Plumas National Forest – Now Accepting 2025 Applications for Camp ground Hosts
If spending your summer surrounded by pine-scented breezes, quiet mountain mornings, and starlit evenings sounds like a dream—you might just be the perfect fit for a campground host role in Plumas National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is now accepting applications for volunteer campground hosts for the 2025 summer season. Not only will you enjoy the incredible beauty of Northeastern California, but you’ll also earn a FREE America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass (a $80 value!) when you complete 250 volunteer hours. That pass gives you access to hundreds of national parks and federal recreation sites across the country.
“If you’re enthusiastic about camping and like people, this may be a perfect summer activity,” said Dave Brillenz, District Ranger for the Feather River Ranger District. Host duties include, but are not limited to, welcoming visitors, sharing news and information about recreational opportunities in the area, and light campground maintenance. Hosts must provide their own self-contained RV or trailer and personal vehicle.
Available Campgrounds for 2025:
- Whitehorse Campground
- Greenville Campground
- Gold Lake 4×4 Campground
- Wyandotte Campground
- Sly Creek Campground
As a host, you’ll greet and assist visitors, answer questions, maintain campground facilities, help manage reservations, and coordinate with Forest Service staff for repairs and other site needs. In exchange, you’ll be provided a dedicated campsite—your summer basecamp to explore the lakes, trails, and hidden gems of the Northern Sierra.
Want to Apply?
Check out the official flyer (see image) and contact the appropriate ranger staff below to express your interest:
- Whitehorse & Greenville Campgrounds
Contact Leslie Edlund or Colleen Heard at 530-283-0555 - Gold Lake 4×4 Campground
Contact Evelyn Breedlove at 530-836-2575 - Wyandotte & Sly Creek Campgrounds
Contact Feather River Ranger District at 530-534-6500
Want to wake up in the forest and give back to your favorite outdoor places? Hosting might be your perfect summer gig.
Stay tuned to Sierra Rec Magazine for more opportunities to live the adventure.
