Park Host - 2026 at Tillamook County — Lees Camp, Tillamook County
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🏕️ Work Camping
Seasonal
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Job Description
Position Summary Department: Parks Union Affiliation: None INTRODUCTION Park Hosts are volunteer representatives of our beautiful parks and campgrounds during the summer season. Park Hosts reside at each county campground and are there to lend support to campers, visitors, and county Parks staff. The park host agrees to perform tasks assigned by Parks staff and abide by Parks policies as written in Tillamook County Ordinance 43. Qualifications EXPECTATIONS, RULES AND DUTIES Special Instructions…
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Work camping in Oregon — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Oregon?
Oregon work-camping runs primarily May through October. The Oregon coast has a longer effective season (April through late October) due to milder coastal climate, though it's heavily rain-dependent — west-side parks are wet, east-side are dry. The Cascades and central Oregon (Bend, Sisters, Sunriver) have peak summer demand. The southern Oregon coast and Rogue Valley have somewhat extended seasons.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Oregon?
Pay rates for Oregon work-camping positions cluster between $15.25/hour and $28.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Oregon campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Oregon state park host sites are mostly full hookup, which is unusual generosity for a state program. Hosts also receive an annual state parks parking pass. Private campgrounds along the Oregon coast and in the high desert (Bend, Sunriver) typically include a free or discounted RV site.
Which Oregon state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Oregon State Parks is one of the country's largest host programs, covering 256 state park properties. Hosts make a 30-day minimum commitment (120-day maximum), volunteering 4-5 days per week for 4-6 hours each day. All hosts receive a free campsite (most are full hookup) plus an annual state parks parking pass. Must be 18+, pass an annual criminal background check, and pass an annual driver's records check. Contact [email protected] or 800-551-6949.