Camp Host at Canyon Lakes

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality is seeking Camp Hosts for the 2026 season in Colorado. The role supports campground operations, ensuring a quality visitor experience and adherence to park rules.

Two-person teams or solo assignments may apply; responsibilities include guest service, basic admin tasks, and maintaining facilities. Applicants should enjoy outdoor recreation, have strong communication skills, and be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with comfort around the public.
• Ability to clean and sanitize facilities using cleaning agents safely.
• Clear verbal and written communication in a visitor-facing environment.
• Experience with basic money handling and recordkeeping.
• Willingness to work flexible evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service and educate visitors on rules.
• Perform administrative tasks including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintain facilities and grounds, restrooms, trails, campsites and common areas.
• Rake and groom sites, remove litter, and keep public areas tidy.
• Register campers, collect fees, and sell concession items as needed.
• Process revenues using Company-approved forms and procedures.
• Be familiar with local points of interest and regulations.
• Report any hazards or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning & sanitation

Verbal & written communication

Money handling

Flexible schedule

Job description

Our 2026 season at Arapahoe Canyon Lakes offers rewarding jobs for outdoor enthusiasts, providing the chance to assist with outdoor recreation while helping preserve the natural beauty of Colorado’s Front Range

2026 Seasonal Positions Available We’re hiring for the upcoming season and have multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Darrington District. Each location offers its own unique setting and experience, making these roles ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality.

Title: Camp Host

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Operations

Summary

The Campground Host position is frequently filled by two people but may be an individual role in certain locations. The primary objective is to provide a quality recreational experience for visitors within areas operated by the Company. The Campground Host will implement nearly all operational tasks required within their assigned campground or area.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Demonstrates courteousness and displays a helpful attitude to all visitors; provides excellent customer service by educating the public on the rules and regulations of the recreation area.
• Performs certain administrative tasks, including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintains facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and stocking of restrooms, emptying trash containers and replacing the liners, cleaning roadways and trails, cleaning campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes.
• Rakes and grooms' sites and public areas, maintains a litter-free facility, picks up micro-trash such as bottle caps and cigarette butts, maintains outlying areas such as trails, outposts, and rental cabins.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
• Registers campers, collects fees, and sells certain retail items such as firewood, ice, and concession goods.
• Processes revenues and fee collection data using Company approved forms and procedures.
• Familiar with local points of interest, nearby facilities, and local rules and regulations.
• Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic recordkeeping experience, including money handling.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• The ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain.
• The ability to work in extreme weather.
• Able to tow own RV (where applicable) in and out of campgrounds in emergency situations.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Eligible employees are offered health benefits. All hours worked will be paid.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.