How to Get Camp Host Job

[@AdventureVanMan]

If you have been a campground host please share about it here in the comments. Thank you for watching

[@WalkingDead2024]

Can you do a video like this for the beet harvest gig? Looked more interesting to me.

[@AdventureVanMan]

@WalkingDead2024 I have one here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqHcmnupg8uanc0si=2p4dohenM5GtXliK

[@GaryNichols50]

I workamped for the first 6 years of being a nomad, the first year and a half was all campground hosting. I did not do any work for 3rd party like you did. In fact, none were for any private parks. All of my campground hosting was at several state parks and one national park. I had less than a satisfactory experience at one Georgia state park that happened to be managed by a 3rd party rather than by the state DNR like the others. But every other place I hosted was a fantastic experience, especially the national park (Great Sand Dunes NP in Colorado) where they made me feel I was a very valued member of their team. The park staff even held a dinner party for me at the end of the season and gave me some thank you gifts.

[@RainStrom_61]

We have been a camphost for 7 years. From the Keys up to top of Florida and the panhandle. Went to Louisiana and to Arizona, then back to Texas and now back to southern Florida. We loved every mile. Always volunteer no money paid to us.

[@bntravelin2]

We hosted at Great basin for two years and the grocery store was 67 miles each way.... Loved it

[@prpman99]

It has been a few years ago but we did the CH thing for several seasons primarily for the National Park Service and one Colorado State Park. All were great experiences. We wanted full hook-up but without pay, volunteer only. At the locations we hosted they had paid maintenance staff. We were the hosts and that worked for us. Brian you shared some great tips. especially the one about interviewing the company about the location and expectations. Have seen other hosts arrive and depart within a short period because it wasn't what they expected.

[@NoFate247]

The adventure continues!!! Thank you for sharing

[@michaelhamerski2168]

Be aware of Camp Hosting in Alaska. Wife and I did it for 2 months, with no power, water, sewer. Got paid $14/hour for two of us. Worked out to be $500/week before taxes. In Alaska, that is starvation wages, milk was $7/gallon, gas was $4.50/gallon, loaf of bread $6.50.

[@davidjabbusch9632]

I have been Host for 5 seasons. It might not be for everyone. I enjoy meeting new campers.

[@gringogg1780]

Great info Brian! Glad you pushed yourself to deal with the people and expand yourself. What great videos you did from your last Colorado job and the joy you got from it sir.. Love your rig and plans to be a Nevada resident. Your long term plans to continue comfortably are spot in in my mind sir.. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Nice of you to leave the links for others, and take the time to provide info. Glad it worked out mostly good for you. 🙂👍

[@MichaelQPowell]

I think that the distance to grocery stores is an important additional factor, Brian, as you described during your videos this past summer. If it is a really long drive, it could use up a lot of gas and really eat into your wages.

[@wittelarry1]

I was a host in Sequoia National Forest for California Land Management. One of the best jobs I ever had. Near and around Hume Lake.

[@quinnedwards3727]

Great tips!! I wouldn't even have thought about lifting a mower as part of the job! I cleaned toilets to pay for grad school so I think I've cleaned enough toilets for a lifetime, lol. 😆 I'm working to build up my freelancing web design business now so I can take it on the road. Gorgeous desert scenery!! Safe travels ✌️

[@alchristensen8121]

A couple I know found out that prepping the campground for the season included clearing away fallen limbs and trees-chainsaw and hauling work. They also had to keep trying to repair the campground's generator that powered the restroom water pump. No water meant no flush toilets and a bunch of campers who were expecting to use them.

[@belladanielleramsey]

Was that in the description that they might have to fix the generator? I wouldn’t know how to do that and I wouldn’t want the Camper being upset with me because I didn’t know how to do that especially if it was not in the job description.

[@alchristensen8121]

@@belladanielleramsey It was not in the description. But since the concessionaire and the park agency were really slow addressing the issue, and since he had a bit of mechanical ability, he struggled with it rather than having campers pooping all over the place.

[@sylviajones4907]

Phenomenal view back there behind you. Great video, Brian. 😊

[@Vantasticviews2]

Also, please be aware that some of these listings call for minimal hours but in reality require much more work than can be accomplished in those hours. For instance, I had four campgrounds to “manage” for 20 hours pay. These were larger campgrounds that required a lot of mowing and week whacking. I was expected to do this with often decrepit and falling apart equipment. A dozen bathrooms to clean every day and sometimes multiple times depending on how busy the campground was. Over 30 fire pits to shovel. And the most time consuming aspect was tracking people down because they hadn’t paid. Over two hours on one campground cajoling people that they needed to pay. No way this can all be done in 20 hours. So, I will say the company wasn’t really transparent or realistic about the time needed to actually get these things done. So, like Brian mentioned, be VERY clear about expectations on both sides. Also, make sure you will actually get paid over your contracted hours if you indeed need to go over those hours to get the job done. Good luck!!

[@PedroNord]

Thank you sharing. Interesting jobs everywhere.

[@EarthCamper]

10 years .....congratulations Brian 💐

[@paulmadkow9143]

I'm a camp host outside Park City Utah. Well, I'm off season now. To apply for Utah state parks is super easy. I applied for California state parks. What a pain. Lots of paperwork. I got 3 offers from Utah state parks in a few days. Awesome.

[@sunnyla2835]

Great info, Brian, thank you! I worked at Yellowstone in 1974, paid minimum wage (waitress) & room (dorm style) and board, good deal and great experience. Got a part-time CH in Ouray, CO, in 2019. When I arrived, I was told it was full-time, sorry, no, so I left the next day🙃

[@teresap.5991]

Have a wonderful holiday season Brian ❤

[@calvinmarshall1610]

Hi Brian great information thank you for sharing drive safely

[@ZDD760]

Great video!

[@katekramer1724]

Great information. Thanks

[@lorettaterpstra6373]

Great info, thanks!!

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Thanks for sharing Brian

[@louparry7721]

Lots of valuable information, thanks Brian. Your friend, Louise

[@georgecorreia5314]

Thank you for the video

[@kensmith2839]

Living the dream

[@vanwhalen3719]

Great video Brian!

[@bineausmiami]

Hi Brian wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and funny I can see our vehicle in the background of your video LOL I am happy the tip with amargosa valley RV Park worked out for you I was just surprised that they almost doubled the price in 3 years... ouch

[@rodpointer2258]

Thanks,Bro😃✌🌵

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome video gives people a heads up what to expect awesome 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@freedomdove]

Fantastic video, Brian! Thank you very much. 💯👍🙏

[@infopocalypse5006]

1 I would add as someone who is a host recruiter is to ask about law enforcement/rule enforcement. I've met several hosts who worked for some of companies he listed and have had stories of it basically being the wild west. Does the host have to enforce rules or will Rangers be around frequent enough to enforce them? If you call the cops will any come? how long will it take? I've heard about people shooting lots of guns at 3am and the sheriffs not coming. hosts having to lock gates to a campground at night because of tweeker problems and so on. ..

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you 😊

[@samsmith7150]

Great info!

[@scottstevens6380]

Thank you.

[@bonniepwtf]

Good info & advice.🤗✌️

[@JamesBrown-hv1xu]

❤ Merry Christmas 😎

[@robertayres682]

Good info 👍 Thank you 👍

[@vtownpaddy517]

Exciting video! Nomad traveler information that is helpful.--VTown Paddy Patrick

[@myjourneysinfaith]

Good information

[@margiemurray2147]

Thank you for sharing Brian. We watched your series of videos through the summer. It was gorgeous. I was wondering from your conversations with single women, do you have any ideas of what type of Park hosting atmosphere a single female should look for? Your question ideas are awesome. Or would you recommend a different area of jobs for single females? If any of your subscribers have ideas that they have done, I'm open to that as well. Thank you everyone and have a blessed, happy and safe holiday season from Central Florida❤

[@PETER-rj4he]

Blessed you are..may Peace be your friend..☺️

[@drgranger2]

Great information, Brian thanks! Travel safe.

[@BoxVanDee]

Good info Brian. You should offer to do this talk at the RTR

[@classaendlessadventure2879]

im trying to find a workamp job i get online give my email and get a ton of crap back adds its very challenging i can do work all day i can work with people physically and mentally why cant i just knock on a door and work its frustrating thats how i did it in my life things change i want to work thanks for vid

[@dianepines9014]

Thanks for all the information you give us! I am hoping to hit the road this spring and want to make either Nevada or California my place of residence. What kind of mail forwarding service do you recommend?

[@susanwood9678]

Hey Brian. I've been following you and enjoyed your campground host series. I'm a van-lifer living on the western slope, I'm interested in taking over your Meeker area gig. I have lots of grounds and forestry experience. I appreciate this insider's info. Thx for posting.

[@freedomdove]

I've been looking at these types of jobs for years. The trend I see is that they want couples 80-90% of the time. For good reason, of course. But that limits many people who are single. You might be able to sneak in but you're more apt to get the job if you're a single male over a single female, for obvious reasons. No way am I getting a lawn mower into the back of a truck without a sissy ramp. Lol. I recently started using the weed whacker in my small back yard and it's been torture. It's definitely quite a workout--especially if you have physical limitations. God made both male and female, and we are different in several ways. We compliment each other. I can't really blame these campgrounds for wanting to hire traditional couples. The other limiting factor can be your rig. I can't tell you how many times I've seen job advertisements that require having an RV. Campground hosting in places like where you were stationed is ideal if you don't have a fancy RV unit and you're very well-stocked.

[@buckijunki8167]

Hi Brian!

[@davidcapalbo5002]

I heard that hosts are able to camp free for a year,I think, at camps that ,that they manage? Also that family and friends can stay free as long as there are available sites. True or false?✌️🌵🚚

[@AdventureVanMan]

You would have to check with the company.

[@daves5698]

Good for you

[@shemajragin4606]

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[@henryashley9945]

✌️😁👍 Van Dude

[@Chris-ut6eq]

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[@Chris-ut6eq]

Have to add, I did lol when you said that this job is a people job. I thought the name is 'campground host' and not 'campground hermit', so how could anything think otherwise. But it is always good to remind myself of the obvious sometimes just to keep my perspective. The maintenance position might be a better position for campground hermit, but even then it's still somewhat of a people job as there are no shortage of views on your todo list :)

[@richh9904]

Time for a land purchase. Get something you can stay on as you get older.

[@tony-kj5mc]

Are you going to Camp Ground Host Next Year ? If not What might be your plans ?

[@elisiadriver4592]

HOLA 👋 SAFE TRAVEL'S EVERYONE, ONWARD BOUND ✌️ ♥️ 🤲 🌊 🧜‍♀️

[@goober9983]

And make sure the campground is not located near a lib'ral college. 😮

[@toddincabo]

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[@TERRYPK]

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[@goodwaterhikes]

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[@justlucky13]

Peace

[@michaelnieves6632]

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[@peterbedford2610]

Forewarned.....

[@schmonsequences]

I know they're a sponsor and may object, but man, you got to back the van over that hat a few times. Wash and dry several dozen. Right out of the box ain't your look

[@LtDan-ov6bf]

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