Campground Hosting Rules

[TEO]

I am contemplating being a volunteer host at some campground this summer, but I don't see much in the way of rules and regulations. I have a dog, a nine year old lab that we rescued many years ago. So far, I have not come across anything that addresses the camp host having an animal. Is there something I missed? Not being able to take my dog would absolutely rule out camp hosting. By the way, I do remember seeing a host with his dog at one campground. The dog was of undetermined lineage and appeared to be the acting assistant host. Coco could easily fill that position.

Thanks for you reply.

Paul

[donn0128]

All I can speak to is Oregon State Parks. My dog is a welcome camper as long as we follow the parks rules. Max is a great camper. When we are out in the park if he cannot ride in the golf cart we tie him outside with plenty of water. We return regularly to check on him. In places where he is allowed to ride in the golf cart we take him with us on a leash. We do make sure to give him plenty of exercise a couple of times a day and he is happy.

[luvglass]

We've hosted in a number of campgrounds and dogs have never been an issue. Best thing to do is ask them.
Also, most CG's have a written list of the duties you are expected to perform, ask for that rather than state up front what you won't do. That seems to me, negatively aggressive.

[2gypsies1]

It's more than likely that your dog would be o.k. but there are no generalized 'rules' for hosting. Each park will have its own requirements so when you find a position you'd like, that's when you'd find out. Good luck!

[JoeGood988]

Workamping is like any other job. You apply and send a resume of experience or talents. You let them know you have a dog and also let them know what you will or will not do. Like clean bathrooms, cook, dig up broken water lines are some duties some people refuse to do. If they have no problem with you having a dog, they will say so. At least you were upfront with them in the beginning