Camp Host - Mammoth Lake

Overview

Join Us at Inyo Forest Hospitality LLC – Mammoth! The Inyo National Forest near Mammoth is looking for talented associates to support visitors in the stunning Eastern Sierra for our 2026 season. Our positions offer the chance to work in a breathtaking, high-altitude environment while supporting recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, and skiing.

2026 Seasonal Positions Available We’re hiring for the upcoming season! These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality. You’ll play a vital role in preserving and sharing the natural beauty of this iconic region.

Campground Openings We currently have openings Oh Ridge, Sherwin Creek, Lake George, Lakes Basin, Aspen, and Lower Lee Vining. Each location offers a distinct work environment:

• Site counts range from 16 to 52 per campground.
• Amenities vary: some sites include hookups for water, electricity, or sewer, while others provide a rustic, off-grid experience. In some locations, a golf cart is also provided for convenient transportation.
• Responsibilities differ by location, offering a diverse and dynamic work experience.
• Work season varies from mid-April to mid-October.

Work Schedule & Compensation Expected weekly hours: vary from 24-30 hours with potential fluctuations based on business and staffing needs. Days worked can vary as well.

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!

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.