Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program Campground Host Positions
Kodiak Region Campground Host Positions
Kodiak Area Office
1400 Abercrombie Dr.
Kodiak, AK 99615
phone: (907) 486-6339
fax: (907) 486-3320
email: dnr.pkskodiak@alaska.gov
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Buskin River State Recreation Site
Located approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Kodiak, this 15-site campground
is located along one of Kodiak's best sport fishing rivers. The Buskin River hosts four species of
Pacific Salmon, and Dolly Varden trout for anglers, bears and eagles to catch. The park also has
two public picnic pavilions, 5 latrines and an ADA fishing platform.
Host Duties: Provide visitor information and assistance, monitor camping fee
program, keep daily log of campground use, manage firewood sales, and perform light
maintenance/janitorial in restrooms and campsites. Pick up litter throughout the park, campground,
park roads and trails, keep the park ranger and staff advised of activity in the park, and also
special projects as assigned.
Amenities: Subsistence allowance, electricity, dump
station, close proximity to town/full services. Uniform will be provided.
Season: 4 months, 5/15-9/15.
Contact: Ranger Ben Shryock
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
Located approximately 4 miles northeast of downtown Kodiak, this National Historic
Landmark has 8 campsites, a group rec. area with a picnic pavilion, bunkers and the remnants from
WW II. Magnificent old-growth Sitka Spruce trees, miles of foot trails, Gertrude Lake and rocky
coastal bluffs make this a premiere destination point for both locals and visitors.
Host Duties: Provide visitor information and assistance, monitor camping fee
program, keep daily log of campground use, manage firewood sales, perform light
maintenance/janitorial of rest rooms and campsites, litter pickup of campground, park roads and
trails, keep the park ranger and staff advised of activity in the park, assist in operation of
Kodiak Military History Museum and other projects as assigned.
Amenities: Subsistence allowance, electricity, use of Visitor Center
facilities, close proximity to town/full services. Uniform will be provided.
Season: 4 months (5/15-9/15), minimum ½ season required.
Contact: Ranger Ben Shryock
Pasagshak River State Recreation Site
Located at the mouth of the Pasagshak River on Ugak Bay approximately 40 miles south
from the town of Kodiak, the river has excellent fishing for three species of Pacific salmon and
Dolly Varden.
Host Duties: Provide visitor information and assistance, monitor and keep a
daily log of camping and park use, manage firewood sales, and perform light maintenance/janitorial
in restrooms and campsites. Pick up litter throughout the park, campground, park roads and trails,
and projects as assigned. Due to distance from main office, must be able to work independently and
keep the park ranger and staff advised of activity in the park.
Amenities: Subsistence allowance, electricity, cell phone. Uniform will be
provided.
Season: 4 months, 5/15-9/15, minimum ½ season required.
Contact: Ranger Ben Shryock
