Camp host with your RV? Here’s the why–and Michigan provides a where
Some fulltimers like hitching up and “moving on” every few days. That’s great, where you can afford the price of fuel. But if you yearn to spend a little more than a couple of days in a given venue, and want something productive to do with your time, camp hosting can be the ticket. With about 1 full time paid staffer for every 36,000 state park visitors, state parks report they’re hard-pressed to meet the needs of their guests. Here’s where camp hosts come in:
In exchange for helping new arrivals find their way to their camp site, maybe stocking some paper towels in the rest rooms, or handing out information brochures, camp hosts get a free (often fully utility equipped) site to park their RV, and plenty of pats on the back for their work. While the camp host season is typically spring through fall, winter is the time that many state parks begin to line up their helpers for the camping season.
Michigan is no exception: Right now Michigan State Parks are looking for volunteers to help out during the 2010 camping season. The state is asking for a minimum four week commitment, and hosts will “work” a 30 hour week, doing 5 days weeks. 
Depending on your needs, the state has two different offers: Their “modern” campgrounds have full hookups, and plenty of visitors–and activity. If you prefer a slower pace, and you can handle “boondocking,” then the state’s “rustic” state forest campgrounds might be just what you’re interested in. To find out more about Michigan’s offer, then check out this link.
