Camp Host on the Stanislaus National Forest

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Come spend the summer as a camp host on the Stanislaus National Forest!

Enjoy early summer sunrises and late-night sunsets with fellow campers at one of our picturesque campgrounds all summer long. Being a camp host is a rewarding experience that involves assisting with the general upkeep and cleaning of a primitive developed campground. Our campgrounds have pit toilets and most have potable water available via hand pumps, though you are welcome to bring your RV or camp trailer. We'll provide a spot for you to set up camp, all the supplies needed to keep the bathrooms stocked and the campsites cleaned (tools, toilet paper, etc.) and the proper training on how to do it, you'll just provide the welcoming smile and great customer service to the fellow campers visiting the forest.

If this sounds like a great way to spend your summer, please email Casey Jardine at casey.jardine@usda.gov

About the Stanislaus National Forest:

The Stanislaus National Forest totals approximately 1,090,000 acres within its boundaries.

The Forest is bordered on the south by the Merced River and the Sierra National Forest. The Mokelumne River and the Eldorado National Forest comprise the northern border. Yosemite National Park and the Toiyabe National Forest make up the eastern boundaries.

The Forest Supervisor’s Office is located in Sonora, California. The Forest’s four Ranger Districts, Mi-Wok, Calaveras, Summit and Groveland are within 45 minutes of the Supervisor’s Office. Nearby services are located in Sonora, Groveland, Twain Harte, Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphys, and Tuolumne.

All of the Emigrant Wilderness is contained within the Stanislaus National Forest as are portions of the Carson-Iceberg and Mokelumne Wilderness Areas. The pristine and dramatic scenery offers a backdrop for outstanding hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding experiences. The Forest is home to a multitude of lakes and reservoirs, as well as 811 miles of rivers and streams and 18 fish species. The Tuolumne and the Stanislaus Rivers are popular destinations, as are Pinecrest and Cherry Lakes. Winter recreational opportunities are numerous and the area abounds with local history from the Gold Rush Era. Join us and spend a summer in one of our many campgrounds!

For more information, please email Casey Jardine at casey.jardine@usda.gov

Start Date - 2025-05-18

End Date - 2025-11-01