Camp Hosting is a great way to travel around the United States experiencing new areas and meeting new people. The Oregon Department of Forestry offers camp host positions at eight rustic campgrounds and one visitor center spread across the Tillamook, Santiam, and Clatsop State Forests in the northwest corner of the state.
What amenities are provided for camp hosts?
At most host sites Oregon Department of Forestry provides:
- A free campsite in a scenic campground
- Firewood
- A generator (at sites without electricity)
- Gas & Propane (at sites without electricity)
- Blue Boy or Septic Field
At the Santiam Horse Camp, Northrup Creek Horse Camp, and Shellberg Falls Campgrounds, the Oregon Department of Forestry provides:
- A free campsite in a scenic campground
- Firewood
How do I get started?
We are currently recruiting for the 2013 Camp Hosting Season. Applications will be accepted through January 31st or until the 2013 Camp Host vacancies are filled.
If you are interested in applying to host , please contact Host Program Coordinator Stephanie Beall at 503.359.7464 or sbeall@odf.state.or.us.
For more information and an application for hosting in our campgrounds:
ODF Camp Host & Campground Information Booklet (pdf)
ODF Camp Host Application (pdf)
For more information and an application for hosting at our visitor center:
Tillamook Forest Center Application Packet (pdf)
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