Volunteer campground hosts still needed at some DNR recreation areas
DNR is still looking for volunteer campground hosts for several of its recreation areas in the state. Hosts have two primary duties: They conduct general campground maintenance and act as a primary point of contact for campers.
All hosts must complete basic first aid training and pass a Washington State Patrol criminal background check.
While each DNR campground has unique characteristics and natural features, the sites are all considered rustic or primitive. Each site’s amenities vary.
DNR also needs a volunteer to tend to the gate at the Tiger Summit Trailhead parking area on weekends through Oct. 15.
The following list of available campground host opportunities is organized by county.
In Clallam County, Bear Creek Campground, on the south side of US Highway 101 at milepost 206, along the Sol Duc River, campground hosts are required to stay at least one month, or longer. Contact Cathy Baker, 360-374-2860, or cathryn. baker@dnr.wa.gov.
On the Lyre River, five miles outside of Joyce on the Olympic Peninsula two hosts are preferred through September. Contact Wayne Fitzwater, 360-374-6131, wayne. fitzwater@dnr.wa.gov.
In Clark County, Cold Creek Campground is 10 miles east of Battle Ground, in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. Two hosts must be willing to stay a minimum of one month.
In Cowlitz County, Merrill Lake is a premier flyfishing lake in Southwest Washington north of Cougar, with a boat launch, tent camping.Contact Nick Cronquist, 360-575-5016, or nick. cronquist@dnr.wa.gov
In Mason County, the Elfendahl Pass Staging Area in Tahuya State Forest, near Belfair has potential for year-round or weekend hosting, but the host site is rustic, with no water or electricity.
Contact Ray Minish, 360- 801-1080, or ray.minish@ dnr.wa.gov.
Stevens County, Douglas Falls Campground near Colville has a concrete parking pad, storage shed, water, septic, power, and phone provided for the host, with a minimum stay of three months. Contact Brett Walker, 509-684-7474, or brett. walker@dnr.wa.gov.
At the Long Lake Campground on Lake Spokane, south of Tumtum in Stevens County, two hosts are preferred for a five-month stay. Must have previous hosting experience. Contact Brett Walker, 509-684-7474, brett. walker@dnr.wa.gov.
In Yakima County, the Ahtanum Campground 30 miles southwest of Yakima, the host must be able to lift 30 pounds and do maintenance. Contact Mike Williams, 509-925-0973, or michael. williams@dnr.wa.gov
At Bird Creek Campground, on the east side of Mount Adams, north of Glenwood, there is camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and exploring the area’s unique volcanic geology, no phone or water hookups. Contact Mike Williams, 509-925- 0973, or michael.williams@ dnr.wa.gov.
