Olive Lake Campground Host - Summer 2026

Campground: Olive Lake             District: North Fork John Day

Host Status: Vacant

District Contact:

Alicia Doherty

(541) 427-3231

Alicia.Doherty@usda.gov

Host Site Amenities: Campsite with fire ring and picnic table. There is no water, sewer, electric or dump station. Forest Service will provide propane for camp host. Having a RV, Camper, Camp Trail, or Sleeper Van is required.

# of Sites: 28 campsites, 2 picnic sites

# of Bathrooms: 7 vault toilets

Site Amenities: A boat launch ramp, 2 docks, and a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake. Potable water can be collected from Fremont Powerhouse, which is located 7 miles from the campground.

Campground Operating Season: Olive Lake is typically open from May 15 - October 15.

Host Schedule: On duty Thursday through Monday, off-duty Tuesday/Wednesday, ~6 hours per day.

Host Duties: The volunteer will use their personal vehicle to conduct business; the Forest Service will provide all tools and supplies. Duties include the following and require light physical exertion:

·        Clean restrooms

·        Keep toilet paper stocked

·        Clean campsites (Remove excess ash and debris from fire rings, pick up trash at site, etc.)

·        Rake debris and remove vegetation from around fire rings to prevent fires from spreading

·        Remove any rope, nails, or other items that are tied to or embedded in trees

·        Periodically check information board and signs in the campground and report to Forest Service staff if they need maintenance or replacement

·        Keep trail clear of debris

·        Minor maintenance (pruning vegetation, painting tables, etc.)

·        Always be looking at the campground and facilities for safety hazards (i.e. broken tree limb, rotten table seat, etc.). 

·        Visitor assistance (answer visitor questions about the area, available activities/sights, rules)

·        Occupancy and fee compliance checks

·        Record keeping (number of hours worked/miles driven, which sites are occupied daily, personal reimbursements, etc.)

Host Reimbursements: 

·        $40/day for food

·        Current government rate for mileage ($.725/mile) associated with campground operations and maintenance.

·        Propane is provided on site by Forest Service.

Recreation.gov- Olive Lake Campground