CampHostJobsOregon offers several parallel systems, making it especially productive for a search beyond conventional campgrounds. State Parks, Forestry, and Fish and Wildlife recruit through different channels; hatcheries and wildlife areas are particularly strong resident-RV opportunities. ODFW’s checked tables include 2027 placements, while some dates contain errors that need staff confirmation. OR01 OR03 OR04 Local government adds substantive independent programs: county parks, a marina-host system and Port of Newport’s year-long RV-host role. Lane County’s visible assignments are waitlisted, illustrating why program access and current vacancy are different findings. OR05 OR10 Nonprofits and private operators widen the practical options further. Nearby Nature describes an urban-park resident caretaker with a house and mixed compensation; Malheur offers both Friends nature-store work and federal 2027 volunteering; OMSI and retreat/camp employers publish residential seasonal employment. OR11 OR12 OR13 OR14 OR16 Fairgrounds and cultural-event sites supply paid caretaker examples without a universal accommodation benefit. OR26 OR29 This dossier therefore combines current dated intakes, standing programs, specific employer contacts and clearly labelled historical advertisements. It is an organization-and-program research map, not a claim that every named property is hiring. Before publishing an opening, verify the assignment, administrator, dates, pay and exact lodging agreement.
What the labels mean
- Taking applications: we opened the employer's notice on the date shown and it was still taking applications.
- Intake announced: the employer says when the next season or hiring round starts.
- Future intake announced: The organization has announced a future season or hiring round.
- Accepts applications: A standing jobs page or recruiting route. No specific opening is confirmed.
- Volunteer program: An established volunteer program. Placements, dates and benefits are set assignment by assignment.
- Contact for jobs: A confirmed operator and contact route. No host opening or housing offer is confirmed.
- Past hiring only: An earlier or archived notice, kept so you know who hires and when. Not a current opening.
- Not yet confirmed: A possible lead that still needs checking before it can be called a host opportunity.
- Opening not reconfirmed: an opening was reported in the research, but we could not confirm it is still open.
- Paid, volunteer, work exchange, business contract and mixed describe the arrangement the source states. They are not a legal ruling on employment status. Free housing is shown only when the source says so for that role.
Taking applications (2)
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StateTaking applicationsVolunteer
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resident RV hosts at hatcheries, wildlife areas and district offices · Statewide, including coast, Klamath, Summer Lake, Elkhorn and Willamette Valley
Hatchery host · Wildlife-area host · Visitor information · Grounds and facility maintenance
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Availability tables current; individual sites may already be filled.
ODFW publishes both 2026 and 2027 host-availability tables, providing an unusually concrete non-campground channel. Examples include Alsea and Big Creek hatcheries through December 2026 and 2027 placements at Summer Lake, Klamath and Denman wildlife areas. Work can include fish culture, grounds, clerical tasks, visitor tours and wildlife projects. Several table cells contain impossible November 31 or September 31 dates; affected periods must be corrected by staff. The body shows October 7, 2026 while its footer remains 2025, so describe this as retrieved availability requiring reconfirmation. OR04
- Pay: Volunteer; workers’ compensation coverage stated.
- Housing or RV: Own self-contained RV required; sites with hookups and other amenities.
- Hours and duties: Average 20 h/week; minimum 30 days; normally 30–180 days.
- Season or dates: 2026 and 2027 availability tables on checked page; assignment-specific.
- Who can apply: 18+; RV/vehicle/property insurance; fingerprint, driving and fish/wildlife-violation checks; training.
- How to apply: Submit RV Host application through VEM linked at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/volunteer/host_program.asp ; select sites, then staff interview and confirm.
- Still to confirm: Verify the chosen site is still unfilled and resolve invalid table dates.
See the openingOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sources (1) and research ID OR003
- OR04: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Volunteer Host Program (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Full benefits, requirements, 2026 and 2027 availability tables. Body displays 10/07/2026; footer still says June 2025. Tables contain impossible 11/31 and 09/31 dates; require correction for affected assignments.
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FederalTaking applicationsVolunteer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge 2027 resident volunteer intake · Princeton, Harney Basin
Visitor-center host · Refuge volunteer
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Recruitment window open.
The federal Malheur notice advertises April–September 2027 service with recruitment running June 29, 2026 to April 1, 2027. Visitor-center volunteers welcome people and explain refuge opportunities; other tasks depend on assignment. The notice supplies RV amenities and a clear weekly schedule, making it one of the stronger future-season leads found. Its federal application should be kept separate from the Friends nature-store route, with a cross-reference showing the shared refuge. A published recruiting window still does not guarantee a particular month remains available. OR13
- Pay: Volunteer; no cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Full-hookup RV pad, Wi-Fi, laundry/showers, community room and small shared kitchen.
- Hours and duties: 8 h/day for 3–4 consecutive days/week; minimum 1 month.
- Season or dates: Service April 1–September 30, 2027; recruitment closes April 1, 2027.
- How to apply: Use Apply Now/Volunteer.gov link from https://www.fws.gov/volunteer-opportunity/volunteer-southeast-oregon .
- Still to confirm: Select preferred 2027 months and verify assignment availability.
Place guide: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
See the openingU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sources (1) and research ID OR012
- OR13: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Volunteer at Southeast Oregon (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Malheur volunteer period April–September 2027; recruitment June 29, 2026–April 1, 2027; RV benefits and workload.
Intake announced (1)
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NonprofitIntake announcedPaid
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Camp Gray and Camp Hancock outdoor education · Newport coast and John Day Fossil Beds/Fossil region
Outdoor science instructor · Camp cook · Counselor · Program supervisor
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: All roles say 'Check back for 2027'; no opening dates.
OMSI’s museum-run camps add residential education and facilities work to the search. The page describes coastal Camp Gray and eastern Oregon Camp Hancock, with instructor, cook, counselor and supervisor pathways. Each relevant role tells applicants to check back for 2027 rather than offering a verified live requisition. Housing is provided and food is supplied while groups are present; full-season benefits and daily wage information have conditions and must not be transferred automatically to short summer counselor jobs. OR14
- Pay: Full-season page quotes $135–180/day by position; health/time-off benefits conditional on whole 9-month season.
- Housing or RV: No-cost staff housing with internet/utilities; food when groups present; counselor/weekend housing has separate limits.
- Hours and duties: Role-dependent residential program and camper supervision.
- Season or dates: Check back 2027; instructors normally Feb–Nov, cooks Feb–Oct, supervisors Jan–Nov.
- Who can apply: Counselors 16+ by June 1; other qualifications vary.
- How to apply: Official role descriptions and applicant portal: https://omsi.edu/careers/work-with-omsi-outdoors/ .
- Still to confirm: Watch for actual 2027 requisitions and obtain role-specific wage/housing terms.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Sources (1) and research ID OR013
- OR14: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Work with OMSI Outdoors (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Camp Gray/Hancock, job families, 2027 check-back notices, housing/food and conditional full-season benefits.
Accepts applications (7)
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Special districtAccepts applicationsVolunteer
Port of Newport
South Beach RV Park resident host · Newport, central coast
RV park host · Guest service · Park monitoring
The Port’s employer application describes a resident volunteer at South Beach RV Park, helping campers, checking conditions, supporting rules and reporting safety issues. This is an active application route with a full specification, but no posting or closing date appears, so it is classified as standing recruitment. The typical term is a year, substantially longer than many monthly state-park placements. Couples may share hours; evening, weekend and holiday availability is essential. Confirm occupancy before treating the accessible application as a vacant site. OR10
- Pay: Volunteer; no cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Free full-hookup RV site; host must reside there; presentable working RV, possible length limit.
- Hours and duties: 20–25 h/week; couples may share; typical 1-year term.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Potential background check; guest-service skills; ability to walk and carry 20 lb.
- How to apply: Port employer application: https://hr.idhrp.com/JobApplication.aspx?jobpostingkey=9e3520a3-5670-4009-9495-a5def6cc8d7f ; it also directs applicants through portofnewport.com.
- Still to confirm: Ask whether a host is currently being selected and confirm site dimensions and start date.
Place guide: South Beach RV Park
Sources (1) and research ID OR009
- OR10: Port of Newport, RV Park Host – employer application (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Full employer ATS specification, one-year volunteer term, 20–25 hours, free full-hookup site; no posting/deadline date displayed.
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NonprofitAccepts applicationsMixed
Nearby Nature
Resident Park Host, Learnscape and Alton Baker Park · Eugene
Resident park host · Facilities caretaker · Volunteer supervision
Nearby Nature serves as the City of Eugene’s official Alton Baker Park host and operates an education garden and outdoor classroom. Its 2026 resident-host page seeks facilities care, visitor assistance, graffiti-team coordination and park monitoring. The role combines housing-for-work with limited paid hours; it should not be advertised as a conventional full-salary caretaker job. Applications are reviewed until filled, and a two-to-three-year commitment is preferred. Couples/job shares are considered, with responsibilities identified in the application. OR11
- Pay: First 78 h/month exchanged for residence/utilities; up to 10 additional hours/month at $21/hour; more only by agreement.
- Housing or RV: Two-bedroom house with finished attic; one bedroom used for office/storage; utilities/internet included.
- Hours and duties: Half-time; primary residence; at least 10 weekday daytime hours/week on site.
- Season or dates: 2026 page; rolling interviews until filled; preferred 2–3-year commitment.
- How to apply: Email cover letter, resume, three references including residential; complete linked form at https://www.nearbynature.org/about-us/employment/resident-park-host-2026/ ; no phone calls requested.
- Still to confirm: Verify whether recruitment remains open and obtain a written hours/housing agreement.
Place guide: Alton Baker Park - Nearby Nature Learnscape
Nearby Nature [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID OR010
- OR11: Nearby Nature, Resident Park Host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 resident host recruitment, rolling until filled, housing exchange plus limited paid hours, application and no-phone request.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Lost Lake Campground & Resort
Seasonal campground and lakeside resort operations · Mount Hood National Forest, Hood River area
Campground host · Boat-rental crew · Front desk · Store clerk · Maintenance
Lost Lake’s actual operator explicitly lists campground hosts alongside boat/equipment rentals, housekeeping, general store, guest services and grounds work. This helps find paid jobs on national-forest land without confusing concession employees with Forest Service volunteers. The page retains a Summer 2026 hiring heading but says applications are reviewed in early spring each year. Housing opportunities are limited to selected positions and are not promised for every host. Contact the resort about its next intake and which role fits a worker with an RV. OR15
- Housing or RV: On-site housing may be available for selected positions; not guaranteed.
- Season or dates: Recurring summer hiring, reviewed from early spring; 2026 heading still displayed.
- How to apply: Download application or enquire through https://lostlakeresort.org/employment-opportunities/ .
- Still to confirm: Confirm 2027 recruitment timing and whether host accommodation differs from other staff.
Place guide: Lost Lake Campground & Resort
Lost Lake Campground & Resort [email protected] 541-386-6366
Sources (1) and research ID OR014
- OR15: Lost Lake Campground & Resort, Employment Opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Actual operator lists campground hosts, rentals, store, front desk and maintenance; early-spring review; selected-position housing only; 2026 heading.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Resident retreat-center employment · Detroit/Breitenbush, western Cascades
Guest services · Housekeeping · Facilities maintenance · Retreat operations
Breitenbush describes a live-and-work retreat community with jobs spanning reservations, housekeeping, maintenance and utilities. The employer supplies free housing, meals and utilities and links a Paycom application board. Health and dental insurance and paid time off are specifically tied to year-round positions; seasonal applicants should not assume the same package. This is residential recreation and retreat employment, not an RV-site exchange. The checked general page is an enduring recruitment channel, with actual vacancies and wages to be checked in individual requisitions. OR16
- Pay: Wages not stated on general page; free meals/utilities; insurance and PTO conditional on year-round employment.
- Housing or RV: Free employee housing stated; RV accommodation not specified.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: Follow Apply Now at https://breitenbush.com/employment ; review work/community agreements before applying.
- Still to confirm: Identify currently recruiting facilities/guest-service role and confirm housing type and employee-community commitments.
Place guide: Breitenbush Hot Springs
Sources (1) and research ID OR015
- OR16: Breitenbush Hot Springs, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Resident retreat employment, housing/meals/utilities and conditional year-round benefits; application link.
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NonprofitAccepts applicationsPaid
Canyonview Camp & Equestrian Center
Outdoor school, retreat and equestrian camp workforce · Silverton
Maintenance · Housekeeping · Outdoor-school staff · Ranch hand · Kitchen staff
Canyonview’s employment page covers a wider facilities and visitor-program workforce than summer counseling alone. Listed work includes outdoor school, equestrian instruction/ranch support, kitchen, maintenance and housekeeping. Most summer seasonal positions include shared housing, while meals are provided during worked shifts. The faith-based camp has seasonal and year-round jobs, with hourly or weekly compensation depending on position. No universal wage or housing guarantee applies; use the role application and confirm its calendar rather than assuming the general page is a current vacancy list. OR18
- Pay: Hourly or weekly by role and experience; range supplied during application.
- Housing or RV: Most summer seasonal roles include shared housing; meals during shifts; RV provision unstated.
- Season or dates: Seasonal and year-round; outdoor-school field guides described for March–June and October.
- How to apply: Official jobs and contact: https://www.canyonviewministries.org/employment .
- Still to confirm: Request maintenance/housekeeping or equestrian role terms and clarify mission-related expectations.
Place guide: Canyonview Camp & Equestrian Center
Canyonview Camp & Equestrian Center [email protected] 971-239-1347
Sources (1) and research ID OR017
- OR18: Canyonview Camp & Equestrian Center, Join the Team (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Outdoor school, equestrian, maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen work; most summer positions include shared housing.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
American Land & Leisure
Oregon forest camp-host and recreation operations employment · Siuslaw central coast and Willamette/McKenzie; other Oregon operations
Campground host · Winter caretaker · Maintenance · Campground management
American Land & Leisure’s own hiring page recruits hosts, maintenance and managers and explicitly includes Oregon in its operating footprint. An employer-attributed winter central-coast description also appeared through JobTarget, with an own-RV requirement and hands-on campground duties. However, the company’s dynamic job board retrieved only template/no-jobs text, so the specific winter requisition is not represented as confirmed open. The hiring email is a practical route to validate current Oregon placement, pay, schedule and utilities before publishing. OR21 OR22 OR23
- Housing or RV: Syndicated central-coast role requires own RV/camper trailer; tents and soft-sided units excluded; site benefits not verified.
- Hours and duties: Visitor service, fees, restroom/firepit cleaning, litter and vegetation work; role-specific hours not verified.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: Official board https://www.americanll.com/jobboard ; recruitment information https://www.americanll.com/employment .
- Still to confirm: Ask hiring staff to confirm the current Oregon winter/summer requisition and full compensation/site terms.
American Land & Leisure [email protected] 800-342-2267
Sources (3) and research ID OR020
- OR21: American Land & Leisure, Hiring (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Standing actual-employer recruitment and national state footprint; hosts, maintenance, management; direct hiring email and phone.
- OR22: American Land & Leisure, Job Openings (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Company searchable board retrieved only template/no-jobs text; dynamic listing detail not verified.
- OR23: American Land & Leisure via JobTarget, OR, Siuslaw, Central Coast, WINTER CAMP HOST (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer-attributed syndicated winter host description; own hard-sided RV requirement and physical duties. Employer board did not confirm live requisition.
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CountyAccepts applicationsArrangement not confirmed
Clatsop County Parks
Westport County Park resident caretaker · Westport, lower Columbia River
Resident caretaker · Day-use park host
Clatsop County advertises an until-filled resident caretaker contract, with visitor assistance, mowing, small repairs and janitorial work. Its notice gives March 2026–February 2027, while the application gives May 2026–April 2027. Because those periods conflict and both started months ago, verify whether a replacement is actually needed. The county provides a fully serviced RV site, but checked pages do not establish wages or whether this is legally a volunteer exchange, personal-service contract or business procurement. It is retained as a concrete opportunity needing classification, not assigned an unsupported employment label. OR24 OR25
- Pay: RV utilities stated; cash pay and contractual classification not stated.
- Housing or RV: Own self-contained RV; electricity, water, sewer, garbage supplied; maximum 2 pets with restrictions.
- Hours and duties: Resident throughout contract; available Thursday–Monday; maintenance, cleaning and visitor assistance.
- Season or dates: Notice March 1, 2026–February 27, 2027; form May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027; both until filled.
- Who can apply: Background check and operable self-contained RV.
- How to apply: County form https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/FormCenter/Parks-40/Clatsop-County-Park-Caretaker-82 ; send packet to parks staff.
- Still to confirm: Resolve contract dates, filled status and arrangement classification before listing.
Place guide: Westport County Park
Clatsop County [email protected] 503-325-6452
Sources (2) and research ID OR021
- OR24: Clatsop County, Westport County Park Caretaker Position (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Until-filled county notice gives March 1, 2026–February 27, 2027, conflicting with application form.
- OR25: Clatsop County, Clatsop County Park Caretaker application (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Form gives May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027, RV utilities, duties, contact and until-filled statement. Contract classification/pay beyond RV provision unclear.
Volunteer program (8)
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StateVolunteer programVolunteer
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State park campground, maintenance and visitor-service hosting · Statewide: coast, Willamette Valley, Cascades and eastern Oregon
Park host · Campground host · Yurt maintenance host
Oregon State Parks operates a statewide host application system, with duties set by each property. The general program offers assignments of 30–120 days and an RV site whose hookups vary. The opportunity directory contains both interest-only records and already scheduled assignments; its displayed number of spots cannot safely be counted as unfilled jobs. Beverly Beach yurt/camp-maintenance listings demonstrate an additional facility-service role. Check the actual assignment record and coordinator before converting an expression-of-interest listing into an opening. OR01 OR02
- Pay: Volunteer; annual state-parks parking pass.
- Housing or RV: RV site; full hookups available at some parks, not guaranteed everywhere.
- Hours and duties: 30–120-day assignment; weekly hours determined per assignment.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: 18+; annual criminal and driver-record checks; host-program policies.
- How to apply: Create a volunteer profile through https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=get-involved.host and follow the official opportunity portal.
- Still to confirm: Check whether the selected listing is recruiting, interest-only, or already scheduled.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department [email protected] 800-551-6949
Sources (2) and research ID OR001
- OR01: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Be a Park Host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Standing program, assignment lengths, screening, RV benefits and program contact.
- OR02: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Volunteer opportunity directory (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official indexed listings distinguish expressions of interest, scheduled assignments and recruiting periods. Not a count of vacancies.
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StateVolunteer programVolunteer
Oregon Department of Forestry
Tillamook, Santiam and Clatsop state forests; Tillamook Forest Center · Northwestern Oregon
Forest campground host · Visitor-center volunteer · Trail volunteer
ODF is Oregon’s closest direct forestry-campground counterpart to BC recreation sites. Its own page recruits hosts across three state forests and links a 2026 application. Forest hosts receive campsite and basic service support, with generator or tank arrangements possible instead of conventional hookups. The same agency separately recruits Tillamook Forest Center volunteers for exhibits, information, gift shop and trails; that day-use work has no stated housing entitlement. Because the normal forest-host season is nearly over on the research date, use the form for remaining availability or the next intake. OR03
- Pay: Volunteer; firewood, uniform/gear and training supplied.
- Housing or RV: Free site; power via generator/propane or electrical hookup; water and septic arrangements vary.
- Hours and duties: Preferred minimum one month; hours not stated.
- Season or dates: Normal season mid-May to mid-October; page advertises 2026 recruitment.
- How to apply: Use the camp-host application linked from https://www.oregon.gov/odf/recreation/pages/volunteer.aspx ; Forest Center has a separate linked volunteer route.
- Still to confirm: Ask the forest coordinator about 2027 intake and the actual power/water/septic installation.
Sources (1) and research ID OR002
- OR03: Oregon Department of Forestry, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) State-forest hosts; 2026 application link; Tillamook Forest Center and trail volunteering.
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CountyVolunteer programVolunteer
Lane County Parks
Campground, day-use park and Orchard Point Marina hosts · Eugene/Springfield, Fern Ridge and Florence coast
Campground host · Park host · Marina host
Lane County has a broad resident-host system extending to a marina and day-use parks. Named sites include Armitage, Baker Bay, Harbor Vista, Konnie Memorial, Orchard Point, Perkins Peninsula and Richardson. Hosts can handle reservations, park passes and moorage receipts as well as visitor assistance and cleaning. Every displayed assignment row was marked full with a waitlist on the checked page, although applications are accepted year-round. This is a valuable program lead, but it should not appear in an open-job count. OR05
- Pay: Volunteer exchange for RV site.
- Housing or RV: Self-contained RV required; most sites have full hookups; two-pet limit.
- Hours and duties: About 20 h/week over 5 days plus nighttime presence 7 days/week and emergency availability.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: 18+; background check; specified vehicle-liability insurance; ATV course; dog licensing if applicable.
- How to apply: Use linked application at https://www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/public_works/parks/become_a_caretaker_or_host for waitlist.
- Still to confirm: Ask which park or marina has the next confirmed turnover.
Sources (1) and research ID OR004
- OR05: Lane County, Become a Volunteer Host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Campground, day-use and marina hosts; all displayed location rows currently full, with waitlist applications; detailed workload and RV terms.
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CountyVolunteer programVolunteer
Linn County Parks and Recreation
County-operated park campground host program · Linn County: valley and western Cascades
Volunteer campground host · Seasonal park staff
Linn County’s official indexed host page identifies a volunteer-host program at Cascadia, John Neal, River Bend, Sunnyside, Waterloo and Whitcomb Creek. Its seasonal page also separates park employment from campground hosting. This is an additional local administrator, not simply another state-park application: Cascadia appears in the county’s own host list. Full-page retrieval failed repeatedly, so precise host benefits, workload and current assignments remain unchecked. Retain the program as a qualified contact lead and retrieve the current packet before publishing terms. OR06
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: Official host page https://www.linncountyor.gov/parksrec/page/park-campground-hosts ; indexed mailing route 3010 Ferry St SW, Albany OR 97322.
- Still to confirm: Obtain current host packet, property list and benefit terms directly from county parks.
Sources (1) and research ID OR005
- OR06: Linn County, Park Campground Hosts (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official search evidence identifies volunteer hosts and named parks. Repeated page opening failed; no live assignment confirmed.
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CountyVolunteer programVolunteer
Clackamas County Parks
Barton, Metzler and Feyrer parks · Boring, Estacada and Molalla
Camp host · Visitor service · Light maintenance
Clackamas County describes hosts as public-facing park representatives who welcome visitors, handle firewood and drop-in camping payments, distribute information and perform minor upkeep. Its detailed recruitment page names three parks and offers a serviced campsite and laundry access. Although the page says seven positions are vacant, it supplies no reliable posting date; that count is not treated as live inventory. New hosts normally commit for one to three months, with possible winter extensions for useful maintenance skills. OR07
- Pay: Volunteer; no cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: No-cost campsite with utilities and laundry; presentable self-contained living unit required.
- Hours and duties: At least 25 h/week; on site 5 days/week including weekends.
- Season or dates: Generally March–October; new hosts 1–3 months; possible winter extension.
- Who can apply: Customer-service experience; criminal background check.
- How to apply: Follow https://www.clackamas.us/des/camp-host-volunteer ; recruitment questions to county HR.
- Still to confirm: Confirm current vacancies and whether winter maintenance extensions are being offered.
Clackamas County [email protected] 503-655-8459
Sources (1) and research ID OR006
- OR07: Clackamas County, Camp Host – Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Barton, Metzler and Feyrer; hours, utilities, laundry, qualifications, season and HR route. Undated statement about seven vacancies not treated as current count.
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CountyVolunteer programVolunteer
Douglas County Parks Department
Campground and larger day-use park resident hosts · Umpqua Valley and southern Douglas County
Park host · Campground host · Grounds maintenance
Douglas County recruits RV-based volunteers for campgrounds and larger day-use parks, with a separate Adopt-a-Park route for nonresidential assistance. Its page carries a May 2026 host-recruitment list naming Ben Irving, Chief Miwaleta, John P. Amacher and Mildred Kanipe. That dated list establishes recent recruitment but is several months old; no remaining openings were independently confirmed. The county provides a host application, program guide and criminal-check form, making this an actionable local program outside the state system. OR08
- Housing or RV: Hosts live in their RV; obtain specific utility terms from program guide.
- Hours and duties: Assignments described as 3–6 months; duties depend on park.
- Season or dates: Year-round program with greater summer demand; named recruitment list dated May 2026.
- How to apply: Host application/guide at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/819/Volunteer ; Inland Parks Coordinator Jason Wilson.
- Still to confirm: Ask which of the May 2026 locations needs a replacement or next-season host.
Douglas County [email protected] 541-957-7001
Sources (1) and research ID OR007
- OR08: Douglas County, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Resident campground/day-use host program; May 2026 named recruitment list and coordinator.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Crane’s Nest Nature Center and Store; resident stewardship volunteers · Refuge headquarters near Princeton, Harney County
Nature-store host · Visitor information · Resident conservation volunteer
Friends of Malheur runs a distinct nonprofit route supporting the Crane’s Nest Nature Center and Store, bird tours, special events and refuge stewardship. Resident volunteers can use refuge-headquarters RV hookups and shared facilities. This is worth listing separately from federal refuge recruitment because the volunteer administrator and store/service duties differ, although both operate at the same refuge and must not be counted as separate RV locations. The published commitment is usually a month at 24 hours weekly, with shorter stays considered. OR12
- Pay: Volunteer; no stipend stated.
- Housing or RV: RV hookups plus shared lounge, kitchen, laundry, restrooms and showers.
- Hours and duties: Usually 24 h/week for at least 1 month.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: Volunteer information and linked contact route: https://malheurfriends.org/get-involved/volunteer/ .
- Still to confirm: Ask Friends which store/stewardship shifts and resident pads need filling.
Place guide: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Sources (1) and research ID OR011
- OR12: Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Nature store, interpretation and stewardship; resident RV hosts, shared facilities and 24-hour commitment.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Adult guest concierge, interpretation and horticulture volunteers · Newport
Visitor concierge · Interpreter · Grounds volunteer
The aquarium offers a concrete day-use hosting role: Guest Experience Concierge volunteers welcome arriving/departing visitors, answer questions and help them plan their visit. The commitment is one two-hour shift weekly after information session, interview and background check. Interpretation and horticulture provide additional entry points. Animal care was waitlisted and a September 2026 diver intake had already closed; neither should be advertised as an unrestricted opening. No housing or RV support is stated, making this suitable for locally based travelers or residents rather than an assumed residential exchange. OR19
- Pay: Unpaid volunteering.
- Housing or RV: No residential or RV provision stated.
- Hours and duties: Concierge: one 2-hour shift/week; other roles differ.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Concierge information session, interview, background check.
- How to apply: Adult Volunteer Application linked at https://aquarium.org/support/volunteer/adult/ .
- Still to confirm: Confirm next concierge orientation and whether a seasonal-length commitment is accepted.
Oregon Coast Aquarium [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID OR018
- OR19: Oregon Coast Aquarium, Adult Volunteer Program (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Visitor concierge two-hour weekly commitment, interpretation, horticulture and animal-care waitlist; no residential benefit stated.
Contact for jobs (1)
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Oregon Country Fair
Year-round conference-ground and education-center caretaker · Rural Veneta
Resident caretaker · Grounds and facilities work · Event support
Oregon Country Fair’s 2019 job description documents a full-time resident caretaker supporting its conference ground and education property, including security, equipment, buildings and event preparation. The current indexed staff page names a caretaker, so there is no basis to claim a vacancy. This remains a valuable nonprofit employer prospect beyond campgrounds, especially for future turnover and related site work. Historical pay and house terms are recorded only as context; do not republish them as current terms. Volunteer fair crews have a separate intake and 2026 applications closed. OR26 OR27 OR28 OR35
- Pay: 2019 specification: $26,000–32,000/year, $26,000–28,000 starting; obsolete for current wage purposes.
- Housing or RV: 2019 specification: 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence plus utilities; current allocation unverified.
- Hours and duties: Historical role: year-round, full-time; residence at least 5 days/evenings/nights per week.
- Season or dates: 2019 position description; current staff page indicates incumbent.
- How to apply: General employer enquiry through https://www.oregoncountryfair.org/contact-us/ ; not a current job application.
- Still to confirm: Monitor future facilities/caretaker recruitment; avoid presenting the incumbent role as vacant.
Oregon Country Fair 541-343-4298
Sources (4) and research ID OR022
- OR26: Oregon Country Fair, Caretaker Job Description (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) November 20, 2019 specification; resident year-round employee, housing/utilities and historical salary. Search freshness misleading; document remains 2019.
- OR27: Oregon Country Fair, Our Staff (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official indexed page names a caretaker and facilities staff; indicates role exists/occupied, not vacancy.
- OR28: Oregon Country Fair, Contact Us (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official indexed year-round office and general enquiry form; not hiring advertisement.
- OR35: Oregon Country Fair, Volunteer Application (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official indexed text explicitly says June 1, 2026 volunteer deadline passed; other older text also present.
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CountyPast hiring onlyVolunteer
Jackson County Parks
Volunteer campground host application network · Rogue Valley, Medford/Ashland and Cascade lakes
Campground host
Jackson County’s official 2021 application documents a southern Oregon volunteer-host route. Indexed form content names Cantrall Buckley, Emigrant Lake, Rogue Elk, Southern Oregon RV Park, Joseph Stewart, Willow Lake and Howard Prairie. The old application is useful evidence of how applicants enter the county system, but it does not establish 2026 openings or that every named location retains the same operating arrangement. Retrieval was inconsistent and later blocked, so current housing, minimum hours and background requirements should be taken from a replacement packet. OR09
- Season or dates: 2021 application; no current assignment verified.
- How to apply: Historical official packet: https://jacksoncountyor.gov/Document%20Center/Departments/Parks/General%20Information/Volunteer%20Camp%20Host%20Application%202021.pdf ; request current version from Jackson County Parks.
- Still to confirm: Verify current county host roster and get an accessible current application.
Sources (1) and research ID OR008
- OR09: Jackson County, Volunteer Camp Host Application 2021 (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2021 application identified and initially retrieved; later retrieval returned 403. Named park list from official index. Historical form, not a current vacancy.
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NonprofitPast hiring onlyPaid
Lake Creek Youth Recreational Camp Inc.
Seasonal resident caretaker · Logan Valley, Grant County; John Day mailing address
Camp caretaker · Grounds and building maintenance
An employer-authored caretaker specification hosted by the Harney County Chamber describes a remote Grant County youth camp. The caretaker maintains buildings, grounds, equipment and cabins, manages a generator schedule and helps the cook when required. The document was revised in February 2024 and uploaded in 2025; it is valuable recruitment evidence, not a 2026 vacancy. Its accommodation sentence appears to contain a typo, so confirm whether the cabin or trailer is rent-free and what cleaning deposit applies. This lead adds remote eastern Oregon beyond public campground programs. OR17
- Pay: Historical advertisement: pay negotiable by experience/education.
- Housing or RV: Cabin or camp trailer on property; document says “rent fee” and requires cleaning deposit—clarify intended cost.
- Hours and duties: Part-time seasonal by bookings; physical specification allows up to 14 h/day with breaks.
- Season or dates: Generally May–November, weather/bookings permitting; specification February 2024.
- Who can apply: Diploma/equivalent, tool/vehicle skills, driver’s license/insurance, background check; First Aid/Food Handler required, paid if needed.
- How to apply: Resume and 3 reference letters to PO Box 542, John Day OR 97845 per https://harneycounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Caretaker-Job-Advertisement.docx.pdf ; questions to Deb Arntz.
- Still to confirm: Ask whether the caretaker role will recur and clarify the accommodation typo.
Place guide: Lake Creek Youth Camp
Lake Creek Youth Recreational Camp Inc. via Harney County Chamber 541-573-3956
Sources (1) and research ID OR016
- OR17: Lake Creek Youth Recreational Camp Inc. via Harney County Chamber, Caretaker Job Advertisement (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer-authored specification revised February 2024, uploaded 2025; Grant County location, negotiable pay and accommodation wording. Not a current vacancy.
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FederalPast hiring onlyVolunteer
Bureau of Land Management, Northwest Oregon District
Recreation-site resident hosts · Alder Glen, Clay Creek, Sharps Creek, Shotgun Creek, Whittaker Creek, Wildwood
Recreation-site host · Campground host · Day-use host
BLM’s November 2024 announcement recruited for the 2025 season at six named recreation sites. Hosts supported reservations, opening/closing, visitor information, rules and maintenance. The page explains a crucial variation: host pads range from full hookups to primitive arrangements with public potable water, with a modest unspecified daily stipend. This is a historical example of the federal forest/recreation-site channel, not evidence that all six positions are open in 2026 or 2027. The agency and Volunteer.gov remain the appropriate next-season verification route. OR20
- Pay: 2025 notice: modest daily stipend, amount not stated.
- Housing or RV: Paved pad; utilities vary widely; own RV/trailer or other permitted setup in that advertisement.
- Hours and duties: On-site throughout assigned busy season; daily site/visitor duties.
- Season or dates: Historical 2025 season, usually April–September.
- How to apply: Search current Volunteer.gov assignments via https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-seeks-volunteer-hosts-2025-northwest-oregon-recreation-season ; dated contact Kendra Barat.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the current coordinator and 2027 host assignments rather than reusing 2025 dates.
Bureau of Land Management [email protected] 720-591-6847
Sources (1) and research ID OR019
- OR20: Bureau of Land Management, BLM seeks volunteer hosts for the 2025 northwest Oregon recreation season (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) November 7, 2024 announcement for 2025: six recreation sites, varying hookups, unspecified stipend and contact. Historical.
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CountyPast hiring onlyPaid
Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events
Fair Temp Caretaker · Corvallis fairgrounds
Fairgrounds caretaker · Grounds maintenance · Event setup
Benton County’s 2026 Fair Temp Caretaker bulletin provides a paid facilities-role example outside camping. Duties cover grounds, minor building repairs, custodial work and event setup/cleanup. Recruitment opened April 1 and closed April 15, 2026, so this is a historical employer lead. The role is part-time with variable hours and a fiscal-year hour cap; the word caretaker does not establish on-site residence. Future applicants should watch the same county jobs system for fairgrounds and parks openings and verify the actual worksite and schedule. OR29
- Pay: 2026 closed bulletin: $18–20/hour.
- Housing or RV: No housing or RV site stated.
- Hours and duties: Part-time variable; maximum 1,040 hours/fiscal year.
- Season or dates: Opened April 1, 2026; closed April 15, 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific.
- Who can apply: 18+; diploma/GED and 1 year relevant experience, with equivalencies; driving required.
- How to apply: Historical bulletin https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bentonor/jobs/newprint/5293468 ; use county careers portal for future postings.
- Still to confirm: Set county job alerts for fair caretaker and seasonal park/facility work.
Place guide: Benton County Fairgrounds
Sources (1) and research ID OR023
- OR29: Benton County, Fair Temp Caretaker – job 26-00050 (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer bulletin: $18–20/hour, variable part-time, opened April 1 and closed April 15, 2026. No accommodation stated.
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