Camp Host - Smith River NRA
ORGANIZATION: USDA Forest Service
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Smith River National Recreation Area, Six Rivers National Forest
Crescent City, Hiouchi, Gasquet - Northern California
Be a campground host. Enjoy the pleasant temperatures and beauty of the Wild and Scenic Smith River National Recreation Area on the dry, warm side of the coastal California redwoods. Campgrounds are along Smith River, close to Crescent City and close to higher elevations in the Klamath Siskiyou mountains, with their unique geology and plants. Centrally located with a 15-minute drive on Highway 199 to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park; 30 minutes to Crescent City; 90 minutes to Oregon Caves National Monument; and 3-hour drive to Crater Lake National Park.
Campgrounds:
Panther Flat: A couple is preferred here because it has 39 campsites and 3 toilet buildings. Full hook-ups for host. Open year-round.
Patrick Creek: A 13-site CCC campground across from Patrick Creek lodge. Sewer hook-up for host. Water treatment building being repaired.
Grassy Flat: A 19-site dry campground with vault toilets.
Roving Host - Move between campgrounds to help when other Camp hosts take their days off.
North Fork - Near the California-Oregon border is small, remote, and does not usually have a host.
The start and end dates for these opportunities are flexible, as well as, the required days of the week. Ability and desire to interact frequently and positively with visitors preferred. Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, campsites, and grounds desirable. Work is performed outdoors within developed campgrounds in all weather conditions. Hosts stay in campground for their scheduled workdays and provide their own preapproved camping setup. Hosts stay in the host site at no charge during the agreement dates. Propane, electricity, and sewer hookups are provided at no charge in campgrounds where they are available. Contact Karl Brookins, Recreation Management Specialist, at 707-457-3976 or karl.brookins@usda.gov for more information.
Start Date - 2025-04-02
End Date - 2026-03-31
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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
Emergency & Safety,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
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WHERE
10600 HWY 199Gasquet, CA 95543
(41.84548 ,-123.96951 )
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2025
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REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Friday;Saturday