Camp Host in Salt Lake

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; Utah; On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salt Lake District is hiring for the 2026 season to fill multiple Camp Host openings across several campgrounds. These roles support outdoor recreation and hospitality while offering a hands-on outdoor work experience in Utah.

The Campground Host will deliver a quality visitor experience, perform site maintenance, manage basic fees, and coordinate with staff to ensure safety and enjoyment for guests.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and enjoyment from public contact.
• Basic manual labor abilities and willingness to clean facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Experience with basic recordkeeping and money handling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 20 pounds and move over rough terrain.
• Able to tow own RV (where applicable) in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates courteousness and provides excellent customer service by educating visitors on recreation area rules.
• Performs administrative tasks including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintains facilities and grounds including cleaning, sanitizing and stocking restrooms and common areas.
• Rakes and grooms sites and public areas; maintains litter-free facilities and trails.
• Maintains good working relationships with staff, agencies, and visitors.
• Registers campers, collects fees, and sells concession goods.
• Processes revenues and fee data using approved forms.
• Familiar with local points of interest and regulations.
• Reports problems and hazardous conditions as found.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Recordkeeping

Money handling

Basic cleaning

Job description

Join Us at Salt Lake District!

Our 2026 seasonal positions provide exciting roles for those passionate about the outdoors, offering the chance to work in a dynamic environment with easy access to the vibrant city of Salt Lake and its surrounding natural beauty. Take advantage of the opportunity to support outdoor recreation in one of the most popular and accessible areas of Utah, with sweeping mountain views and a diverse range of activities.

2026 Seasonal Positions Available

We’re hiring for the upcoming season with multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Salt Lake District. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality, and each campground offers its own unique setting and experience.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

We encourage applicants to reach out for more details about each campground’s unique offerings. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to start a new adventure, we’d love to hear from you!

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.