Want To Live Rent-Free In Yosemite National Park This Summer? Here’s How To Make It Happen

You go to bed as the sun sets, have dinner by the light of the moon and stars, fall asleep to the sound of crickets, and wake up to the glow of the sunrise, casting a rainbow from a massive 2,425-foot waterfall... Sounds beautiful, right? Well, pay attention, because this dream-like scene could become your reality. The National Park Service (NPS ) is now recruiting summer campground hosts for parks across the United States. There are 60 positions available at locations ranging from Devil’s Tower to Bryce Canyon, North Cascades, and Lake Mead. California has openings at two parks: [Mojave National Preserve](https://secretlosangeles.com/kelso-dunes-singing-dunes-mojave/) and [Yosemite,](https://secretlosangeles.com/kings-canyon-national-park/) with positions available from June 15 to October 15, 2026, for the latter. What the Job Involves ------------------------- Most campground host positions are unpaid, with compensation consisting of a free campsite or RV hookup. Each role has different requirements depending on the park. Hosts typically spend most of the day outdoors, keeping [campsites](https://secretlosangeles.com/camping-near-los-angeles/) and fire pits clean, performing light maintenance, restocking restrooms, and assisting visitors with check-in. According to National Parks Traveler volunteers will be stationed at campgrounds along Big Oak Flat, Tioga Roads, and Bridalveil Creek on Glacier Point Road in the High Sierras. Campsites include a [fire ring,](https://secretlosangeles.com/beach-bonfire-los-angeles/) [picnic table,](https://secretlosangeles.com/picnic-spots-los-angeles/) and food locker, and hosts also receive shirts, hats, jackets, and a name tag. How to Apply ---------------- First, create a profile on Volunteer.gov. Unlike typical federal jobs, campground host positions aren’t part of a general pool, so you apply directly to specific listings at individual parks. There’s no official deadline, but popular locations like Yosemite fill up quickly, so submit your application as soon as possible. Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/yosemite-national-park-rent-free/