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Volunteering
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service. The types of work a volunteer can perform are many and varied; the only tasks a volunteer cannot carry out are those associated with law enforcement. Your talents and skills are matched with your work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you and best fulfills the mission of the Forest Service/USDA. You may work on a part-time or full-time basis. You can participate in a one-time project or serve over several months, seasons, or year-round. The commitment you make is up to you. Training may be provided to you if your job requires it. Volunteers who complete 250 hours or more of service will earn a Volunteer Interagency Pass which includes free access to all federal lands across the nation that require a fee.
Gasquet Ranger District Campground Host Opportunities
The Six Rivers National Forest is offering opportunities to live and work in beautiful public land settings, in two northern California campgrounds.
Host will live on-site in their own campers or recreational vehicles from May 2023 through September 2023. /20-2023 – 09/11/2023. The Forest Service will provide full hookups and a small stipend to help with living expenses.
Patrick Creek Campground
Campground Open Dates: 5/20/2023 – 09/12/2023
Provide campground hosting for Historic Patrick Creek Campground on the Smith River National Recreation Area (Gasquet Ranger District).
- Duties include but are not limited to: greeting visitors and campers, tracking campground vehicles and usage, provide information to visitors and campers, monitoring campground facilities and grounds, keep bathroom and shower facilities clean, monitor trash and recycling receptacles, address campers concerns or issues, promptly report any issues, concerns, or needs to Recreation Staff.
Where will you live and work?
- Patrick Creek Campground sits at the confluence of Patrick Creek and the middle fork of Smith River. The campground has a special charm, with steps, rock walls, restrooms and sunken campfire circles built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- The campground offers multiple single-family accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping (13 Sites). The campsites are situated on a flat about 30 feet above the river. From the campground, the river can only be viewed from sites 7, 8, 9, and 12 looking down over a fence and vertical bank. Short trails provide access to the river.
- Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are also available. Day use area as well.
Grassy Flat Campground
Campground Open Dates: 5/20-2023 – 09/11/2023
- Duties include but are not limited to: greeting visitors and campers, tracking campground vehicles and usage, provide information to visitors and campers, monitoring campground facilities and grounds, keep bathroom and shower facilities clean, monitor trash and recycling receptacles, address campers concerns or issues, promptly report any issues, concerns, or needs to Recreation Staff.
Where will you live and work?
- The campground provides multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping (19 sites). Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Water is not available at this facility.
- Grassy Flat Campground is adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Smith River. Highway 199 borders the north side. True to its name, it is flat but not grassy. Trees shade the campground and shrubs fill in the area between sites.
- River Access: The river is located about 50 feet below the campground. There are no views of it from the campground but a short trail leads to a high view of it from an old bridge. The trail continues down to a swimming/fishing hole with a small gravel beach. This trail has some steep sections. Easier access is obtained by driving ½ mile east to Madrona River Access where a flat parking area is nearly at the level of a large sandy beach and shallow swimming hole.
For more information please call Wayne Escobar at 707-457-3131 or wayne.escobar@usda.gov