How to Be the Perfect Host at a Montana Campground

• State parks in Montana are on the search for campground hosts in 2025 throughout the state
• Hosts work from May 1st to September 30th with a 32-hour commitment for two people hosting
• Being a Park Host is a fantastic way to visit and experience a new place, learn new skills, interact with the public, and to simply enjoy life outdoors.

How to Be the Perfect Host at a Montana Campground

For many, the constant rat race of life can become overwhelming.  And for those many, getting away from it all is becoming more and more of an option.  Selling everything and hitting the road in a camper.

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If the camping life is where you thrive, you might want to consider staying the summer in one of the many state parks that dot the Montana landscape as a camp host.

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Surround Yourself in the Montana Outdoors as a Camp Host

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers a camp host program each year for the state parks it operates.  Park hosts help MFWP and the public in a variety of ways including:

• sharing park information with other visitors
• ensuring smooth campground operations
• light maintenance work as needed

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Key responsibilities of being a park host include:

• Greet and assist guests
• Serve as a liaison between guests and park staff
• Provide park information (including rules) to guests
• Collect fee envelopes and oversee check-in/ check-out of campground
• Light maintenance work
• Other duties depend on park needs such as: campground operations, visitor center assistance, monitoring trails, opening and closing parks, etc.

The benefit of being a park volunteer is an easy one.  Live on pristine park property surrounded by rivers, creeks, and lakes, or among mountains, prairies and more under the Big Sky of Montana.

Requirements and How to Apply to Be a Camp Host in Montana

Camp hosting in Montana runs from May 1st until September 30th each year.  Single hosts are expected to work 24 hours a week and couples are expected to work 32 hours total.

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Hosts must provide own housing, equipment, and personal items.  Other qualifications recommended by MFWP are as follows:

• Extensive camping experience
• Effective communication skills
• Successful completion of the FWP Background Check
• Strong desire to share knowledge and experiences with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• CPR and First Aid certifications are huge pluses

To find out more or to find where in Montana hosts are needed, contact Darby Bramble at darby.bramble@mt.gov or call 406-444-7317.