2026-2027 Campground Host Payson AZ Tonto National Forest

Campground Host

Seeking Volunteer Campground Host for Payson, AZ! Come be apart of the USFS team working in the cool Ponderosa trees of Houston Mesa CG, Ponderosa CG, Sharp Creek CG. Hook-ups are available.

Volunteer will serve as a camp host on the Tonto National Forest-Payson Ranger District. Volunteer’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Working a minimum of 24 hours per week including weekends. Greet Forest visitors with pertinent local information and reminders of the Forest Service rules and regulations. Camp Host also inform the public about camper safety, answer questions related to local recreation opportunities, and report compliance and maintenance problems to appropriate Forest Service personnel. Camp Host are expected to keep track of reservations in their campground by reviewing Daily Arrival Reports and updating campsite post signs. The ability to conduct light maintenance, such as monitoring restrooms, picking up ground litter, general painting, and tree trimming/vegetation control is required of all camp host positions. Camp Host are not to act in a law enforcement capacity. Camp Host must be prepared to work under varied conditions, including inclement weather.