Campground Host at Big Creek Campground
ORGANIZATION: USDA Forest Service
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Big Creek Campground is located approximately 9 miles west of Hoodsport, Washington near Lake Cushman. There are 65 camping units, 12 of which are walk-in tent sites and 53 which accommodate either tents or RVs. The campground offers potable water, vault toilets, and all sites are first-come, first-served. The campground sits in a second-growth forested area, with Big Creek running adjacent to it. There are three covered picnic shelters available for group day use, as well as a trailhead within the campground that accesses a small loop trail around the campground, as well as a connector trail that leads to Upper Big Creek and Mt. Elinor.
The camp host site has water, electricity, and a holding tank for gray water. Hosts will remain on site 5 days per week with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as the potential days off. Hosts will be available to answer visitor questions within reasonable hours, typically 9am-7pm. A stipend will be given at $35/day worked. Propane costs will not be reimbursed. A Forest Service volunteer name tag, badge and vest will be issued upon arrival and returned at the end of the season.
Start Date - 2023-05-16
End Date - 2023-09-24
Activities include: Campground/Site Host;Campground Maintenance;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: Camp Sites
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Location:
1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, US
Mission Statement
The USDA Forest Service's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Description
The United States Forest Service (USFS) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, spanning 193 million acres of land.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Big Creek CampgroundHoodsport, WA 98548
DATE POSTED
May 21, 2023
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Monday;Friday;Saturday