I met you both in Mammoth back in 2020. Fellow Navy Veteran. All the information is very much appreciated and invaluable. Hope to cross paths with you both again.
Thank you very much. We're glad you found the information useful. We will be in AZ soon, so we can warm up. We also plan to travel the West Coast of California in the early part of the year...maybe we'll run into you during the trip. Thank you for watching and thank you again for your service. 👍🏼😊
I have to commend both of you for being articulate and extremely detailed! I was always curious and just recently reviewed your posts. All 3 of your videos on this subject posted were impressive about this subject. Anyone who comes to your site is fortunate, because you're both very thorough and professional. Kudos to both of you for putting out this information and enlightening those of us who always thought it was a cake walk, and it's obviously not.
Thank you for all the kind words. Are you interested in becoming a camp host? If there are additional questions you may have on camp hosting or anything else, please let us know. Take care and thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Good video with great tips. I might add, ask if you would be expected to clean up biohazards (restroom messes or after-party messes). Some government gigs don't want the liability of having their hosts take this risk so they only wnat their rangers to deal with biohazards). Trust me, if you are at all squeemish, you do NOT want to deal with dirty public restrooms or a campsite with vomit everywhere.
Well, the campgrounds in the Inyo National Forest we worked for expected camp host to clean up all mess, including biohazards. We recommend always asking before accepting employment, so there are no surprises. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
@@TheTinCanTravelers I did say "some." In Oregon we were expected to pass those to the rangers to deal with. AS volunteers you do not get Worker's Comp if it gets you sick or you get injured.
@@TheTinCanTravelers YES, we are looking for a campground host job right now. We have been full time RV living for the past two years at our home location in Florida. We have subscribed to your channel, and we are looking for any advice you have for us.
We would recommend getting a job with Vista Recreation at camprrm.com. They're a great company to work for and have many locations throughout the US. Are y'all wanting to stay in FL or open to moving?
Yep bought a trailer was 60 miles from from town no cell 7000 feet still had snow all of this really wasn't a problem . The issue that killed it there was no water
This was a great video. I loved your helpful checklist to follow along on the side. Overall a great presentation for everything to consider being a camp host. Thanks for making this!
Love your videos and they are very informative- especially for the first timers. One point of contention though. You mention “get it in writing“. And while this is always a good idea, we must be realistic in the fact that EVEN if you do have it in writing, what are you going to do about it when it is not upheld? It will cost you far more in money and time to try and recoup what you lost, than it would if you simply pack up and leave. This exact thing has happened to me. I called an attorney, I had a contract, and that attorney asked me “how much do you want to spend?“. I’m certainly not advocating to not have a contract. I’m sure in some cases, it helps to be able to point your finger to something in a dispute. I’m just saying we need to have reasonable expectations when a contract is broken.
Always better to have it and not need it than to not have one and need it. Being able to point to the reason you were wronged, helps you decide to stay or leave without any doubt if you are in the right. Thanks for watching and safe travels. 👍🏼
Thank you for sharing this valuable information about camp hosting. Some of your tips don’t apply to me because I will be hosting at Texas State Park. But, many tips do apply such as dog breed limitations, generators, A/C considerations, and talking to park visitors outside of regularly scheduled work hours. I have subscribed. Thanks again and safe travels.
You guys talk like prior to 2000 when things used to be normal procedure in the US. That's how it's supposed to be like " get it in writing" this was the norm. Thank you for breaking all this down very helpful to most.
Elevation matters! I am a flat lander used to being near sea level. I visited a friend in Lincoln, Montana, and was surprised to have shortness of breath after a few days due to the elevation being 4k feet. Even 3k foot elevation at a state park in Montana was challenging. I don't have any health problems and I am not overweight but my body made it clear it does not like elevation! I camp hosted at Sea Rim state park, in Texas for gig in October thru December. There were zero days that were mosquito free. The camp host camp sites were not on the beach, near the Gulf of Mexico. They were down the road, about a half-mile, near the maintenance building and a swamp. Thus zero days not being bitten by mosquitos. Want to sit by the campfire? Eaten alive. Want to grill that perfect steak? Mosquitos. Even in October and November the heat and humidity were both high enough to be uncomfortable to the point of feeling sweaty and slimy anytime you went outside. I spent last summer at Logan State Park in Montana. It's a beautiful park. But . . . the drive to go the grocery store, in Kalispell, was 50 miles, one way. There was very slow DSL for hosts but no cell / text signal at the campground. Beautiful place but I white-knuckled that road as there was no place to pull over in an emergency. Deer and moose were often hit by vehicles on Hwy 2 from Libby to Kalispell. The biggest issue, camp hosting, for me, has been other camp hosts. Some are amazing. And some are not.
Sounds like you've expertise many challenges of camp hosting. We hope you have better ones in the future. Having great co-hosts is key to a pleasant season. Safe and happy travels. 👍🏼
Hello, medically retired CHP here. My wife and I are waiting 3 years to do this while our youngest finishes high school and does 2 years at the community College. We live in a tourist area, so we are going to Airbnb our house and pay it off in 6 years while we live in an RV. Hopefully you guys have a video on where to find and apply to camp host spots. I saw some websites but I wasn't sure if they are legit.
Thank you for your service. I have attached the link to our video talking about applying to camp hosting jobs. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼 ua-cam.com/video/6cDEws5756g/v-deo.html
We both get paid for all hours worked, but this is specific to the work camping position we applied for. Some may be different, so read the job description and ask questions before accepting any work camping job. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Been camping since 1964,Camp host's today are mostly personality disordered in some way to some extent.Looking for a free ride and an opportunity to nit pick and boss people. But clueless about the rights you have.If you want to be a host be humble and kind,not a Ken and Karen who think they own the place.Oh till the gang bangers show up then crickets.
I met you both in Mammoth back in 2020. Fellow Navy Veteran. All the information is very much appreciated and invaluable. Hope to cross paths with you both again.
Thank you very much. We're glad you found the information useful. We will be in AZ soon, so we can warm up. We also plan to travel the West Coast of California in the early part of the year...maybe we'll run into you during the trip. Thank you for watching and thank you again for your service. 👍🏼😊
I have to commend both of you for being articulate and extremely detailed!
I was always curious and just recently reviewed your posts. All 3 of your videos on this subject posted were impressive about this subject. Anyone who comes to your site is fortunate, because you're both very thorough and professional.
Kudos to both of you for putting out this information and enlightening those of us who always thought it was a cake walk, and it's obviously not.
Thank you for all the kind words. Are you interested in becoming a camp host? If there are additional questions you may have on camp hosting or anything else, please let us know. Take care and thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Good video with great tips. I might add, ask if you would be expected to clean up biohazards (restroom messes or after-party messes). Some government gigs don't want the liability of having their hosts take this risk so they only wnat their rangers to deal with biohazards). Trust me, if you are at all squeemish, you do NOT want to deal with dirty public restrooms or a campsite with vomit everywhere.
Well, the campgrounds in the Inyo National Forest we worked for expected camp host to clean up all mess, including biohazards. We recommend always asking before accepting employment, so there are no surprises. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
@@TheTinCanTravelers I did say "some." In Oregon we were expected to pass those to the rangers to deal with. AS volunteers you do not get Worker's Comp if it gets you sick or you get injured.
Very good point to keep in mind..worst case scenarios
Learned a whole lot from this video. Thanks for sharing.
We’re glad you liked it. Will you be camp hosting in the future?
@@TheTinCanTravelers YES, we are looking for a campground host job right now. We have been full time RV living for the past two years at our home location in Florida. We have subscribed to your channel, and we are looking for any advice you have for us.
We would recommend getting a job with Vista Recreation at camprrm.com. They're a great company to work for and have many locations throughout the US. Are y'all wanting to stay in FL or open to moving?
Good practical info, thanks.
Yep bought a trailer was 60 miles from from town no cell 7000 feet still had snow all of this really wasn't a problem . The issue that killed it there was no water
I could go on but this video covers just about all of it great video
This was a great video. I loved your helpful checklist to follow along on the side. Overall a great presentation for everything to consider being a camp host. Thanks for making this!
Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Good video. Thank you for your service. My rig is adorned with service appreciation items.
Thank you, it was our pleasure. We wish you safe and happy travels. 👍🏼
Love your videos and they are very informative- especially for the first timers. One point of contention though. You mention “get it in writing“. And while this is always a good idea, we must be realistic in the fact that EVEN if you do have it in writing, what are you going to do about it when it is not upheld? It will cost you far more in money and time to try and recoup what you lost, than it would if you simply pack up and leave. This exact thing has happened to me. I called an attorney, I had a contract, and that attorney asked me “how much do you want to spend?“.
I’m certainly not advocating to not have a contract. I’m sure in some cases, it helps to be able to point your finger to something in a dispute. I’m just saying we need to have reasonable expectations when a contract is broken.
Always better to have it and not need it than to not have one and need it. Being able to point to the reason you were wronged, helps you decide to stay or leave without any doubt if you are in the right. Thanks for watching and safe travels. 👍🏼
Small claims court or even the Labor Board may be a better route than an atty.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information about camp hosting. Some of your tips don’t apply to me because I will be hosting at Texas State Park.
But, many tips do apply such as dog breed limitations, generators, A/C considerations, and talking to park visitors outside of regularly scheduled work hours. I have subscribed.
Thanks again and safe travels.
Thanks for watching and wishing you the best in Texas. Safe travels. 👍🏼
Y’all are a hoot. Thank you for sharing your experience. Blessings.
You're very welcome and thank you for watching. 😊
Wow man Great video. UA-cam must be promoting your channel. It came out of the blue for me and I love it. More power to you. Jim
You guys talk like prior to 2000 when things used to be normal procedure in the US. That's how it's supposed to be like " get it in writing" this was the norm. Thank you for breaking all this down very helpful to most.
" professional" thats the way we used to be... okay done ranting ty guys
I’m old school on a lot of things but when you used to shake hands on anything was trusted from both sides are gone.
Good advice. Thanks for the advice.
We're glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching. 👍🏼
thanks for the detailed info
Elevation matters! I am a flat lander used to being near sea level. I visited a friend in Lincoln, Montana, and was surprised to have shortness of breath after a few days due to the elevation being 4k feet. Even 3k foot elevation at a state park in Montana was challenging. I don't have any health problems and I am not overweight but my body made it clear it does not like elevation!
I camp hosted at Sea Rim state park, in Texas for gig in October thru December. There were zero days that were mosquito free. The camp host camp sites were not on the beach, near the Gulf of Mexico. They were down the road, about a half-mile, near the maintenance building and a swamp. Thus zero days not being bitten by mosquitos. Want to sit by the campfire? Eaten alive. Want to grill that perfect steak? Mosquitos. Even in October and November the heat and humidity were both high enough to be uncomfortable to the point of feeling sweaty and slimy anytime you went outside.
I spent last summer at Logan State Park in Montana. It's a beautiful park. But . . . the drive to go the grocery store, in Kalispell, was 50 miles, one way. There was very slow DSL for hosts but no cell / text signal at the campground. Beautiful place but I white-knuckled that road as there was no place to pull over in an emergency. Deer and moose were often hit by vehicles on Hwy 2 from Libby to Kalispell.
The biggest issue, camp hosting, for me, has been other camp hosts. Some are amazing. And some are not.
Sounds like you've expertise many challenges of camp hosting. We hope you have better ones in the future. Having great co-hosts is key to a pleasant season. Safe and happy travels. 👍🏼
Thanks for the tips!!
Our pleasure. 👍🏼
Great video!
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏼
Awesome! Lots to know! Thanks for for sharing! 🤙
Thanks, is camp hosting in your future?
Awesome Thank You
You're very welcome and thanks for watching. 😊
The bloopers are the best part haha
We just can't get it on the 1st or 20th take...so there will be bloopers. 😊😂
Thanks again guys!
Thank you for watching. 👍🏼
I missed where you said the forums can be found. Also, are camp hosting jobs mostly for couples?
Hello, medically retired CHP here. My wife and I are waiting 3 years to do this while our youngest finishes high school and does 2 years at the community College. We live in a tourist area, so we are going to Airbnb our house and pay it off in 6 years while we live in an RV. Hopefully you guys have a video on where to find and apply to camp host spots. I saw some websites but I wasn't sure if they are legit.
Thank you for your service. I have attached the link to our video talking about applying to camp hosting jobs. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
ua-cam.com/video/6cDEws5756g/v-deo.html
Great info thank you!!
We're glad you liked it and thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Thank you🎉🎉🎉
I park host at a park in texas they give u free camp site no pay
Contract contract contract
Good stuff...
What campground did you host in 2018 ?
Do you both get paid? Like is it 2 jobs or one you split? Thank you
We both get paid for all hours worked, but this is specific to the work camping position we applied for. Some may be different, so read the job description and ask questions before accepting any work camping job. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. 👍🏼
How much money did you all make a month if i may ask ? @TheTinCanTravelers
So why did they have you come in May? If you couldn't go up there and start working till July or was it just an unseasonably cold snowy spring?
The dog is so funny...
Why do you knifehand the camera??
🧐
Been camping since 1964,Camp host's today are mostly personality disordered in some way to some extent.Looking for a free ride and an opportunity to nit pick and boss people. But clueless about the rights you have.If you want to be a host be humble and kind,not a Ken and Karen who think they own the place.Oh till the gang bangers show up then crickets.
Thanks for the tips!!
Thank you !!!
Sure thing! 👍🏼