5SR: Dillon Creek Campground Host

Join the Six Rivers Volunteer Team! We offer an award-winning volunteer program located in the heart of the Klamath Mountains. Surrounded by Wilderness Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Scenic Byways, abundant wildlife and some of the best fishing in the state, this volunteer opportunity won't last long.

Become a campground host along the Wild and Scenic Klamath River! This campground is located along the pristine waters of Dillon Creek. Reimbursement of incidental expenses are negotiable upon availability of funds. Please have a serviceable RV.

Greeting the public, assisting in registration, light maintenance and assisting in visitor emergencies will be required. The campground is located on Hwy 96 along the Bigfoot Scenic Byway. The campground is on the National Reservation System and consists of 21 campsites. All necessary training will be provided.

Area: The community of Orleans is located along the Klamath river about 90 miles east of the Eureka/Arcata area via highway 96 and 299. The District is one of three on the Six Rivers National Forest, encompassing approximately 500,000 acres. The District is about 30 air miles from the northern coast of California and subsequently under a coastal influence that produces a long summer season. The area has old-growth forests, meadows with wildflowers, and abundant wildlife including elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and the ever-present chipmunk. This is the area reputed to be the home of Sasquatch or Bigfoot. The Klamath River is famous for its renowned fishing and rafting.