The Pros and Cons of Camp Hosting

In this video we share the good, the bad, and the gross aspects of camp hosting! Work camping as a camp host is a great way to earn money while full time RVing, but most who apply will not be told about the negative aspects of the job beforehand. This video will help you make an informed decision about whether or not camp hosting is right for you.

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We're Sal and Rebecca, The Tin Can Travelers! We're retired military and police, now full-time RVers (since 2018) living in an Airstream, traveling the country and work camping along the way to make it all happen! We created this YouTube channel with full-time RVing education, entertainment and the sharing of ideas in mind. Join our journey as we RV our way across the USA sharing the ups and downs of full-time RVing life! It's gonna be interesting…

[bevcote]

You two are great. I am a retired Navy Chief and my ultimate dream is to buy a class C motor home and travel the U. S., set up my sewing machine outside my camper and do free hemming and mending for anyone who wants it and I make gifts to give away to those I sew for. God bless you both keep the vids coming.

[ctrawick]

Okay, just finished watching ALL of the video -- this just got real ! So, you're basically saying that if you have been a parent of small children, you're qualified to camp host ! Poop, bodily fluids, blood, bad manners, behavior.... sounds like it is covered!

[R.S.Outdoors]

Love it, I camp host too and have experienced the same. Good video guys. GO NAVY lol

[carolmartinson]

Great Video! My wife and I are Campground Hosts. This year's Restroom Events: Dogs given a free Shower and Bicycles washed in RR.

[phillipdart]

The toilet paper thing you described is also a cultural thing as you mentioned. In countries with poor sewer systems, paper waste in often deposited in a receptacle next to a toilet. We saw this in Our business in Las Vegas and after adding some inexpensive flip top trash cans with scented liners the issue was greatly reduced.

[KUL]

Been there, and done that, now I deliver a lot of TP and firewood to our 13 campgrounds plus take a lot of water samples to send in for testing. We started full-timing in 2008 so personally, we have enjoyed camp hosting a lot more than workamping at private RV parks, amusement parks, sugar beets, deer check-in stations, etc. We did enjoy the FL Keys in winter if one can tolerate the salt air to our RV frames, always a trade-off, LOL.

[MarkRansom]

LOL, Awesome rewind of the video. As a retired USAF MSgt, thank you for sharing the Pro's and Con's of being a camp host. I subscribed to your site to learn more about being a camp host. Thanks again.

[stevencaldwell]

Great video/good to know! My dad and his wife ( after he retired ) spent years hosting all over The US and Canada… in their experience, the pros definitely outweighed the cons.

[wittelarry]

I was a camp host in Sequoia national Forest for 3 seasons. Loved it. Definitely true about some people trashing the toilets.

[brianvandy]

My wife complained that she felt like she lived in a fishbowl and felt that she was never off duty. The duties were so light that it felt like I was cheating the park. It takes just a couple of hours to complete normal duties then it's dealing with walk-ups which is just answering simple questions and occasionally selling wood (dependent on park). Remember, most camp host jobs for government parks are not hard. They know that most camp hosts are retired people, so it's never strenuous. Most state parks I've worked in, actually tell the hosts that if there is bio-waste in bathrooms, cabins, or campsites, that we just have to notify the rangers and they'll deal with it. As for strenuous work, if you are able it's available. For instance I remember stacking four cords of wood, just because I wanted to get out of the RV and stretch my muscles a bit.
Great video. Very thoughtful and informative. I'd just add, that a pro is waking up in a state park in the morning.

[stephenhine]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m looking into hosting. ❤Mammoth Lakes and the eastern Sierra Nevada, and Owens Valley. Lived and worked 6 years in Crowley Lake.

[ctrawick]

This is great information, guys. I've only really thought about camp hosts as we typically pass by their rig when we drive into a state park - But I've often wondered what was involved in the job, and this is truly fascinating. Thanks for a topic that I don't think I've ever seen a video about.

[msdeessbtv]

THANK YOU for making this video. I'm heading out for my first host job. Awesome!

[ruminlater]

Thanks for the honest review! I'm considering the job. As a seasoned camper and festival enthusiast, I think those footprints are left by people (mostly, women) who don't want to sit on the dirty seat, thus making the seat actually dirty whereas it was ok before ;)

[Thetravelingmoes]

You gained a subscriber at 9:54 when you kept it real. I love you all😂😂😂. So informative, so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for the honesty, and I can't wait to watch more. Happy travels.❤

[jacquelinefigueroa]

Thank you for making these videos! Very helpful! Also your bloopers at the end are hilarious 😅 love the way you 2 mesh with each other ❤

[larrybushwalter]

Nothing but respect and love for your service to our nation.

[AdventureRVLife]

Love your info and presentations! Thank you!

[waltobringer]

Thanks guys! Thanks to both of you for your service as well.

[tomcaldwell]

Thank you for sharing these important positives and negitives of Camp Hostings. I will be starting my first Camp Hosting gig at a Texas State Park in April 2023. I have 40+ years in retail so I hope this expereince will serve me well with people interaction.