Get Involved: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Campground Ambassador

This position exists to maintain camping areas throughout the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. AHRA has 8 paid campgrounds and numerous dispersed camping areas spanning Leadville to Pueblo. Volunteers will perform periodic clean-up duties in these areas such as litter pick-up and emptying fire rings of ash. Volunteers may elect to use personal vehicles and drop off trash at AHRA’s Visitor Center in Salida or be dropped off at the worksites by CPW staff and picked up at the end of the day.

For more information, please view the Camping Ambassador Position Description.

Our camp hosts are located at 8 campgrounds and several dispersed camping areas. They perform customer service and light maintenance at their assigned location. Our campgrounds are entirely self-service and spread over 75 miles, so park rangers may only visit once per day, making camp hosts our vital boots-on-the-ground customer service!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Campground Hosts maintain a list of arrivals/departures, make sure each site is ready for the next camper, answer basic questions, inform guests of campground rules, and assist visitors in making reservations through the website or over the phone.
  • Hosts in dispersed camp areas don't manage reservations but do keep track of site availability and stay duration.
    
• Maintenance duties include picking up litter, emptying fire rings, light weeding, and light restroom maintenance.

All hosts must have a fully self sufficient camping unit. No hookups of any kind are available. Hosts may be provided a limited amount of propane by staff. 

Looking for 8 hosts for the 2025 season. Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets.

Elevation: Varies from 6,000 to 9,000 ft

For more information, please read the Campground Host Position Description.

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