Seeley Lake Campground Host- Seeley Lake Montana

Program Overview: The Seeley Lake Ranger District is looking to fill vacancies (individual or couple) as Campground Hosts at the Seeley Lake Campground in Seeley Lake, Montana. Hiring preference will be given to individuals who can commit from approximately Mid-May through Mid-September. Selected candidates will be provided a parking spur at the Riverpoint Campground with water, electric, and septic hookups for the duration of the season. Selectees will need to provide their own hard-sided RV or travel trailer.

Major Duties:

Ø Provide information to forest visitors in the campground.

Ø Complete light maintenance, cleaning, and general upkeep of the campground. Including but not limited to: cleaning toilet facilities, picking up litter, cleaning/painting picnic tables, removing excess ash from fire pits, and clearing debris by mowing, weed eating, and leaf blowing.

Ø Perform attendant duties associated with the recreation.gov reservation system, such as placing/removing tags, and assisting visitors with their reservations. Selectees may be asked to use their personal smart phones to complete this.

Ø Maintain consistent communication with District Recreation staff, Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers, and Montana Fish and Game Wardens. Reports vandalism and safety hazards, as well as repairs needed to facilities.

About the Area: Seeley Lake Campground on the West shore of Seeley Lake is near the Clearwater River to the North. Beach-front day-use picnic sites and a roped swimming beach are just a short walk away from the 29 RV/Tent sites.

Seeley Lake is a popular campground and day-use area that sees heavy use. The campground is well known for its sweeping views of the eastern shoreline, area peaks, and the old growth Western Larch trees that tower over the valley. 

The campsites offer the chance to spend time with the old growth Western Larch trees. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western Larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. The historic Camp Paxson can also be seen water to the West. Bald eagles and osprey dive for fish in the early morning and late evening.

If you enjoy spending time in mixed-conifer old growth forests, wildlife sightings, picturesque views, and a purpose in your day—this may be the summertime adventure for you!