5SR: East Fork Campground Host/Trinity Scenic Byway

Become a Campground Host in the heart of Bigfoot Country along the Trinity Scenic Byway!

Located along Highway 299 seven miles west of the town of Willow Creek, California in the Six Rivers National Forest, this small campground is located along the cool, shady banks of Willow Creek with 10 campsites. At approximately 1600 feet elevation, summer temperatures can reach the low 100 with cool evenings; however, the campground's location provides relief from the heat.

Willow Creek is a small, full service community located along the Wild and Scenic-classified Trinity River. There are numerous recreation opportunities including rafting, swimming, fishing, hiking, golfing, hunting and wildlife watching. Eureka, California is just 45 minutes to the west.  Most areas of the Forest are open year round, offering visitors a variety of recreational activities.

Camp Host Duties:

• Greet Forest visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude and assists with campsite registration, answers questions and assures compliance of regulations.
• Keep restrooms and campsites neat and clean
• Perform light maintenance of campsites and trail to creek.
• Maintain a neat, clean, organized host site as an example to visiting public.
• Represent the Six Rivers National Forest in a professional, courteous manner and show a presence of authority. Reports any law enforcement issues to Law Enforcement personnel and Recreation staff.
• Keep supervisor appraised of any issues regarding campers, campsite facilities or maintenance needs.
• Report any hazards in or out of the campground to Recreation staff.
• Report campground occupancy daily to District office. All required tools and supplies will be provided.

Benefits of Joining the Team: As campground host, you will receive a free large campsite with electricity (generator), non-potable water, and there are no sewer hook-ups, however the restrooms are adjacent to the host site. You will also receive a partial uniform and become a member of a volunteer team of camp hosts providing similar services in eight other campgrounds. A small reimbursement of incidental expenses may be available depending on the availability of funds

Volunteer requirements: To be considered for this position, you will need a trailer/RV or 5th Wheel (not provided by Forest Service) to serve as your residence for the summer while serving as camp host. The typical season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends and will require a 5-day service week, which will be Thursday through Monday. Week-end and holiday work are mandatory.