Enjoy California in your RV as a camp host at a state park

The California State Park system has more than 270 state parks. Their miles of breathtaking coastline, remarkable wetlands, majestic redwood forests, beautiful deserts and colorful valleys provide a variety found nowhere else in the world. Volunteer camp host positions are available in over 100 parks. This is a great opportunity for RV enthusiasts to spend time in a wonderful location and meet fellow travelers.

Camp 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 an RV 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 park or campground 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 volunteers and/or campground hosts, the California State Park District Offices file provides a helpful overview. In addition, parks often advertise current and ongoing campground and park host openings. To see the current list, click here.