Provide Park Support or be a Camp Host:

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to support State Parks and connect with visitors and the local community? You can become a volunteer in Humboldt Redwoods, Grizzly Creek, Richardson Grove, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Standish-Hickey, or Benbow State Recreation Area.

Visit the Park Support Volunteer Portal to serve in one of our visitor centers, provide visitor information and education, or to assist in park maintenance.

Visit the Camp Host Portal to be a camp host in one of our beautiful campgrounds.

Become a Long-Term Natural or Cultural Resource Volunteer:

Are you passionate about our local ecosystems? Become a long-term natural resource volunteer. Whether it’s native plant management to invasive ivy removal, monitoring, and trail cleanups, natural resource volunteers support the health of our State Parks and gain valuable professional experience. As a long-term volunteer you can take part in specialized training allowing you to work on individual projects that match your schedule. To lend a hand to preserve the land you love check out the links below.

For general inquiries and information on upcoming short-term volunteer events contact Environmental Scientist Michelle Forys, (707) 677-3109 or michelle.forys@parks.ca.gov

Visit the Resource Volunteer Portal to be a Long-Term Natural or Cultural Resource volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
Accepting applications for Summer 2022.
If you’d like to work in a busy, fun environment with other dedicated volunteers, then Humboldt Redwoods is the right place for you. Located in the heart of the redwood empire, this visitor center sees thousands of people all year long. Volunteers are expected to run the book store and visitor center, help visitor center staff with various duties including stocking and light cleaning, be available to answer the many questions posed by interested visitors and sometimes volunteers will take part in interpretive programs. Volunteers at Humboldt Redwoods often return year after year to be a part of this special place and a member of this great team. Individual RV sites with full hook-ups are provided and are located in the employee housing section of park headquarters. It doesn’t get better than this! For more information please contact Sophia Eckert at (707) 946-2263 or by e-mail at director@humboldtredwoods.org for more information.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Burlington Campground
Accepting applications for 2023
Burlington Campground is located on the scenic and historic Avenue of the Giants next to the Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center and is open year around. During the summer months, this 58-site campground is busy with many families who return year after year to enjoy the beautiful redwoods and the many recreational opportunities the park offers. In the winter, things slow down a bit with tourists and fishermen staying for just one night or two. Camp hosts who work during the summer months help in the kiosk working with park seasonal staff. During the winter months, hosts do most of the day to day chores of campground operations. Full hookups are provided.
Please contact Ranger Alyssa Barry at 707-946-1815 or alyssa.barry@parks.ca.gov for more information.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Cuneo Creek Horse Camp
Accepting applications for Summer 2023
One paragraph is not enough to brag about Cuneo Creek Horse Camp! This beloved campground is located on an old homestead amongst 100-year old apple and pear trees, beautiful shade trees and amazing wildlife. Also among the daily visitors are equestrian campers and day-users. Humboldt Redwoods State Park has over 100 miles of trails, many of which are open to horses. People come from all over the United States to visit this campground! As the host, you will interact with a wide variety of people and their beautiful horses, but horse experience is not required. The host at Cuneo Creek registers campers and day-users, sells firewood and answers a myriad of questions. Full hook-ups are provided. Light maintenance duties are appreciated but not required. For the right people, Cuneo Creek is a dream come true. This position doesn't come open often, so please call soon.
Please contact Ranger Alyssa Barry at 707-946-1815 or alyssa.barry@parks.ca.gov for more information.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Albee Creek Campground
Accepting applications for Summer 2023
Albee Creek Campground is located at the edge of the beautiful and famous Rockefeller Forest. Full hook-ups are provided. This is a highly desirable host position and is likely to be filled quickly. Albee Creek is a favorite spot for many families who often stay a week or two at a time. Recreational opportunities abound at Albee Creek as this area is an entry point to many trails that are open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. Swimming and wading holes are nearby, as well as in the two creeks that border the campground itself. Hosts will cover shifts in the kiosk usually once or twice a week, depending on staffing levels. Light maintenance work is appreciated, but not required. If you love the tranquility of the redwoods and want to interact with a wonderful clientele.
Please contact Ranger Alyssa Barry at 707-946-1815 or alyssa.barry@parks.ca.gov for more information.