Get Involved: Yampa River and Elkhead State Parks

Yampa River State Park visitor center and campground are located on 70 acres along the Yampa River three miles west of Hayden, CO. This area includes a fifty-unit campground with 31 improved (electric) sites, 12 tent sites, and 2 teepee. The Yampa River offers excellent fishing opportunities. The Yampa River is also a popular area for canoeing and rafting, along with 4 miles of Class 5 whitewater rafting available. Volunteer host responsibilities include: assist rangers with projects and maintenance, evening walkthrough of campground for visitor interaction, and management/care of host site vegetation which includes tree watering, weed control and mowing.

Looking for 1 host/pair interested in staffing the visitor center, and 1 host/pair to do janitorial duties for the camper services building.

Responsibilities:

• Clean campsites and restrooms 
• Provide information to the public
• Also intererested in a campground host that would be willing to work in our visitor center either exclusively or partially while carrying out the typical campground host responsibilities

Amenities:

Full hookup campsites, Water, Sewage, Electric (30 amp), Electric (50 amp), Computer and internet access (e.g. can use visitor center or office equipment), Cell service. Pets are allowed.

Site elevation:

6,585 ft.

Special Projects may include but are not limited to: Writing and developing outdoor interpretive signs for self-guiding trails or roadside exhibits; recruiting other volunteers; photographing or video taping park programs, special events, visitors, or resources; assisting in planning volunteer recognition or social events; training other volunteers; providing equipment, donated funds, or expertise on special projects; designing and creating puppets, historical costumes, and more.