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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2024

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  • @AdventureVanMan
    @AdventureVanMan  2 дні тому +12

    If you have been a campground host please share about it here in the comments. Thank you for watching

    • @WalkingDead2024
      @WalkingDead2024 2 дні тому +1

      Can you do a video like this for the beet harvest gig? Looked more interesting to me.

    • @AdventureVanMan
      @AdventureVanMan  2 дні тому

      @WalkingDead2024 I have one here... ua-cam.com/video/HpyiHsNfggk/v-deo.htmlsi=2p4dohenM5GtXliK

  • @GaryNichols50
    @GaryNichols50 2 дні тому +36

    I workamped for the first 6 years of being a nomad, the first year and a half was all campground hosting. I did not do any work for 3rd party like you did. In fact, none were for any private parks. All of my campground hosting was at several state parks and one national park. I had less than a satisfactory experience at one Georgia state park that happened to be managed by a 3rd party rather than by the state DNR like the others. But every other place I hosted was a fantastic experience, especially the national park (Great Sand Dunes NP in Colorado) where they made me feel I was a very valued member of their team. The park staff even held a dinner party for me at the end of the season and gave me some thank you gifts.

    • @garyanderson9467
      @garyanderson9467 День тому +1

      That sounds nice.

    • @Lt_Tragg
      @Lt_Tragg День тому

      This is what is so nice about our states a constitutional federal republic, established on the principles of liberty, equality, and limited government. If you don’t like the state where you are, you can “nomad” to one that suits you and exactly as Brian demonstrates. Beware centralized top down federal government(s)!

    • @garyanderson9467
      @garyanderson9467 День тому +3

      @ Limited government? Except when it comes to women controlling their bodies, for one.

  • @michaelhamerski2168
    @michaelhamerski2168 День тому +9

    Be aware of Camp Hosting in Alaska. Wife and I did it for 2 months, with no power, water, sewer. Got paid $14/hour for two of us. Worked out to be $500/week before taxes. In Alaska, that is starvation wages, milk was $7/gallon, gas was $4.50/gallon, loaf of bread $6.50.

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp День тому +7

    Me & my wife just picked up the most unusual and interesting nomad job, we will be working at the Los Vintos Wind Farm in Texas which is owned by the Vista Corporation. They provide a camp site with full hookups. Our job will be to maintain the property at the base of each wind turbine. They provide all the tools and transportation. The job pays $25 an hour for each of us, it's a 10 hour shift , actually 9 hours because they give us a 1 hour paid lunch break and it's a 4 day work week, that gives us Friday thru Sunday to relax. They require a 6 week commitment, but you can work long past the 6 weeks if you choose to.

    • @GeekFreeek
      @GeekFreeek 10 годин тому

      Wow I’m currently in Texas. how did you even find a job like this ? This sounds like a perfect opportunity and am so new with no experience. Any info or advice?

    • @jazzsounds8159
      @jazzsounds8159 Годину тому

      Could one do this job living in a minivan?

  • @RainStrom_61
    @RainStrom_61 2 дні тому +20

    We have been a camphost for 7 years. From the Keys up to top of Florida and the panhandle. Went to Louisiana and to Arizona, then back to Texas and now back to southern Florida. We loved every mile. Always volunteer no money paid to us.

  • @prpman99
    @prpman99 2 дні тому +10

    It has been a few years ago but we did the CH thing for several seasons primarily for the National Park Service and one Colorado State Park. All were great experiences. We wanted full hook-up but without pay, volunteer only. At the locations we hosted they had paid maintenance staff. We were the hosts and that worked for us. Brian you shared some great tips. especially the one about interviewing the company about the location and expectations. Have seen other hosts arrive and depart within a short period because it wasn't what they expected.

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 2 дні тому +8

    Nice of you to leave the links for others, and take the time to provide info. Glad it worked out mostly good for you. 🙂👍

  • @MichaelQPowell
    @MichaelQPowell 2 дні тому +32

    I think that the distance to grocery stores is an important additional factor, Brian, as you described during your videos this past summer. If it is a really long drive, it could use up a lot of gas and really eat into your wages.

  • @EarthCamper
    @EarthCamper День тому +5

    10 years .....congratulations Brian 💐

  • @NoFate247
    @NoFate247 2 дні тому +17

    The adventure continues!!! Thank you for sharing

  • @paulmadkow9143
    @paulmadkow9143 День тому +8

    I'm a camp host outside Park City Utah. Well, I'm off season now. To apply for Utah state parks is super easy. I applied for California state parks. What a pain. Lots of paperwork. I got 3 offers from Utah state parks in a few days. Awesome.

    • @GeekFreeek
      @GeekFreeek 9 годин тому

      Do you have to have prior experience or is no experience okay?

    • @paulmadkow9143
      @paulmadkow9143 9 годин тому

      @GeekFreeek no experience ok. You just have to pass a basic background check.

  • @persuethedream9862
    @persuethedream9862 День тому +4

    Im an older person. Camphosted for 3 years. Never got paid but a free camping spot at state parks and 1 national park. Loved the work and it was great exercise. But my experience of the management at these parks was horrible. A lot of work with minimum tools

  • @davidjabbusch9632
    @davidjabbusch9632 2 дні тому +6

    I have been Host for 5 seasons. It might not be for everyone. I enjoy meeting new campers.

  • @quinnedwards3727
    @quinnedwards3727 2 дні тому +11

    Great tips!! I wouldn't even have thought about lifting a mower as part of the job! I cleaned toilets to pay for grad school so I think I've cleaned enough toilets for a lifetime, lol. 😆 I'm working to build up my freelancing web design business now so I can take it on the road. Gorgeous desert scenery!! Safe travels ✌️

  • @wittelarry1
    @wittelarry1 День тому +5

    I was a host in Sequoia National Forest for California Land Management. One of the best jobs I ever had. Near and around Hume Lake.

  • @Vantasticviews2
    @Vantasticviews2 2 дні тому +10

    Also, please be aware that some of these listings call for minimal hours but in reality require much more work than can be accomplished in those hours. For instance, I had four campgrounds to “manage” for 20 hours pay. These were larger campgrounds that required a lot of mowing and week whacking. I was expected to do this with often decrepit and falling apart equipment. A dozen bathrooms to clean every day and sometimes multiple times depending on how busy the campground was. Over 30 fire pits to shovel. And the most time consuming aspect was tracking people down because they hadn’t paid. Over two hours on one campground cajoling people that they needed to pay. No way this can all be done in 20 hours. So, I will say the company wasn’t really transparent or realistic about the time needed to actually get these things done. So, like Brian mentioned, be VERY clear about expectations on both sides. Also, make sure you will actually get paid over your contracted hours if you indeed need to go over those hours to get the job done. Good luck!!

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 2 дні тому +6

    Phenomenal view back there behind you.
    Great video, Brian. 😊

  • @sunnyla2835
    @sunnyla2835 День тому +2

    Great info, Brian, thank you! I worked at Yellowstone in 1974, paid minimum wage (waitress) & room (dorm style) and board, good deal and great experience. Got a part-time CH in Ouray, CO, in 2019. When I arrived, I was told it was full-time, sorry, no, so I left the next day🙃

  • @michaeltaylor8719
    @michaeltaylor8719 2 дні тому

    As a budding nomad wanderer, this was a great message. Thanks Brian for your channel and this index of employers and tips of the trade. Many happy travels brother.

  • @gringogg1780
    @gringogg1780 День тому +3

    Great info Brian! Glad you pushed yourself to deal with the people and expand yourself. What great videos you did from your last Colorado job and the joy you got from it sir.. Love your rig and plans to be a Nevada resident. Your long term plans to continue comfortably are spot in in my mind sir.. Keep doing what you are doing!

  • @alchristensen8121
    @alchristensen8121 2 дні тому +7

    A couple I know found out that prepping the campground for the season included clearing away fallen limbs and trees-chainsaw and hauling work. They also had to keep trying to repair the campground's generator that powered the restroom water pump. No water meant no flush toilets and a bunch of campers who were expecting to use them.

    • @belladanielleramsey
      @belladanielleramsey День тому

      Was that in the description that they might have to fix the generator? I wouldn’t know how to do that and I wouldn’t want the Camper being upset with me because I didn’t know how to do that especially if it was not in the job description.

    • @alchristensen8121
      @alchristensen8121 День тому +1

      @@belladanielleramsey It was not in the description. But since the concessionaire and the park agency were really slow addressing the issue, and since he had a bit of mechanical ability, he struggled with it rather than having campers pooping all over the place.

  • @MelPas-n2o
    @MelPas-n2o День тому +1

    It really is good my dad gave you a start with taking over my brother's route with his landscape business. When JJ was injured way back when. I'm glad it helped start the basis with helping you in some of these jobs. I hope you are well B

  • @bntravelin2
    @bntravelin2 2 дні тому +10

    We hosted at Great basin for two years and the grocery store was 67 miles each way.... Loved it

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 День тому +1

    Great to see you back in warmer climes! Good video. Happy Holidays! I hosted, many years ago. Youre right about asking questions. I found out, once I arrived, I'd be operating an actual farm tractor to mow the larger areas!! Let's just say it was a learning experience!😅👍😎🇨🇦🎄🎅🎇✨️

  • @PedroNord
    @PedroNord 2 дні тому +7

    Thank you sharing. Interesting jobs everywhere.

  • @teresap.5991
    @teresap.5991 День тому +3

    Have a wonderful holiday season Brian ❤

  • @louparry7721
    @louparry7721 2 дні тому +5

    Lots of valuable information, thanks Brian. Your friend, Louise

  • @eaglerare1273
    @eaglerare1273 6 годин тому

    Excellent breakdown Brian. Cheers

  • @calvinmarshall1610
    @calvinmarshall1610 День тому +2

    Hi Brian great information thank you for sharing drive safely

  • @jaystewart9947
    @jaystewart9947 День тому +1

    Thanks for the valuable info Brian 👍

  • @ZDD760
    @ZDD760 2 дні тому +7

    Great video!

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove День тому +2

    Fantastic video, Brian! Thank you very much. 💯👍🙏

  • @PETER-rj4he
    @PETER-rj4he 2 дні тому +4

    Blessed you are..may Peace be your friend..☺️

  • @MC-oi3br
    @MC-oi3br День тому +2

    I have worked as a remote camp host for the last 6 years for Vista Rec.The year run from May 1 ST. to Sept 15 TH. got paid $18. a hour, $50. a month for fuel and I cash in bottles and cans (CRV) to make a extra $500. to $1000. per season.
    I have had my campgrounds burn to the ground and almost lost my life. Chased more bears out of camp then I can count and I even had one bear right in my face. Many dog attcks from camper who let there dogs off the leash. I have kick out many campers for non payment, behavioral problems and not following the campground rules. I have had to put crazy camp fires out that campers have made or ones that they left. I have received many death threats over the years. Cows pooping all over my campground and we are talking about six foot or better spray. I have had to clean rat and fly infested pit toilets. Everytime I open restroom door i'm ready for anything from throw up, poop and peep every were. I had people complain about everything from bugs, dust, smell pit toilets (outhouse) and paying for extra parking ($10. per night). Campers banging on my door at 10 o'clock at night asking were thier camp site is. Had many people calling my boss to try to get me fired for asking them to follow the rules.
    On the upside i get 40 hours a week and a company truck (5 years out of 6). Most of the camphost sites are great, big and away from the camp. I only see my boss for about 30 minutes a week when he pick up the paper work and drop off supplies. The true trick to the job is time management, to know when things need to be done and take lots of breaks. I love working seasonal, 4 1/2 months on and 7 1/2 off to do what I want. I do collect uneployment on the off season while I look for winter work. I do love being off grid and working by myself. With Vista if you do a resonable job for the season the campground your to come back to year after year.
    I do stay in the camp most of the time. I only go to town to buy food or cash in the cans/CRV. I do live like a king in the camp. I have 1 KW of solar, 275 gallon water holding tank, two 55 gallons tanks for hauling water, propane for heating and cooking, bucket toilet. I even have clothes washer and cell phone for the internet. I do have a TV, DVD player and a X Box for extra entertainment for those rainy days.
    I have meant alot of nice people over the years from all over the world. I have got invited to dinner and got free drinks many times. I do enjoy telling camper about all the thing to do in the area and telling bad bear jokes.
    Yes, I will go back for my seventh season next year.

  • @scottthejeepguy7499
    @scottthejeepguy7499 2 дні тому +2

    Thanks for sharing Brian

  • @infopocalypse5006
    @infopocalypse5006 День тому +3

    1 I would add as someone who is a host recruiter is to ask about law enforcement/rule enforcement. I've met several hosts who worked for some of companies he listed and have had stories of it basically being the wild west. Does the host have to enforce rules or will Rangers be around frequent enough to enforce them? If you call the cops will any come? how long will it take? I've heard about people shooting lots of guns at 3am and the sheriffs not coming. hosts having to lock gates to a campground at night because of tweeker problems and so on. ..

  • @vanwhalen3719
    @vanwhalen3719 2 дні тому +1

    Great video Brian!

  • @deltas4114
    @deltas4114 День тому

    Merry Christmas Brian. Wishing you peace and happiness. Stay safe, enjoy your December wherever you are spending it. 🙌❤️🎄

  • @bineausmiami
    @bineausmiami День тому +1

    Hi Brian wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and funny I can see our vehicle in the background of your video LOL I am happy the tip with amargosa valley RV Park worked out for you I was just surprised that they almost doubled the price in 3 years... ouch

    • @GeekFreeek
      @GeekFreeek 9 годин тому

      What? No way lol what timestamp is can you see your vehicle at 😂

  • @lorettaterpstra6373
    @lorettaterpstra6373 День тому +1

    Great info, thanks!!

  • @katekramer1724
    @katekramer1724 День тому +1

    Great information. Thanks

  • @samsmith7150
    @samsmith7150 2 дні тому +3

    Great info!

  • @tikoy1955
    @tikoy1955 День тому +1

    Good informational video.

  • @georgecorreia5314
    @georgecorreia5314 День тому +2

    Thank you for the video

  • @kensmith2839
    @kensmith2839 2 дні тому +5

    Living the dream

  • @Badgeweefixstuff
    @Badgeweefixstuff День тому +1

    Awesome video gives people a heads up what to expect awesome 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf 2 дні тому +2

    Good info & advice.🤗✌️

  • @margiemurray2147
    @margiemurray2147 День тому +1

    Thank you for sharing Brian. We watched your series of videos through the summer. It was gorgeous. I was wondering from your conversations with single women, do you have any ideas of what type of Park hosting atmosphere a single female should look for? Your question ideas are awesome. Or would you recommend a different area of jobs for single females? If any of your subscribers have ideas that they have done, I'm open to that as well. Thank you everyone and have a blessed, happy and safe holiday season from Central Florida❤

  • @vtownpaddy517
    @vtownpaddy517 День тому +1

    Exciting video! Nomad traveler information that is helpful.--VTown Paddy Patrick

  • @susanwood9678
    @susanwood9678 2 дні тому +7

    Hey Brian. I've been following you and enjoyed your campground host series.
    I'm a van-lifer living on the western slope, I'm interested in taking over your Meeker area gig. I have lots of grounds and forestry experience. I appreciate this insider's info. Thx for posting.

  • @robertayres682
    @robertayres682 2 дні тому +2

    Good info 👍 Thank you 👍

  • @rodpointer2258
    @rodpointer2258 День тому +2

    Thanks,Bro😃✌🌵

  • @scottstevens6380
    @scottstevens6380 2 дні тому +4

    Thank you.

  • @garyanderson9467
    @garyanderson9467 День тому +1

    Good advice.

  • @duaneulman9915
    @duaneulman9915 День тому +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @dianepines9014
    @dianepines9014 2 дні тому +2

    Thanks for all the information you give us! I am hoping to hit the road this spring and want to make either Nevada or California my place of residence. What kind of mail forwarding service do you recommend?

  • @BoxVanDee
    @BoxVanDee 2 дні тому +6

    Good info Brian. You should offer to do this talk at the RTR

  • @myjourneysinfaith
    @myjourneysinfaith День тому +1

    Good information

  • @JamesBrown-hv1xu
    @JamesBrown-hv1xu День тому

    ❤ Merry Christmas 😎

  • @drgranger2
    @drgranger2 2 дні тому +3

    Great information, Brian thanks! Travel safe.

  • @davidcapalbo5002
    @davidcapalbo5002 2 дні тому +4

    I heard that hosts are able to camp free for a year,I think, at camps that ,that they manage? Also that family and friends can stay free as long as there are available sites. True or false?✌️🌵🚚

  • @richh9904
    @richh9904 День тому +1

    Time for a land purchase. Get something you can stay on as you get older.

  • @buckijunki8167
    @buckijunki8167 2 дні тому +2

    Hi Brian!

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove День тому +1

    I've been looking at these types of jobs for years. The trend I see is that they want couples 80-90% of the time. For good reason, of course. But that limits many people who are single. You might be able to sneak in but you're more apt to get the job if you're a single male over a single female, for obvious reasons. No way am I getting a lawn mower into the back of a truck without a sissy ramp. Lol. I recently started using the weed whacker in my small back yard and it's been torture. It's definitely quite a workout--especially if you have physical limitations. God made both male and female, and we are different in several ways. We compliment each other. I can't really blame these campgrounds for wanting to hire traditional couples.
    The other limiting factor can be your rig. I can't tell you how many times I've seen job advertisements that require having an RV. Campground hosting in places like where you were stationed is ideal if you don't have a fancy RV unit and you're very well-stocked.

    • @GeekFreeek
      @GeekFreeek 9 годин тому

      I too am wondering if it’s more difficult for a single female to gain opportunities and experience

  • @daves5698
    @daves5698 День тому +1

    Good for you

  • @classaendlessadventure2879
    @classaendlessadventure2879 2 дні тому +1

    im trying to find a workamp job i get online give my email and get a ton of crap back adds its very challenging i can do work all day i can work with people physically and mentally why cant i just knock on a door and work its frustrating thats how i did it in my life things change i want to work thanks for vid

  • @davemenard5089
    @davemenard5089 День тому

    If you do go back to host at that camp you should definitely ask for a little bit of a raise. I think that would be fair.

  • @shemajragin4606
    @shemajragin4606 2 дні тому +3

    Hi 🙋🏿‍♀️

  • @heather482
    @heather482 День тому

    Well count me out. lol 😂 I’ll just camp Hosting sounds like a lot of work for a few bucks.

  • @b-lopez394
    @b-lopez394 День тому

    Hey Brian, there's no greenery in the background . You must be boondocking in the dry desert🙂. Just a humor. I know you posted what county you are staying.

  • @henryashley9945
    @henryashley9945 2 дні тому +4

    ✌️😁👍 Van Dude

  • @Chris-ut6eq
    @Chris-ut6eq 2 дні тому +4

    3minutes 43 👍

    • @Chris-ut6eq
      @Chris-ut6eq 2 дні тому +3

      Have to add, I did lol when you said that this job is a people job. I thought the name is 'campground host' and not 'campground hermit', so how could anything think otherwise. But it is always good to remind myself of the obvious sometimes just to keep my perspective. The maintenance position might be a better position for campground hermit, but even then it's still somewhat of a people job as there are no shortage of views on your todo list :)

  • @justlucky13
    @justlucky13 2 дні тому +3

    Peace

  • @elisiadriver4592
    @elisiadriver4592 День тому +1

    HOLA 👋
    SAFE TRAVEL'S EVERYONE, ONWARD BOUND ✌️ ♥️ 🤲 🌊 🧜‍♀️

  • @tony-kj5mc
    @tony-kj5mc День тому

    Are you going to Camp Ground Host Next Year ? If not What might be your plans ?

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo День тому +1

    👍

  • @TERRYPK
    @TERRYPK 2 дні тому +2

    😎

  • @goodwaterhikes
    @goodwaterhikes 2 дні тому +2

    👍😎☮

  • @MJAG777
    @MJAG777 День тому

  • @AB-tc8lx
    @AB-tc8lx 23 години тому

    After I found out what you got paid. There's not a chance. I thought they made a couple of grand a week.tax free cash.

  • @goober9983
    @goober9983 День тому

    And make sure the campground is not located near a lib'ral college. 😮

  • @peterbedford2610
    @peterbedford2610 2 дні тому +1

    Forewarned.....

  • @michaelnieves6632
    @michaelnieves6632 День тому

    🇺🇸

  • @JG-kv4oi
    @JG-kv4oi День тому

    What's the average age of us watching this with interest in hosting, I am 61 years old. Edit post your comment and thankyou

  • @schmonsequences
    @schmonsequences День тому

    I know they're a sponsor and may object, but man, you got to back the van over that hat a few times. Wash and dry several dozen. Right out of the box ain't your look

  • @LtDan-ov6bf
    @LtDan-ov6bf 2 дні тому +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍