Become a campground host
Campground hosts play a vital role in enhancing the visitor experience within NSW national parks. Hosts support NPWS rangers and staff by warmly welcoming campers, providing helpful information and contributing to a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
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This program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our national parks while making a meaningful contribution to the community. If you love the outdoors, enjoy interacting with people and are eager to volunteer, becoming a campground host could be the perfect adventure for you.
What will you need to apply?
To become a campground host you need to:
- Be over 18 years old
- Have experience in camping and have your own camping equipment
- Obtain a Working With Children Check, which is free of charge once you're accepted as a volunteer
- Be self-motivated, enjoy working with people and have excellent communication skills
- Have a reasonable level of fitness and health, as some campsites are in remote settings.
Ready to become a campground host? Register now.
After registering, we will contact you with details about how to complete your application and hosting opportunities.
Why become a campground host?
Becoming a campground host in our national parks offers a unique and fulfilling experience. Here are some of the benefits:
- Enjoy free campsite access while volunteering as a campground host, which is typically over holiday periods
- Hosts generally assist the public in the mornings and evenings at mealtimes, so there is plenty of time to enjoy the park
- You'll be provided with a NPWS volunteer uniform and may be eligible for a range of other benefits.
Campground host volunteer commitments
Our program operates year-round, including summer, the Easter period and long weekends. We encourage campgrounds hosts to stay a minimum one week (7 days), although shorter and longer stays may be arranged.
Upcoming campground host opportunities
We have volunteer opportunities throughout the year, with a focus on peak holiday periods such as school holidays. When applications open, you can specify preferred dates. Placements are made based on campground availability.
Campground host training
Successful applicants must attend one of the training workshops to be eligible to participate in the program. Training dates and locations will be discussed with individual volunteers.
Participating campgrounds
Campground host placements are determined by park needs across NSW. While we have provided a list of previous locations below, you can express your preferred areas in your application. Once you've been accepted into the program and have completed training you'll have an opportunity to nominate a campground where you'd like to be considered as the host.
Campground hosts have welcomed campers and visitors to the following campgrounds:
Blue Mountains campgrounds
- Blue Gums campground in Yengo National Park
- Mill Creek campground in Dharug National Park
- Mogo campground in Yengo National Park
- Mountain Arm campground in Yengo National Park
Hunter and Central Coast campgrounds
- Freemans campground in Munmorah National Park
- Mungo Brush campground in Myall Lakes National Park
- Yagon campground in Myall Lakes National Park
North Coast campgrounds
- Black Rocks campground in Bundjalung National Park
- Hungry Gate campground in Hat Head National Park
- Platypus Flat campground in Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Rummery Park campground in Whian Whian Stage Conservation Area
- Sheepstation Creek campground in Border Ranges National Park
- Smoky Cape campground in Hat Head National Park
- Thungutti campground in New England National Park
- Trial Bay Gaol campground in Arakoon National Park
Outback and country campgrounds
- Edward River Bridge campground in Murray Valley National Park
- Ganguddy Dunns Swamp campground in Wollemi National Park
- Glendora campground in Hill End Historic Site
- Main Beach - Benarca campground in Murray Valley Regional Park
- Molka - Benarca campground in Murray Valley Regional Park
- Quicks Beach-Cottadidda campground in Murray Valley National Park
- Swifts Creek campground in Murray Valley National Park
- Village campground in Hill End Historic Site
South Coast campgrounds
- Bittangabee campground in Beowa National Park
- Cascades campground in Wadbilliga National Park
- Davidson Whaling Station in Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site
- Hobart Beach campground in Bournda National Park
- Killalea campground in Killalea Regional Park
- Saltwater Creek campground in Beowa National Park
Southern Tablelands campgrounds
- Blue Waterholes campground in Kosciuszko National Park
- Geehi Flats campground in Kosciuszko National Park
- Ngarigo campground in Kosciuszko National Park
- Thredbo Diggings campground in Kosciuszko National Park
- Three Mile Dam campground in Kosciuszko National Park
- Yarrangobilly Village campground in Kosciuszko National Park
Sydney campgrounds
- Bents Basin campground in Bents Basin State Conservation Area
- Cattai campground in Cattai National Park