trees, beautiful shade trees and amazing wildlife.  Also among the daily visitors are equestrian campers and day-users.  Humboldt Redwoods State Park has over 100 miles of trails, many of which are open to horses.  People come from all over the United States to visit this campground!  As the host, you will interact with a wide variety of people and their beautiful horses, but horse experience is not required.  The host at Cuneo Creek registers campers and day-users, sells firewood and answers a myriad of questions.  Full hook-ups are provided. Light maintenance duties are appreciated but not required.  For the right people, Cuneo Creek is a dream come true.  This position doesn't come open often, so please call soon.
Please contact Ranger John Hardcastle at (707) 946-1813 or john.hardcastle@parks.ca.gov for more information.  To apply, please complete our online application.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Albee Creek Campground
Albee Creek Campground is located at the edge of the beautiful and famous Rockefeller Forest. Full hook-ups are provided. This is a highly desirable host position and is likely to be filled quickly. Albee Creek is a favorite spot for many families who often stay a week or two at a time.  Recreational opportunities abound at Albee Creek as this area is an entry point to many trails that are open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.  Swimming and wading holes are nearby, as well as in the two creeks that border the campground itself.  Hosts will cover shifts in the kiosk usually once or twice a week, depending on staffing levels. Light maintenance work is appreciated, but not required.  If you love the tranquility of the redwoods and want to interact with a wonderful clientele.
Please contact Ranger John Hardcastle at (707) 946-1813 or john.hardcastle@parks.ca.gov for more information.  To apply, please complete our online application.

Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Located off scenic Highway 88 southeast of Sacramento, Indian Grinding Rock SHP is a small park with a 23-site campground nestled in the pines, cedars, and oaks of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Host duties include fee collection, campground checks, light maintenance and housekeeping duties, firewood sales, and frequent public contact. The camp host site can accommodate a 32-foot RV and has electrical, septic, and water hookups. If you wish to be considered for future vacancies, contact Keli Ward at Keli.Ward@parks.ca.gov.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
(Availability year around) This park features more than 10,000 acres of redwoods, and the wild and scenic Smith River. Host site has full hook-ups, but no phone service (Cellular works in most parts of campground).  Camp host duties include assisting with campground registration, firewood sales, staffing visitor center, and performing light maintenance.  We have an active partnership with the Redwood National Parks.  Please contact the David Hahn at david_hahn@nps.gov or (707) 465-7457 for more information.

If interested in becoming a visitor center host at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, please contact Michael Frederick, at michael_frederick@nps.gov or (707) 951-5212.

Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
We currently have openings for camp hosts!
Lake Oroville SRA is located approximately 75 miles north of Sacramento and has three hook-up/tent campgrounds, all of which offer convenient full hook-ups for its camp hosts. Selected camp hosts will provide support to rangers and visitor service staff, provide information and directions to the public, sell firewood and assist in campground registration and fee collection. Camp host must be available to work on weekends and holidays.
For further information regarding camp hosting availability at Lake Oroville SRA, please contact Ranger Bryan Taylor at bryan.taylor@parks.ca.gov (e-mail preferred) or (530) 990-6637.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Lake Perris SRA has 10 camp host sites.  All sites have full hook-ups.  Maximum stay is 6 months.  Camp host duties include greeting the public, selling passes and taking group reservations.  Maintenance positions also available.  Please contact the Supervising Ranger at (951) 443-2421.

Lake Tahoe West Shore
Lake Tahoe – the gem of the Sierra. Come enjoy the beauty of the lake and the mountains.   Camp Host duties include greeting visitors and providing assistance and information, firewood sales, staffing entrance stations, staffing the visitor center, reporting incidents and emergencies, light maintenance and conducting camp and parking checks. Each Camp Host site has a picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker, 110 volt 30 amp electrical hookup and a sewer hookup. Due to the black bear presence in the park, hard sided equipment is required for hosts. Minimum commitment of 4 months, 30 volunteer hours per week and be available on all weekends and holidays. Questions – 530-523-3187. Please email an application and photo of your RV/trailer/vehicle to Elizabeth.McMillan@parks.ca.gov  or mail it to:
CA State Parks - Sierra District
Camp Host Coord. – Lake Sector
PO Box 266
Tahoma, CA 96142

D.L. Bliss State Park    (mid May through mid October, - weather dependent) - Closed in 2023 for waterline project.
D.L. Bliss State Park features excellent beach and hiking trails. The park contains 165 campsites, a visitor center and day use parking lots. 2 Campground Hosts, 1 Visitor Center Host.
Ed Z'berg - Sugar Pine Point State Park  (early May through October)
Sugar Pine Point State Park contains one of the finest remaining natural areas on Lake Tahoe. The park has 175 campsites and a separate day use area. 2 Host sites.
Emerald Bay State Park – Boat Camp   (late May through September, weather dependent)
Located on north side of Emerald Bay (Gated service road).  Boat-in Campground contains 20 boat-in campsites and is approximately 1 mile north of Vikingsholm on the Rubicon Trail. 
Emerald Bay State Park Eagle Point Campground (late May through Labor Day)
The Eagle Point Campground consists of 100 campsites and is located at the south end of Emerald Bay. 2 Host sites. Seven miles north of South Lake Tahoe. Trailer Max: 29ft or Motorhome 31ft.

Leo Carillo State Park All Hosting positions are currently filled.
Interested applicants should email a completed VIPP-Volunteer In Parks Program Application DPR 208H to Christina Kajitori at angelescamphost@parks.ca.gov. Resumes and photos of your camping vehicle are encouraged. Host sites have a picnic table, fire ring, electricity, and water and sewer hookups. Duties include camper registration, collection fees, staffing visitor center, firewood sales (able to lift up to 25lbs.) and light maintenance. The host is expected to work at least 25 hours each week; a three to six month commitment is desirable.

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park-Chute Hill Campground
(Availability late April through September, weather dependent.)
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, a forested 3,000-acre park, is the site of California's largest hydraulic gold mine .The park contains 28 campsites without hookups, 3 cabins and has a separate day use area. Camp Host duties include greeting visitors and providing public assistance and information, firewood sales (Hosts must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.), collecting fees, reporting incidents and emergencies, conducting camp checks, assisting in the Visitor’s Center and light maintenance. Camp Hosts may also have the opportunity to present or assist with interpretive programs.
There is one Camp Host site in the Chute Hill Campground. The Camp Host site comes with a picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker and a sewer hookup (no electricity at this time). Due to food storage regulations and the black bear presence in the park, hard sided equipment is required for Camp Hosts. RV/Trailers can be no longer than 19 ft. Prospective camp host volunteers must be team-oriented with good communication skills and sunny dispositions. We ask that you make a minimum commitment of 4 months, 30 volunteer hours per week and be available on all weekends and holidays. To apply for a Camp Host position, complete a VIPP Application (available for download in the right tool bar of this page) and attach a photo of you with your RV/trailer/vehicle. If you have any questions, you can contact Supervising Park Ranger, Mary Moyer at (530) 489-8204 or e-mail mary.moyer@parks.ca.gov.  You can either email your completed application and photo to Mary Moyer or mail it to:

Malakoff Diggins SHP
23579 North Bloomfield Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
Attn: Host Coordinator, Mary Moyer

Malibu Creek State Park All Hosting positions are currently filled.
Applicants will be accepted for review anytime. Interested applicants should email a completed VIPP-Volunteer in Parks Program Application (DPR 208H) to Christina Kajitori at angelescamphost@parks.ca.gov. Resumes and photos of your camping vehicle are encouraged. Host sites have a picnic table, fire ring, electricity, and water and sewer hookups. Duties include camper registration, collection fees, staffing visitor center, firewood sales (able to lift up to 25lbs.) and light maintenance. The host is expected to work at least 25 hours each week; a three to six month commitment is desirable.

Manresa State Beach & Campground
Santa Cruz District is looking for enthusiastic campground host. The campground is nestled in 200’ high sand dunes, sprinkled with coyote brush, coastal sagebrush, and lizard tail plants overlooking the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. The campground site is developed and has full hook-ups. If you are interested in becoming a camp host for Manresa Uplands State Beach and Campground please send your VIPP Application to us via e-mail; SouthPajaroCH@parks.ca.gov.

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Now Accepting Applications for Volunteer Camp Hosts
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is looking for friendly, hard-working people to volunteer as camp hosts from April through October with a minimum three-month commitment. We have beautiful camp host sites with free hook-ups (water, sewer, 30amp) for your RV and complimentary laundry facilities. There is no cell service inside the park but we do have Wi-Fi at the visitor center. Duties include assisting campers, staffing a small visitor center, and reporting emergencies. McArthur-Burney has 128 campsites surrounded by tall pines. There is access to Lake Britton to enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and, of course, the breathtaking 129 foot-tall Burney Falls. There is much to see and do in the surrounding area as well. So please come and join our wonderful staff and team of volunteers.

Contact Ranger Justin Edwards at 530-712-7275 or Justin.Edwards@parks.ca.gov for more information.

McConnell State Park
McConnell is located along the Merced river in Ballico, which consists of Day use and 23 camping sites including the group campsites.
Campground host site has Full Hook-ups, picnic table and fire ring.  Duties include assisting staff with fee collection, camp checks, providing public information and firewood sales.
Contact Ranger Luisana Muniz at (209) 826-1196 or by email at  Luisana.muniz@parks.ca.gov

McGrath State Beach

McGrath State Beach Campground has three Camp Host positions. All Host sites have full hookups. McGrath State Beach is currently closed. Three Camp Hosts will keep an eye on the quiet park. Visitor Services Camp Host duties include kiosk operation, fee collection, greeting and registering campers, reporting incidents and emergencies. Camp Hosts will be scheduled kiosk shifts at neighboring parks. Reliable transportation is a must. Host assignments are from three to six months.

For more information, please contact Jaret Wrobel at Jaret.Wrobel@parks.ca.gov. Submit a completed application to Jaret Wrobel. 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001.

Mendocino Sector Parks

Camp and Park Host positions available in 9 beautiful parks along the rugged coastline and in the redwoods.

Hendy Woods State Park
Position Available Summer 2024 (April-October)
Hendy Woods State Park is an 845-acre redwood oasis with 92 campsites and 4 primitive cabins, offering a traditional family camping experience along with several hiking trails through two separate old growth redwood groves. The park is located in the beautiful Anderson Valley three miles West of the town of Philo and 20 miles from the coast. The Anderson Valley hosts several wineries along Hwy 128 and the Anderson Valley Brewing Company in Boonville. Some services, gas, hardware, and local markets are available in Philo and Boonville. Shopping and more services are available in Ukiah, a drive of approximately 45 minutes. Summers and warm with temperatures in the 80s-90s during the day and mid-40s-50s at night. Winter weather can be cold and very wet with temperatures in the 40s-50s during the day and mid-20s-30s at night. This host site has full hook-ups water, sewer, and electrical (30 and 50 amp) but no propane hook-ups. There is some cell phone reception and Wi-Fi is available at the kiosk. If you enjoy the outdoors, you will love Hendy Woods State Park.  Please contact Chris Townsend by email at Christopher.Townsend@parks.ca.gov.

MacKerricher State Park
ACTIVELY HIRING HOSTS FOR IMMEDIATE POSITION
This state park showcases the rugged beauty of the Mendocino Coast. The park features 10 miles of beach, a lake, sand dunes and coastal trails. The park is three miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1, near the town of Cleone. There are 143 campsites and 2 group camps located in the park. There are two different host sites in the park with different duties: Visitor Services Hosts and Light Maintenance Hosts. Visitor Services Host duties include working in the entrance station, doing camp checks, collecting fees, selling firewood, registering campers and working with the reservation systems. Prior State Park host experience using the R2S2 reservation system is desirable. Light Maintenance Host duties include selling firewood, selling tokens, cleaning campsites, stocking comfort buildings, and light maintenance. All applicants must be able to provide great customer service in a very fast paced, extremely busy park. Electrical, water and sewer hook-ups are available. 
Please contact Tracy Weisberg by email at tracy.weisberg@parks.ca.gov and/or Alex.Weseloh@parks.ca.gov or by phone 707-964-3689.

Manchester State Park
POSITION AVAILABLE WINTER 2024 (October-April)
Manchester State Park is located along the beautiful Mendocino coast six miles north of the town of Point Arena. The park has 36 primitive campsites and group camping. Some services, gas, laundry, and a local market are available in Manchester and Point Arena. There is some cell phone reception and Wi-Fi is available at the office. Looking for a great host who is self-driven and enjoys working outdoors. Host site has full hook-ups; water, sewer and electrical (30 amp), but no propane hook-up. Summer host duties include assisting campers, fee collection, firewood sales, housekeeping and light maintenance. The campground is closed during the winter, so winter host responsibilities will involve caretaking the park. Summers are cool with temperatures in the mid-50s - 60s during the day and mid-40s - 50s at night. Winter weather along the coast can be cold and wet with temperatures in the 40s - 50s during the day and 40s at night. Strong winds prevail year around.
Please contact Tracy Weisberg by email at tracy.weisberg@parks.ca.gov and/or Alex.Weseloh@parks.ca.gov or by phone 707-964-3689.

Mendocino Headlands State Park
Ford House Visitor Center
Continuously Accepting Applications
The Ford House Museum & Visitor Center at the Mendocino Headlands State Park seeks Docents to work in the Ford House providing house tours, dispensing local information, selling items in the gift shop on a point-of-sale system and performing light housekeeping, as well as providing support for events. The Ford House, built in 1854 in Mendocino, is located in the heart of Mendocino and serves as a museum, retail store and information center for visitors, and is operated by the 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Mendocino Area Parks Association (MendoParks).
Host sites are available at the California State Parks Mendocino District yard located approximately three miles from the Ford House. Water, electric (50 amp) and sewer hookups provided. As needed, Hosts may be asked to work at any visitor centers operated by MendoParks (the Ford House, MacKerricher, Van Damme and Greenwood SB Visitor Center and Museum) as part of their required volunteer commitment.
Please contact volunteers@mendoparks.org.

Navarro River Redwoods State Park
Continuously Accepting Applications (Season is May – September)
Navarro River Redwoods is a 660 acres, 14 mile redwood corridor from Anderson Valley to the Pacific Ocean. The park offers 26 primitive campsites at Paul Dimmick Campground nestled in a redwood grove with access to the Navarro River and 10 primitive campsites at Navarro Beach campground. The camp host position is in Paul Dimmick Campground and is 7 miles east from the coast and 14 miles west of the town of Philo, CA. The local area offers several wineries along Hwy 128 and the Anderson Valley Brewing Company in Boonville. Some services, gas, hardware, and local markets are available in Philo and Boonville. Shopping and more services are available in Ukiah, a drive of approximately 1 hour. Summers are warm with temperatures in the 80s-90s during the day and mid-40s-50s at night. This is a ‘backcountry’ camp host position with no hook ups. Services may be provided for a generator and waste water. Cell service is minimal in the campground; we will provide a radio for emergency contacts.
If you are interested in this unique camp hosting position at Navarro River Redwoods, please contact Alex Weseloh by email: alex.weseloh@parks.ca.gov or 707-961-0404.

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
Continuously Accepting Applications
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is located just north of Mendocino Village, on Point Cabrillo Drive. There are two side-by-side host sites with full hook-ups available for a person or couple willing to put in 20 hours of volunteer time at week at the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse museums, gift shop, and marine science exhibit, under the direction of the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association. Duties include leading walking tours, manning the gift shop, docenting in the museums, and leading tours to the top of the lighthouse, as well as infrequent administrative tasks.
Please direct all inquiries to Jen Lewis by email at info@pointcabrillo.org or by phone at 707-937-6123 or Amelia Schall by email Amelia.Schall@parks.ca.gov  or at 707-800-6406.

Russian Gulch State Park
Continuously Accepting Applications
This scenic park along the Mendocino Coast is located three miles north of Mendocino and seven miles south of Fort Bragg and includes beautiful beaches, bluffs, trails, and a waterfall. The park has 29 camp sites and one group camp. Host duties include assisting campers, parking lot checks, firewood sales, and housekeeping. This host site has full hook-ups water, sewer and electrical (30amp) but no propane hook-ups. Candidates must be self-motivated and hard working. Looking for people with a strong desire to improve the parks and give outstanding customer service. There is limited cell phone reception and Wi-Fi is available at the Rec Hall.  
Please contact Krista Pelikan at 707-961-0404 or by email at krista.pelikan@parks.ca.gov or you can apply online.

Van Damme State Park
Currently seeking spring / summer applicants for April 2024 - October 2024
This park is located two miles south of Mendocino along the scenic north coast and has a mild climate and wonderful trails. Host sites have water, electric (30 amp) and sewer hookups, but no propane available. There are two host sites. Some camp host duties include assisting campers, firewood and shower token sales, and ensuring campsites are in order for new arrivals. Candidates must be self-motivated and hard working. Looking for people with a strong desire to improve the parks and give outstanding customer service.  Cell phone signals are not strong, but Wi-Fi is available at the Visitor Center.
Please contact Brandon Burson by e-mail at brandon.burson@parks.ca.gov or at  (707) 292-0740 OR Tracy Weisberg by email at tracy.weisberg@parks.ca.gov or (707) 964-3689.

Westport-Union Landing State Beach
Continuously Accepting Applications

This state park showcases the rugged beauty of the Mendocino Coast with sweeping views of the restless Pacific, tree-covered mountains, and the Lost Coast. The park is three miles north of the town of Westport. There are 86 campsites located along three miles of bluffs and sandy beaches at one of the few parks in California that offers campsites that overlook the ocean. Host duties include assisting campers, fee collection, firewood sales, housekeeping, and light maintenance. Electrical, water and sewer hook-ups are available. The host site is located on a bluff that overlooks the beach and ocean.
Please contact Tracy Weisberg by email at tracy.weisberg@parks.ca.gov or phone 707-964-3689.


Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
Accepting applications for Winter, 2023/24 (10/1/23-3/31/24)
Located just twenty minutes from North Fresno, Millerton Lake State Recreation Area offers volunteer opportunities as a camp host, complete with a full hook-up site. Camp Hosts will be expected to be available at least five days a week in the campground performing tasks such as disseminating park information, answering visitors’ questions, checking in campers, light maintenance and housekeeping, confirming fees are paid, and minimal radio usage. Be visible for visitor inquiries, and part of the Millerton Lake SRA team. Currently accepting applications.
Please contact Millerton Lake SRA at (559) 822-2332 for more information. Visit us at www.parks.ca.gov/millertonlake.

Montana de Oro State Park
Camp host is responsible for conducting camp checks, collecting fees, selling firewood, answering questions from the public, light maintenance, and helping entrance station and ranger staff as needed.  The position is a four month commitment. The host is expected to work 30 hours each week.  The campsite has full hookups. Maximum RV or trailer length for this host site is 30'. 
If you wish to be considered for future vacancies, please email a Volunteer Application to Ranger Tyler David at Tyler.David@parks.ca.gov.

Morro Bay State Park
The camp host is responsible for conducting camp checks, collecting fees, selling firewood, answering questions from the public, light maintenance, and helping the entrance station and ranger staff as needed.  The host is expected to work 30 hours each week; the position is a four month to a six month commitment.  The campsite has full hookups.
If you wish to be considered for future vacancies, please email a Volunteer Application to Ranger Tyler David at Tyler.David@parks.ca.gov.

Morro Strand State Beach
Camp hosts are responsible for conducting camp checks, collecting fees, selling firewood, answering questions from the public, light maintenance, and helping the entrance station and ranger staff as needed.  The host is expected to work 30 hours each week;  the position is a four month to a six month commitment.  The campsite has full hookups.
If you wish to be considered for future vacancies, please email a Volunteer Application to Ranger Tyler David at Tyler.David@parks.ca.gov.

Mount Diablo State Park
The park contains three family campgrounds and five group campgrounds. Camp host sites are available at two family campgrounds: Live Oak and Juniper and at the Mitchell Canyon Staging Area.
The Live Oak Campground is at an elevation of 1,500 feet and has 22 developed camp sites.  The camp host site is at the entrance of the campground and has water and electric hook-ups.
The Juniper Campground is at 2,800 feet and has 36 developed campsites.  Some winter time snow can be expected.  The host site has water, dump station, and propane. No electricity is available at that site.
The Mitchell Canyon Staging Area is near the city of Clayton. The host site is at gravel parking area of the park and has water, dump station, and electric hook-ups.
Camp host duties include working at a visitor center,  collection of fees, light janitorial and maintenance, provide visitor assistance and information, conduct camp checks, and assists at the entrance/ranger station as needed.  Please note size limitations for RV’s in effect for Mt. Diablo State Park.  RV’s and trailers over 28 feet not allowed due to narrow mountain roads and overhanging tree branches.  Applicants are encouraged to visit the park prior to applying.  Minimum stay is three months; maximum stay is six months.
For further information please email Cameron Morrison at cameron.morrison@parks.ca.gov for more information.

Mount San Jacinto State Park
(Availability year around)  Each campground has one camp host site, each with full hook-ups.  Minimum stay required is three months.  Camp host duties include greeting the public, light housekeeping, selling wood, and fee collection.  Please contact the staff at (909) 659-2607.

New Brighton State Beach 
(Availability year round)
New Brighton State Beach is located in Capitola along the Santa Cruz coast.  The campground is forested and situated on the bluffs above Monterey Bay.  The host will assist park staff with general campground duties.  The host sites have full hook-ups.  Three month work commitments are required. 
For further information, mail your application to the Camp Host Coordinator at 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003.

Palomar Mountain State Park  - All host positions are currently full.  Please feel free to inquire about a possible opening in April of 2024.
Located in northeast San Diego County, the park has 31 campsites and features spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.  Hiking, picnicking, and fishing for trout in Doane Pond are popular activities throughout the park's 1,897 acres of coniferous forests. The world famous Palomar Observatory is located 8 miles east of the park.
Camp Host positions require a minimum of 20 hours per week.  Duties include visitor assistance, campground checks and light housekeeping. Minimum stay is 3 months; maximum stay is 6 months.
For further information contact the park at (760) 742-3462 or Andrew.Ferreira@parks.ca.gov.

Picacho State Recreation Area
Camp hosts are needed at Picacho State Recreation Area from October through April.
A former mining town located on California’s southeastern border, the park provides visitors with quiet refuge deep within the Sonoran Desert as well as access to the lower Colorado River.
The minimum stay is 3 months, with a minimum commitment to work 30 hours per week. Duties include providing information to visitors, performing light campground maintenance, assisting with the park recycling program, and if needed, staffing the visitor center/park office. There are also opportunities to support interpretive programs.
Please be aware the park is located in a very remote area. The main road to access the park includes 18 miles of unpaved road with sandy areas. The road travels down canyons and through washes. The maximum trailer length is 30 ft. If you are traveling in a camper/motorhome, the maximum length is 35 ft.
If your vehicle is able to traverse the main road, you will be rewarded with a stay at one of the geological gems of the California State Park system. The main campground provides convenient access to hiking trails that showcase the breathtaking colors and striking landforms of the Chocolate Mountain range. For those traveling with a boat, the park offers easy access to the Lower Colorado River with two launches near the campground.
Interested in spending a season immersed in an area rich with history, wildlife, and flowing landscapes? Contact Eric Kung at Eric.Kung@parks.ca.gov to apply.

Pismo State Beach Camp Host applications will be accepted anytime.
Pismo State Beach has two campgrounds: North Beach Campground and Oceano Campground (not Oceano Dunes).

  • North Beach Campground has two camp host sites. One host site is active year round; Hosts serve from Oct 1-Mar 30 and April 1st-Sept 30; the other host position serves from Memorial Day-Labor Day.
  • The second campground at Pismo State Beach is Oceano Campground. Oceano Campground has a host from Oct 1-Mar 30th and April 1st-Sept 30th.

Interested applicants should email a completed VIPP application (DPR 208H) to robert.cooper@parks.ca.gov.

Plumas-Eureka State Park
(Availability mid May – September)  Located in Graeagle, Northern California, Plumas-Eureka State Park’s beautiful 67 site campground is adjacent to Jamison Creek and hiking trails.  If you're tired of the desert, here's your chance to enjoy the mountains for the summer.  Plenty of golfing and fishing in the area.  Camp host duties include “meet and greet” the visitors, campground registration, complete camp checks, firewood sales and light maintenance.  ELECTRICITY IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE CAMP HOST SITE.
Contact Ranger Timothy Quandt at (530) 836-2380 or by email at timothy.quandt@parks.ca.gov.

Point Mugu State Park  All Hosting positions are currently filled.
Interested applicants should email a completed California State Parks Volunteer Application (DPR 208H) to Christina Kajitori at angelescamphost@parks.ca.gov. Resumes and photos of your camping vehicle are encouraged. Point Mugu State Park has two campgrounds: Sycamore Campground and Thornhill Broome Campground.  Sycamore Campground has electric, water, and sewer hook ups. The volunteer camp host site at Thornhill Broome campground is in a beach campground with water and sewer hookups. There are no electrical hook ups at the Thornhill Broome Camp Host Site. Camp host duties at each site include heavy public contact, selling firewood, providing information about campground rules to the public, campground operations, and light maintenance for at least 25 hours per week. Prior experience as a camp host and experience serving the public is desirable.

Portola Redwoods State Park
Campground host needed from October-April.
Portola Redwoods is looking for enthusiastic and reliable camp hosts. There are 53 sites in the main campground, six walk-in sites, four hike and bike sites and four group camps. The park's campgrounds are nestled amongst the redwoods and beautiful Peter's Creek and Pescadero Creeks flow through the park.
Camp host duties include assisting staff with fee collection, providing visitors with park information, light housekeeping, map and wood sales, and reporting incidents and emergencies.  There is a minimum two-month commitment and a maximum six-month stay.  The preference is for a host who can commit to a six-month assignment, but we can be flexible.
The newly renovated camp host site provides 50 amp electricity, water and sewer.  There is also a phone line at the host site.  Maximum length is 27 feet for trailers and 30 feet for motor homes. Be aware that the road into the park is steep and winding. The park is located 9 miles from the nearest store and 14 miles from the nearest gasoline.
Experienced hosts are preferred, please explore what a camp host is prior to applying.  However, if you have a passion for parks and for customer service, please feel free to apply, even without experience.  Two nights off per week; expected to be working on weekends.  Please contact Patrick Rosso at 831.345.2519 or Patrick.Rosso@parks.ca.gov with questions.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Prairie Creek Redwoods SP is located about 50 miles north of Eureka, CA. With over 70 miles of hiking trails and beaches, and the world famous Fern Canyon, there is something for everyone. We are currently looking for fun, energetic people who love the outdoors and want to be camp hosts or visitor center hosts. We have two campgrounds, Elk Prairie and Gold Bluffs Beach. Each host site requires 20 hours of volunteer service each week in exchange for an RV site with full hookups, water, sewer, and laundry. Camp hosts will assist Prairie Creek Redwoods SP staff in operating the campgrounds. This includes helping with campground registration, selling firewood, performing light maintenance, campground checks, answering visitor questions, and providing visitors with information regarding park use fees, rules, and regulations. Visitor Center hosts will be stationed at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center. They will provide park information to visitors and may perform cash handling duties in the bookstore.
Elk Prairie has two camp host sites which can accommodate RVs up to 32’. Elk Prairie has full hook ups w/30 amps.
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground has one camp host site, which can accommodate a 24' trailer or an RV that is no more than 28'. Camp hosts at Gold Bluffs Beach must have their own generator. They will have use of a free trailer pad with water and sewer hookups and gas to run the generator.
There are 3 sites available for Visitor Center hosts located near the seasonal housing in Elk Prairie, within walking distance of the Visitor Center. Sites 1 and 3 can accommodate RVs up to 30’. Site 2 can accommodate an RV up to 24’. Each site has full hook ups and access to laundry. 

If interested in becoming a camp host at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, please email Emily Christian at emilyrae.christian@parks.ca.gov or call (707) 465-7345.

If interested in becoming a visitor center host at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, please contact Kyle Achziger at kyle.achziger@parks.ca.gov or call (707) 502-692.

Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks is located near Crescent City, California.  This partnership serves Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park, Prairie Creek Redwood State Park and Redwood National Park.  The park campgrounds are nestled among the ancient redwood forests and pristine rivers of Northern California.  The Smith River and Klamath River, which run through Redwood National and State Parks, are world renowned for salmon and steelhead trout fishing.  Camp hosts are sought for year-round positions.  Duties include fee collection, campground checks, light maintenance duties, firewood sales, and visitor center operations.  Most host sites have electrical, septic, water hookups and will accomodate a 31-foot RV or trailer.  Please see specific park listings camp host needs and contact information.

Refugio State Beach
Refugio State Beach has Camp Host and Maintenance Host positions. The typical appointment is three up to a maximum of six months.

Camp Host duties include assisting staff with fee collection, providing public information, firewood sales (Hosts must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.), reporting incidents and emergencies, and light maintenance.
Maintenance Host duties include restroom cleaning, maintenance projects, grounds keeping, and reporting of incidents and emergencies.

The park has four host campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and water, electrical and sewer hookups.

For questions (no applications will be accepted via email) about Camp Host opportunities please email Ranger Buckley at Ericka.Buckley@parks.ca.gov.

To apply for a Camp Host position, complete a Volunteers in Parks Program (VIPP) application form (available for download in the right tool bar of this page) and attach a picture of you with your RV/trailer/vehicle.  Mail the form and picture to:

Ranger Buckley
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, CA 93117

Only mailed applications will be considered. 

Richardson Grove State Park
(Year Round)  This park has up to 4 camp host sites/positions available.  One is located in Huckleberry Campground (site #1) with full hook-ups.  Three are located in the non-public service area, overlooking the Eel River, all with water, electric and sewer hook-ups (new in 2021).  Camp host positions available in visitor services campground operations AND/OR visitor center operations.  Duties include camp checks, camper registration, firewood sales, and occasional light maintenance, AND/OR staffing the Visitor Center.  The park includes 172 developed campsites (at full operation July 1- Labor Day) located along the scenic South Fork of the Eel River, surrounded by towering coast redwoods, an historic visitor center, miles of hiking trails and excellent swimming and fishing opportunities, depending on the season.  For more information or to apply, please contact Ranger Andrea Mapes at (707) 247-3318 or andrea.mapes@parks.ca.gov for campground operation positions –OR- Sophia Eckert at director@humboldtredwoods.org.

Saddleback Butte State Park
(Available year round) The park is 20 minutes east of Lancaster, in the beautiful western Mojave Desert amongst Joshua Trees and desert shrubs, with 40 developed campsites and a visitor center. The host site has full hook-ups, a shade ramada, picnic table, fire ring with barbeque, and a mature Joshua Tree. The position is for three to six months with about five hours of work per day; duties include visitor assistance, staffing of the visitor center, and light maintenance. For a full description of the position, please visit our camp host information page or contact Matthew.Williams@parks.ca.gov for more information.
Camp Host Position

Salt Point State Park
Accepting applications for 2024 (for 4/1/24 and 7/1/24 start dates) and 2025
The camp host will provide information to visiting public, report medical emergencies, and other park related problems to the staff, and supplement the maintenance staff by performing minor housekeeping in the campground rest rooms. The camp host must be willing to work with people and possess good communication skills as well as possess the ability to collect fees, make change, and perform simple accounting procedures. The camp host reports to the designated Visitor Services Analyst. The camp host must be willing to work weekends and holidays. The schedule for this position is 5 days on and 2 days off, with hosts working Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Applicants must be willing to commit to at least a 3 month commitment that can be extended for another 3 months. Camp hosts will be trained by DPR staff in proper campground operations. 

  • Gerstle Cove Campground is located about 1 hour north of Bodega Bay and offers 29 campsites and a group campsite.
  • Woodside campground is located about 1 hour north of Bodega Bay and offers (up to) 78 campsites. 

For any questions regarding this position, please contact Lilia Ponce at (707) 210-5677 or Lilia.Ponce@parks.ca.gov.

Salton Sea SRA

Seeking a place to spend the winter in sunny southern California with a view? Consider the Salton Sea State Recreation Area! Volunteers and camp hosts are needed from October through April at California’s largest lake. Currently, multiple camp host/volunteer spaces are available at our lakeshore campgrounds. We provide full hookup sites backdropped by views of the sea and the Santa Rosa Mountains.

Duties include staffing the visitor center, performing light maintenance and housekeeping, running the camp store, and helping with educational activities. The minimum stay is 3 months, with a minimum commitment to work 30 hours per week. We are particularly interested in recruiting volunteers with a keen interest and expertise in birding, as the Salton Sea is a major stop along the Pacific Flyway for hundreds of migratory bird species.

Although located in a rural area, the Salton Sea State Recreation Area is less than an hour away from beautiful desert cities such as Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Palm Desert. For those interested in exploring the high desert, the southern entrance of Joshua Tree National Park is also a short drive from the park. During the winter months, the weather is perfectly mild with warm days and cool evenings.

The Salton Sea is often misunderstood. Despite challenges regarding increasing salinity and retreating shorelines, the sea plays an essential role in maintaining California’s extraordinary biological diversity and offers many opportunities for inspiration and education. As a camp host, you will have the ability to gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balancing act orchestrated by natural forces.

Do you love birding, the desert night sky, and warm winters? If so, please contact Eric Kung at Eric.Kung@parks.ca.gov to apply.

Samuel P. Taylor State Park
(Availability year around)  Samuel P. Taylor State Park has a large developed campground with 60 campsites, 5 cabins, and a handful of group sites. There are 3 distinctive opportunities at the park, and each host site is unique.  The largest RV that can be accommodated in a host site is 50 ft, hook-ups and sewer are provided.  The camp hosts perform light maintenance and work with visitor services staff assisting park visitors with registration, firewood sales, and providing general information.  Each camp host should be willing to volunteer a minimum of 30 hours per week. 
Please contact Ranger Westley Dingman at Westley.Dingman@parks.ca.gov or complete a CA State Parks Volunteer Application and send it to:

Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Attn: Camp Host Coordinator
PO Box 251
Lagunitas, CA 94938

San Buenaventura State Beach

San Buenaventura State Beach has two Camp Host positions. All Host sites have full hookups. Visitor Services Camp Host duties include kiosk operation, fee collection, greeting and registering campers, reporting incidents and emergencies, light maintenance. Maintenance Host duties include restroom cleaning, maintenance projects, ground keeping, and reporting incidents and emergencies. Host assignments are from three to six months.

For more information, please contact Jaret Wrobel at Jaret.Wrobel@parks.ca.gov. Submit a completed application to Jaret Wrobel 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001. 

San Clemente State Beach
All Camp Host spots are filled at this time - thank you for your interest.

Since 1937 San Clemente has been one of the most popular beaches in California.  Host duties include camp checks, assistance at entrance stations, firewood sales, light maintenance, providing public information, etc.

San Elijo State Beach
All Maintenance Host spots are filled through 2024 - thank you for your interest.

San Elijo State Beach is located in San Diego County in the city of Cardiff By the Sea. It has 171 campsites and six combination buildings (restroom/showers). The typical appointment for this volunteer position is four months. Hosts sites offer a picnic table, fire ring, electricity, water and sewer hookups.

Maintenance Camp Host duties include restroom cleaning & sanitization, minor maintenance projects, trash collection, light weed abatement and reporting of incidents and emergencies.

If you are interested in volunteering as a Maintenance Camp Host please contact Steve Petix at Steve.Petix@parks.ca.gov or by phone at 760-436-2606.

San Luis Reservoir State Recreational Area
(Availability Year Round)  

Full Hook-ups for camp host site at San Luis Creek. San Luis Creek Campgrounds are located on the shores of the San Luis Reservoir, consists of 53 campsites with paved pads and electric hookups. The camp host duties can include camper registration, litter pickup, firewood sales, camp checks, minor facility upkeep and light maintenance as desired.  Minimum stay of one month.  San Luis Creek Campground is located near Santa Nell off HWY 152 near interstate 5 south of Gustine. 

  • For more information please call San Luis Reservoir at (209) 826-1196
  • Send applications to 31426 Gonzaga Rd, Gustine, Ca 95322 or  email: Luisana.muniz@parks.ca.gov


San Onofre State Beach
San Onofre Bluffs-All 2023 Camp Host spots are filled at this time - thank you for your interest. 

This beach offers camping and day-use parking along Old Highway 101 adjacent to the sandstone bluffs.  Additionally, the beach below, with six rugged dirt access trails cut into the bluff above, is popular with swimmers and surfers.

San Onofre - San Mateo Campground- Accepting Camp Host Applications continuously and filling positions as they become available. 

This campground lies a short distance inland from the 3.5-miles of sandy beaches within San Onofre State Beach.  A 1.5-mile Nature Trail connects the campground to Trestles Beach, a world class surfing site. San Mateo Creek flows east of the campground towards the ocean, creating key riparian and wetland habitats that host rare and endangered species. Please send completed Host applications to: vol.orangecoast@parks.ca.gov

Seacliff State Beach - Campground is currently closed - not accepting applicaitons at this time

Seacliff State Beach is located in Aptos directly on the Santa Cruz coast.  The campground is situated at beach level and can accommodate fully self-contained RVs or motorhomes only.  The host will assist park staff with general campground duties.  The host sites have full hook-ups.  Three month work commitments are required. 

Shasta State Historic Park 
This beautiful historic park is located in Shasta.  The position requires an active person interested in assisting the park's maintenance worker and supporting interpretive activities.  The host also provides nighttime surveillance and provides assistance with large special events.  The host site is developed and has full hook-ups.  Please contact Justin Edwards at (530) 712-7275 justin.edwards@parks.ca.gov for more information or to apply.

Silver Strand State Beach
If you are interested in a Camp host position at Silver Strand State Beach, please complete an online application and forward your application to Sean.Briscoe@parks.ca.gov and Dolores.Thuemmler@parks.ca.gov. We will review your application and will contact you if we determine you to be a good fit for the host team. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for California State Parks as a camp host at Silver Strand State Beach!

San Diego weather and ocean view. Volunteers perform traditional campground host duties, including such tasks as greeting campers and answering questions, informing campers of park regulations, checking in campers, conducting camp checks, light maintenance and checking restrooms. Camp Hosts are expected to be available 3 or 4 days a week. Minimum 3 month commitment and 30 volunteer hours per week for an active and friendly person or couple, enthusiastic about good customer service. Essential functions include ability to walk several times around the campground, bending, sweeping, and using as shovel for sand cleanup. RV site and full hookups provided.  

Silverwood Lake SRA

We are currently seeking Camp Hosts at this beautiful lake located in San Bernardino County and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest.  Silverwood Lake was formed by the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam. At 3,350 feet, it is the highest reservoir in the State Water Project. The park features hiking trails, swimming beaches and designated areas for boating, water-skiing and fishing. The lake has trout, large-mouth bass, striped bass, catfish and bluegill. There is a marina with a launching ramp, boat and equipment rentals, and a store. The park has 136 camp sites and several picnic areas. The lake attracts waterfowl, raptors and songbirds.  Osprey and bald eagles fish the lake in the winter.

Volunteer duties include assisting visitors, performing light janitorial and maintenance duties, conducting interpretive programs, and encouraging compliance with park rules and regulations (although hosts do not perform actual law enforcement duties).  Hosts may also perform a multitude of other duties to help the park.  Two Camp Hosts sites with full hook-ups are available.

If you are interested in volunteering as a Camp Host, please contact Leslie Pina by e-mail at leslie.pina@parks.ca.gov.

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park – Needle Rock Visitor's Center
A unique camp hosting experience awaits you at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, along the lost coast. The Needle Rock Visitor's Center is a rural camp hosting experience that is not for everyone: You must have a 4WD vehicle. Hosts will assist with backcountry campsite and day-use registration, provide visitor information and perform light maintenance when needed. Camp hosts live in provided accommodations behind the visitor's center. The visitor's center is approximately 1-1/2 hours from town, on a dirt road. The oceanfront vista and roaming Roosevelt Elk make up for the lengthy trip to the grocery store. Please note: Sinkyone Wilderness does not have cell phone service nor internet. Camp hosts are required to volunteer at least 30 days, working 20-30 hours per week - including weekends.

For more information or to apply, please contact Ranger Andrea Mapes at (707) 247-3318 or andrea.mapes@parks.ca.gov.

Sonoma Coast State Park
All 2024 positions are full (accepting applications for 2025)
Wrights Beach Campground is located about 6 miles north of Bodega Bay, and offers 27 campsites and 10 overflow sites, Bodega Dunes Campground is located one mile north of Bodega Bay and has 98 campsites, with two host sites, and a day use area on the beach.  The camp host will provide information to visiting public, report medical emergencies, and other park related problems to the staff, and supplement the maintenance staff by performing minor housekeeping in the campground rest rooms.  The camp host must be willing to work with people and possess good communication skills as well as possess the ability to collect fees, make change, and perform simple accounting procedures.  The camp host reports to the designated Visitor Services Analyst.  The camp host must be willing to work weekends and holidays.  The schedule for this position is 5 days on and 2 days off, with hosts working Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Applicants must be willing to commit to at least a 3 month commitment that can be extended for another 3 months.  Camp hosts will be trained by DPR staff in proper campground operations.  For any questions regarding this position please contact the park.
For any questions regarding this position, please call (707) 875-3483.

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
(Year round) 1 Camp host site.
This park has one host site/position available. The RV host site is located in the Rock Creek Campground (Campsite #1). It has 30-amp electrical, water and sewer hook-ups. Camp host duties include camp checks, camper registration, firewood sales, and occasional light maintenance. The park includes 162 developed campsites (at full operation mid-July-Labor Day) located along the beautiful South Fork of the Eel River in a mixed forest, miles of hiking trails and excellent swimming and fishing opportunities, depending on the season. For more information or to apply, please contact Ranger Andrea Mapes at (707) 247-3318 or andrea.mapes@parks.ca.gov.

Sue-meg State Park
(Occasional openings)  Sue-meg SP is located on the coastal headlands 30 miles north of Eureka.  Duties may include assisting with entrance station operation or interpretive programs, working the visitor center, answering questions and selling firewood from your campsite, and occasional housekeeping duties.  Duties vary by season and park needs.  Park provides a 30 foot camp host space in a campground with water, sewer and electric hook ups.  Contact Brian Everest at (707) 677-3578 or by email at Brian.Everest@parks.ca.gov.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Continuously taking applications
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is a 5,000-acre park nestled in the beautiful Mayacamas Mountains above the Sonoma Valley in the heart of California Wine Country. This volunteer position requires a 24-30 hour-per-week commitment and includes traditional host duties for a 50-site campground. Duties include campsite registration, fee collection, camp checks, visitor center operations, firewood sales, and housekeeping. Park maintenance staff is primarily responsible for bathroom cleaning, with hosts as backup.   A 3-month minimum commitment is required. The host position includes a full hook-up campsite with wifi.  We typically have two camp hosts or host couples at a time.  Each host or host couple works 3-4 days per week and is the “duty host” 3-4 nights per week. 
Maximum length: RV - 35 ft.; trailer - 33 ft. 

Note: This park is operated by the Sonoma Ecology Center and Team Sugarloaf, a group of non-profit organizations: www.sugarloafpark.org. Contact Park Manager John Roney if interested: john@sonomaecologycenter.org or (707) 833-5712

Sunset State Beach & Campground
Santa Cruz District is looking for enthusiastic campground & maintenance hosts. The campground is nestled in 200’ high sand dunes, sprinkled with eucalyptus, pine, and cypress trees overlooking the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. The campground & maintenance host sites are developed and have full hook-ups. If you are interested in becoming a camp host for Sunset State Beach please send your VIPP Application to us via e-mail; SouthPajaroCH@parks.ca.gov.

Tahoe State Recreation Area

Camp host position is currently full.  Campground has approximately 25 sites.  Restrooms and showers available; the campground lies adjacent to beautiful Lake Tahoe.  Tahoe SRA has no day use operation.  Camp host duties include "meet and greet" the visitors, campground registration, assist at entrance station when needed, complete camp checks, firewood sales and light maintenance.  One camp host site has full hook-ups. 
If interested, please contact:

Volunteer Coordinator
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161-3856
(530)582-7892

Tomales Bay State Park
*This park has no host positions at this time.

(Available April through October, 6 months maximum stay) One Park Host position available for an active and friendly individual or couple at beautiful Tomales Bay State Park located next to the Point Reyes National Seashore. Prior Camp Host experience preferred. This volunteer position assists with various aspects of park operations, including maintenance and visitor services work. The park host responds to visitor inquiries, assists with cleaning restrooms when needed, opens & closes gates, assists with park interpretive programs, and does light maintenance and litter pickup. RV site (35 foot max) with hookups provided. This is a remote location so cell coverage and/or internet access may be limited. We are therefore looking for people who want to be outdoors and not regularly "plugged in" to their electronic devices. Although hosts with dogs are permitted, keep in mind that dogs are not allowed on any trails or beaches in this park. If you have a dog that needs lots of room to exercise or run free this may not be the best host position for your pet. 
Please contact Ranger Westley Dingman at Westley.Dingman@parks.ca.gov or complete a CA State Parks Volunteer Application and send it to:

Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Attn: Camp Host Coordinator
PO Box 251
Lagunitas, CA 94938

Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park
(Availability year around)  Located in Ahwahne'e, about 45 minutes from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, this historic park preserves a traditional Southern Sierra Miwok Indian site and Roundhouse (dance house) which is actively used by the Miwok people.  This is a free day-use park open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am - 5:00pm.  Hosts are needed from November 1 to April 30th and from May 1 to October 31st. Duties include greeting visitors and providing information about the park, housekeeping and light groundskeeping.  Host site has full hookups and laundry facilities.  Please mail application to Darci Moore, P. O. Box 1192, Mariposa, CA 95338.  For more information, contact Darci Moore at 209-742-7625 or darci.moore@parks.ca.gov.

Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
All positions currently full - not accepting applications at this time
This beautiful historic park is located in the Town of Weaverville.  The position requires an active person interested in maintaining the gardens and landscape and providing other assistance to the park's maintenance worker.  The host also provides nighttime surveillance and provides assistance with large special events.  The host site is developed and has full hook-ups.  Please contact Justin Edwards at (530) 712-7275 justin.edwards@parks.ca.gov for more information or to apply.

William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis
This park host opportunity requires a person who is interested in maintaining the heritage garden and participating in park programs and events. Located on the Sacramento River, Ide Adobe is a 4-acre day-use park with a picnic area and a historic 1850s homestead.  

The park host duties included generally 30 hours a week of:

  • Updating staff on park visitation and maintenance needs.
  • Providing support for interpretive activities, including the Heritage Garden.
  • Providing basic information to visitors and helping operate the Visitor Center.
  • Providing basic park security and maintaining restrooms.

There is a full hook-up site for Park Hosts that will accommodate a 24’ RV.
For more information, contact Jennifer Pooley at (530) 529-8599 or email jennifer.pooley@parks.ca.gov

Woodson Bridge
Nestled in Oak Woodlands directly adjacent to the Sacramento River in Tehema County, Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area offers both group and family sites for camping.  There is one full hook-up site available for Camp Hosts that will accommodate a 33’ RV.  Camp Host duties include camping registration, assist at entrance station when needed, complete camp checks, firewood sales, and minor maintenance tasks.  A total of (20) hours per week in volunteer work is expected.  Currently, the park is open from mid-April to mid-October.  For more information contact Ranger Bryan Taylor at bryan.taylor@parks.ca.gov (e-mail preferred) or (530) 990-6637.