Be a campground host in Clallam County

Published 10:28 am Saturday, July 17, 2010

PORT ANGELES — The state Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteer campground hosts for two of its recreation areas in Clallam County.

Campground hosts “provide a positive, helpful, safe and informative presence for visitors,” according to DNR.

Hosts conduct general campground maintenance and to act as a primary point of contact for campers.

All hosts must complete basic first aid training and pass a State Patrol criminal background check.

The two recreation areas needing hosts:

Bear Creek Campground

Location: South side of U.S. Highway 101 at Milepost 206, along the Sol Duc River.

Time: Summer months only. One-month stay minimum; longer stays are welcome. Campground is open all year.

Recreational opportunities: Sites available for self-contained overnight camping (RVs welcome) and day use. Hiking trail to Sol Duc River. Two ADA-accessible sites and two ADA-accessible toilets. Viewing platform (ADA accessible). Fishing.

Host Site Accommodations: No water or electricity.

Requirements: Two hosts preferred.

Contact: Cathy Baker, 360-374-2860, or cathryn.baker@dnr.wa.gov.

Lyre River

Location: Five miles outside of Joyce.

Time: Now through September.

Recreational opportunities: 11-site campground. No trail access.

Host Site Accommodations: RV pad, water, no electricity.

Requirements: Two hosts preferred.

Contact: Wayne Fitzwater, 360-374-6131; wayne.fitzwater@dnr.wa.gov.