Camp hosting States
California campground hosting
Last verified September 9, 2026.
Hours required ~20–25/wk typical; some parks 25 or 30
Counted Varies by park
Cash wage None
What the basis means for you
Set by the individual park rather than statewide.
Terms and conditions
Hearst San Simeon: 25+ hrs, four months, full hookups and wi-fi. One bear-country park requires 4 months, 30 hrs/wk and hard-sided rigs no longer than 19 ft.
Everything on this page comes from the state's own published material or, where marked on the main table, from third-party reporting. We have not verified it first-hand. Terms change between seasons and individual parks set their own variations, so confirm with the park before you commit.
Work out what it's worth
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