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Thank you for being so interested in becoming a campground or park host with the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Please complete this interest form to be considered for current and future host opportunities.

What are Campground and Park Hosts?
The primary role of a campground host (camp host) or park host is to provide park visitors with information, assistance, and services. This is accomplished by encouraging compliance with park rules and regulations, acting as a contact if emergencies occur when a ranger or site supervisor is off duty, and collecting fees from visitors when trained and authorized. Camp Hosts are typically located in a campground, and Park Hosts are found in a local park, preserve, or attached to a nature or community center operated by DPR. Depending on the location, additional host roles may include staffing a nature center or historical site, interpreting natural and historic resources, maintaining facilities and landscaping, removing litter, making simple repairs, and performing light housekeeping and janitorial duties or other work as assigned to support park operations. Hosts may be specialized, such as maintenance-focused, interpretive/education-focused, or recreation-focused options, which will be indicated in recruitments and host agreements.

Camp and Park Host volunteers fulfill a minimum of 20 work hours per week in exchange for a waived-fee campsite, which includes electrical, water, and sewer hookups, where hosts may park a suitable motorhome or travel trailer in good repair, with kitchen, bathroom, and shower facilities, subject to approval by the site supervisor. (Please note selected hosts need to have weekday, weekend, and holiday availability, and we are not able to accommodate all hours completed in two days) It is also a requirement that hosts live on-site, meaning they sleep in their motorhome or trailer to be the off-hours contact at the location should an emergency arise.

Seasonal = 4–6-month agreements
Year-round = 12+ month minimum stay

CURRENT OPENINGS: As of 4/02/2025

  • Flinn Springs County Park, El Cajon, CA, Year-round, no seasonal, at least 12+ month commitment
    Nestled in oak groves, this 40-acre park features hiking trails, ballfields, picnic areas, play zones, and a large, covered reception area perfect for gatherings and events.
  • Guajome Regional Park Campground, Oceanside, CA, Year-round, no seasonal, at least 12+ month commitment
    Just 8 miles from the coast, this park offers scenic trails, fishing ponds, playgrounds, and 33 campsites — a perfect blend of nature and recreation.
  • Lake Morena County Park, Campo, CA, Year-round and seasonal, at least 6+ month commitment
    Located in East San Diego County, offers a unique blend of mountain, desert, and coastal habitats, making it a popular destination for camping, hiking, and fishing.

The standard term for a hosting agreement is six (6) months and renewable for </

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* 1. Contact information for person completing form

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* 2. Have you ever camped in a San Diego County Park?

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* 3. What state do you claim residency?

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* 4. Do you have a California Driver's License? (only required for some parks)

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* 5. All hosting opportunities including volunteering for at least 20 hours a week in exchange for a waved fee, full-hookup campsite that includes electric, water, and sewer. The County of San Diego does not have any opportunity for host wages.

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