Pine Springs Campground Host

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Guadalupe Mountains has three developed campgrounds open year-round which are open to tent or vehicle camping (RVs, etc.) one of which can only be used by groups with horses. All campsites in the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds are reservable up to six months in advance through recreation.gov.

The Pine Springs Campground is located just off U.S. Highway 62/180 near the Pine Springs Visitor Center, and is a simple, desert camping area situated in Pine Springs Canyon near the base of Guadalupe Peak. Campground conveniences include: potable water (for water bottles and hydration packs only), accessible flush-toilet restrooms, and utility sink. There are no showers available in the campground. Tent campers have a choice of 20 leveled, gravel walk-in tent sites. Small junipers and oaks partially shade most of the sites and each site has a picnic table. Occupancy of individual campsites is limited to 6 people and 2 tents per site. The RV camping area is a paved parking lot with 13 sites to choose from. RVs and trailers 55 feet in length or longer are prohibited. RV sites are defined by painted lines and numbers on the pavement. There are no hook-ups and there is no dump station. No hose connection for freshwater tanks. RV campsite #21 is wheelchair accessible.

Job Duties:

• Must have an RV and be willing to make a minimum 12-week commitment.
• Work a minimum of 32 hours per week.
• Be a first-person informal contact for visitors and campers to Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
• Serve as a resource for visitors and campers; visit with campers and conduct inspections throughout the campground area.
• Remain in campground throughout the day to be available to visitors.
• Provide posted information daily- highlighting weather, events at the park, and programs available for the day.
• Answer questions about Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the campground, local amenities and services, trails, area recreational opportunities and park regulations. Contact park officials to answer unique/difficult questions.
• Assist visitors with registering campsites on Recreation.gov and entrance fees via self-pay station (note: fees are not collected by volunteers directly).
• Monitor safety at the campground and reporting hazards to appropriate park officials.
• Pick up litter around campground area.
• May be called upon to assist with emergencies such as SAR (search-and-rescue) or evacuations due to flooding or wildland fire.
• Serve as an important link between park law enforcement officials and the campground. Hosts only report incidents and situations that need to be addressed. Hosts do not take actions to enforce laws, regulations and policies, such as detaining or arresting suspects and endangering themselves or visitors.
• Help with other duties that may arise that benefit the national park or visitors.
• Must be willing to learn about operations and general information on Guadalupe Mountains National Park in order to provide accurate information to visitors.
• Wear volunteer shirt and name badge.
• Sign a volunteer agreement form.
• Maintain accurate volunteer service sheet on daily activities/hours worked and have supervisor sign off at correct intervals.
• Work is performed at high elevation (5700ft+) in every weather condition. Volunteers working outdoors must be prepared for extreme temperature changes, precipitation, insects, and smoke from forest fires. Volunteers working primarily indoors should be prepared for frequent power outages and adverse weather. Volunteers should anticipate these conditions and prepare accordingly.
• Must be able to rove campground at least 2 times per day, at own pace. This will be equivalent to at least a few miles per day.

Qualifications - Must be at least 18 years old, enjoy working with people from varied backgrounds, be willing to learn about the park, and aid park visitors.

Training - training will be provided.

Equipment - All necessary equipment will be provided to accomplish expected duties apart from pants/shorts and footwear.

Housing - There is a camp host spot with full hookups. Campground Hosts must have their own RV.

Available Dates - We have opportunities for Campground Host volunteers during the months of August-October, November- January, February - April, May-July.

https://home.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/camping.htm

Start Date - 2024-08-01

End Date - 2025-08-01

Activities include: Campground/Site Host;Campground Maintenance;General Assistance;Visitor Information