Volunteer campground hosts needed at Blue Lake and Howard’s Gulch

The following is a press release from the Modoc National Forest

ALTURAS, Calif. - Modoc National Forest Recreation Managers are looking for volunteer Campground Hosts for Blue Lake and Howard’s Gulch campgrounds.

“Campground hosts are important members of our Shared Stewardship team here at Modoc National Forest,” said Forest Engineer Chris Bielecki. “Our recreation opportunities can thrive with their support, making the Modoc an even better place for visitors.”

Blue Lake is in the southern Warner Mountains in rural Northeastern California. This beautiful 160-acre lake sits at 6,000 feet in elevation and features a campground, day-use area with boat launch and the Blue Lake National Recreation Trail that circles the lake. The gateway community of Likely is located 13 miles away. Full-service communities in the vicinity include Alturas and Susanville, Calif.

Howard’s Gulch Campground features 10 sites located just north of Canby, Calif. on the Modoc National Forest. Set back off Hwy 139 in a tree lined gulch, this campground is a very quiet and pleasant place to spend the weekend or an entire vacation. This small but beautiful area features a campground, a Basin and Range Birding Trail and the nearby Auto Tour Route and Howard’s Gulch Interpretative Sites. Full-service communities in the vicinity include Alturas, Calif. and Klamath Falls, Ore.

Because Howard’s Gulch is relatively small, host(s) are asked to provide general oversight and management of nearby non-fee site campgrounds such as Rush Creek campgrounds, Cottonwood Flat Campground, Big Sage Campground, Jane’s Reservoir Campground and Reservoir F Campground.

Camp hosts are expected to camp on site through the season (Memorial Day weekend though Labor Day weekend) and provide general oversight and management of the facility, information to visitors and coordinate with Forest Service staff on a frequent basis. Start and end dates are flexible. Hosts are welcome to stay through October.

Along with free camping, a daily stipend is available for each host providing services that day. Work schedules are flexible, though being present at least five days a week—including weekends and holidays—is expected. A Forest Service vehicle can be provided and supplies such as propane can be reimbursed.

Potential volunteers for wither opportunity can learn more and apply at https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000BDzK6AAL/host-blue-lake-campground-modoc-nf.

Please contact Recreation Specialist Greg Nejmanowski at 530-640-0037 or gregory.nejmanowski@usda.gov for more information.