Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program Campground Host Positions
Southeast Region Campground Host Positions
Southeast Region Office
400 Willoughby Ave
P.O. Box 111071
Juneau AK 99811-1071
ph: (907) 465-4563
fax: (907) 465-5330
email: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
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Chilkat State Park is located approximately 8 miles south of downtown Haines and offers spectacular views of glaciers and mountains across Chilkat Inlet. The park offers 35 camp sites, 7 mile long Seduction Point Trail, good salt water fishing, wildlife viewing, and boat ramp.
Host Duties: welcome campers and day users to acquaint them with the park area and facility; informing visitors of the park regulations, policies, fee requirements, as well as local and statewide attractions; deter vandalism/criminal mischief; contact the appropriate law enforcement or EMS agency for emergencies; and inform the area ranger of any problems. Assist the area park staff with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the area facilities including campground fee compliance, janitorial service of latrines, light repairs, painting, litter pickup, cleaning fire rings, with some documentation and office work.
Special Projects:Maintain trails/campground, monitor commercial operations, other duties as assigned.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Host site (possible primitive cabin available) with no hook-ups provided. Services located 8 miles away in Haines.
Season: 5/15 - 9/15, 8 weeks minimum, full season preferred.
Contact:Chief Ranger
Phone: (907) 465-4563
Email: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
This 32-site campground, picnic and boat launch is in a forested river valley and overlooks both the Chilkoot River and Chilkoot Lake. Brown bears frequent this area to feed on the abundant salmon. There is excellent freshwater fishing and abundant wildlife viewing.
Host Duties: Welcome campers and day users to acquaint them with the park area and facility; informing visitors of the park regulations, policies, fee requirements, as well as local and statewide attractions; Inform visitors of the importance of keeping a clean camp to deter bear activity; deter vandalism/criminal mischief; contact the appropriate law enforcement or EMS agency for emergencies; and inform the area ranger of any problems. Assist the area park staff with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the area facilities including traffic control, janitorial service of latrines, light repairs, painting, litter pickup, cleaning fire rings, with some documentation and office work..
Special Projects:Maintain area facilities, monitor commercial operations, assist as a bear safety monitor, and other duties as assigned.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Host site with beautiful scenery, no hook-ups provided. Services located 10 miles away in Haines.
Season: 5/25 - 10/15 or longer, 8 weeks minimum, full season preferred.
Phone: (907) 465-4563
Contact: Chief Ranger
Email: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
Settler's Cove State Recreation Site
Settler's Cove is a small 14 site campground, with a Public-Use Cabin and a day use area, located 18 miles north of Ketchikan. The park is nestled in a cove along an ocean passage and is surrounded by large trees of the temperate rainforest. In or near the park there is good fishing, whale watching, beachcombing and kayaking. The area has several miles of forested trail to hike. Couples preferred.
Host Duties: Welcome campers and day users to acquaint them with the park area and facility; inform visitors of the park regulations, policies, and fee requirements; Inform visitors of the importance of keeping a clean camp to deter bear activity; deter vandalism/criminal mischief; contact the Park Specialist or appropriate law enforcement or EMS agency for emergencies; and inform the Park Specialist of any problems. Assist the area park staff with the day-to-day operation and light maintenance of the area facilities including traffic control, janitorial service of latrines, minor repairs, painting, litter pickup, and cleaning fire rings. Open/close the park entrance gate daily. Record licenses and monitor fee collection.
Special Projects: May assist, or provide interpretive/educational programs and/or special events authorized by staff. Assist with minor improvements as time and materials are available.
Amenities: Log cabin, minimal furniture and utensils. Propane heat and stove/oven; electric refrigerator. Propane, electricity, phone and subsistence payment provided. Other services located in Ketchikan.
Season: 6 months, Summer 5/1 – 9/30; and winter, 10/1 - 4/30. Full season preferred.
Contact: Chief Ranger
Phone: (907) 465-4563
email: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
Totem Bight State Historical Park
Totem Bight is a day use park located 10 miles north of Ketchikan. It is the only park in the Alaska State system dedicated to the Southeast Alaskan native culture, displaying the art and architecture of the Tlingit and Haida. The park exhibits 14 totem poles and a clan house, hand-crafted 75+ years ago by Native carvers in the area. A short self-guided trail winds through the rainforest to the totem display which faces an ocean passage. Commercially guided tours from the cruise ships frequent the park. Must have own RV. Some travel assistance provided. Couples preferred.
Host Duties: Be available, on a part time basis, at the Visitor Information Center to meet and greet visitors arriving by personal vehicle or by city bus; provide park information and orientation. Provide assistance to visitors on other related recreational activities or services in the area as requested. Assist staff with garden, grounds maintenance and janitorial duties; open and close the historic clan house daily.
Special Projects: Assist staff with any special events.
Amenities: Subsistence payment which may include propane cost, use of office and phone, WiFi & electricity provided. Caretaker RV site is located next to the beach, facing the west with beautiful sunsets. 4 mile bike trail nearby. Services located in Ketchikan.
Season: 6 months, from 5/1 – 9/30. Full season preferred.
Contact: Chief Ranger
Phone: (907) 465-4563
email: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Eagle Beach is 27 miles north of Juneau along the Glacier Highway with views of Lynn Canal, the Chilkat Mountains, and the Juneau Mountains. This park unit has 16 campsites and 3 Public-Use Cabins with several walk-in camping sites. Large beach and river bars offer excellent birding and fishing. Eagles,whales, sea lions, and seals frequent the ocean nearby.
Host Duties: Welcome campers and day users to acquaint them with the park area and facility; informing visitors of the park regulations, policies, fee requirements, as well as local and statewide attractions; Inform visitors of the importance of keeping a clean camp to deter bear activity; deter vandalism/criminal mischief; contact the appropriate law enforcement or EMS agency for emergencies; and inform the area ranger of any problems. Assist the area park staff with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the area facilities including traffic control, janitorial service of latrines, light repairs, painting, litter pickup, cleaning fire rings, with some documentation and office work.
Special Projects: Visitor information, compiling visitor use statistics monitor Public-Use Cabin use. Inform public of park regulations.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, water, and propane provided. Full services available 17 miles away. Phone located at maintenance facility nearby.
Season: 12 - 16 weeks, 5/15 - 9/30
Contact: Chief Ranger
email: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
