Vanlife Jobs: A Day in the Life of a Campground Host
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- One of the jobs that you can apply for while visiting the Quartzsite RV Big Tent Show Jan 22-30th in Quartzsite... is the job of the Campground Host. In this video my friend Brian Gifford shows you exactly what it is like and what the job responsibilities are. Brian has been a campground host for 12 years and has a lot of great experience!
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Thanks for watching!
I, like so many others, appreciate the time, energy, effort and expertise you’ve so graciously and selflessly given folks over the years. Thank you Bob! You deserve the rest/peace you are seeking.
Brian is a natural on camera and seems very nice and likeable! Thanks Brian!
Love love Brian. Bob deserves to take a step back. It’s the cycle of life. Welcome welcome Brian. Your heart is easily seen when you speak. I will be honored to continue to follow and learn.
Very well put!
I found this very helpful, as I plan on hosting. And Bob and Brian role-playing the parts! Lol! Creative and witty. ❤
Hi Brian! Nice to meet you! Because of this channel, i left a emotionally abusive relationship 4+ years ago and bought a travel trailor at age 31. I experienced happiness and freedom for the first time. This channel gave me strength and a way out of my situation. Really enjoyed this video!!!!
Great video! Thanks Bob
Brian I want to personally thank you for all you do and mostly at this time stepping up to give Bob a much needed hand. Awesome video and keep up the incredible work.
I volunteered to clean parks and day-camp spots in my 20s. I had a blast. I wish I had seen this video in 1998 when I was graduating.
Thank you Bob. You have made a great choice in Brian, he will be great for your channel!
Is it time to break out the TShirts “W W B D”--“what would Bob do?” LOL!
Love it!
Wow Brian love your day routine. You seem like a nice campground host! Friendly and knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing 🌿🎶🌸
Welcome Brian and Bob enjoy your free time you have earned it. I am working on getting my van set up and hope to be on the road soon and have wondered about being a campground host. It looks like it is very enjoyable. Just being in nature and meeting so many great people. Thanks again Bob for your channel. I came across it about a year ago and bought your book. I read it and thought this is what I really NEED to do.
Welcome Brian. Thank you for all the knowledge and entertainment you will bring ❤️
Thanks for the info Brian, My parents were camp host in Oregon ,Washington and Idaho for 20 years. They loved it.Its good to see you Bob.
These videos motivate me to keep on living.
Glad you are trying to relax now. Brian will be great! Congratulations!
I was a campground host last year at Lodgepole in Almont, CO. Beautiful place. This year moved down the Taylor River to North Bank Campground. I welcome you all. It's a great experience.
In the mid 80’s My wife, two small children and I were the first volunteer campground host family ever at Lackawanna State Park located in Northeast PA. We had pitched the idea to Ranger Jerry Frost and he opened the program up. We did this for 5 summers starting in a pop up then into our brand new 24 foot Nomad travel trailer. If someone asked my daughter what state she lived in she would say “State Park”. Those were great years, we have many happy memories and funny stories. I always wanted to be a campground host in retirement, sadly that is not happening. Brian, I really enjoyed watching your host routine and am envious of your nomadic life. Thank you gentlemen for a great video. ☮️ & ❤️
Hey Brian! Great video....I've never seen a campground host under 65 or so.... You guys must be at that hip, cool park. Great to see a bit of youthful exuberance at the camp host spot!!
When I started 12 years ago, I was definitely the youngest by a long shot. But each year there seems to be a bit more people under 65 applying. Still mostly retirees, but it's nice to have the age diversity at your workplace!
@@briangifford7023 Hey Brian. I jumped forward in this video and went straight to the 'subject matter' and it was only when I started reading the comments that I realized that I had better watch Bob's intro. Being "in the dark" about Bob stepping away, I watched your segment and thought, gee, this Brian chap has a very kind, gentle, peaceful, and caring soul. I found myself thinking that if he had his own channel, I would probably be drawn to it. Whilst I am bummed that Bob is going to be enjoying his well earned "retirement", I am super interested in what you are going to add to the channel. We all come to a point in life when we step away from the light to allow others to step into it. Thank you Bob and Welcome Brian.
That would be because traditionally only retirees had the flexibility to take these jobs. For 40 years I have assumed that this was in my future...
Thanks Bob!
Glad to have you stepping in to help Brian!
Great video... Well done Brian... Bob has chosen well !
Great video! Fun & informative. What a beautiful campground.
Hey Brian. I jumped forward in this video and went straight to the 'subject matter' and it was only when I started reading the comments that I realized that I had better watch Bob's intro. Being "in the dark" about Bob stepping away, I watched your segment and thought, "gee, this Brian chap has a very kind, gentle, peaceful, and caring soul." I found myself thinking that if he had his own channel, I would probably be drawn to it. Whilst I am bummed that Bob is going to be enjoying his well earned "retirement", I am super interested in what you are going to add to the channel. We all come to a point in life when we step away from the light to allow others to step into it. Thank you Bob and Welcome Brian.
Brian is great but please don't disappear Bob!
This channel is full of hope, love and compassion!!! Cheap Rv Living is my medication against anxiety for more than 5 years. Thank you Bob !!!
Change is is a constant in life. I'm enjoying both presenters. Keep up the great work.
Love Brian, and very glad that Bob isn't going anywhere--just sharing the spotlight. Offering hope. Wow! What a beautiful statement. Bob, you are an inspiration. You are very much needed in these troubled times.
Hi Brian.. welcome! Looking forward to watching more video content with yourself as well as Bob. Best of luck! Great video.. ty
Welcome Brian. I understand you Bob, you have helped do many for so long. Brian is going to be a great addition. Hope you keep doing an occasional video Bob.
Thank you bob, thank you Brian! I can't wait to see what future content you bring brian.
Brian did great!
Welcome, Brian!
We like Brian. It's great to transition. We see it as an expansion of the channel.
Welcome Brian
Great Video !!! I never been a Camp Host, but worked as a tour guide driving a passenger bus...
That sounds pretty cool to me.
Great video Cheap RV Living: Yes, I would definitely like a job as a camp host and plan on working as one when I start full time RVing in 2025
As George Harrison once wrote “All things must pass “ We all need to evolve and change! Thanks guys for all you do
I'm always excited when Brian appears in the live streams. He's honest, upfront and doesn't sugar coat the hard and not so glamorous parts of nomadic living. For myself, it's helpful to know what to expect when things go wrong and possible solutions. Honestly, Bob, I'm not surprised that Brian my one day be passed the torch. It saddens me to know I won't see you as often and welcomed to watch you're next video. I can't wait to start living my best life.
I love that Brian loves people and that he always wants to be helpful to others. This isn't just a good trait as a camp host this is a good trait as a person in general
Love the tag line Journey Well My Friends.
Brian is awesome (He looks, like alot of Fun to hang out with), Bob you picked very well. He's your: Bob, The Next Generation (These are the continuing missions of the Vanlife Enterprise, To Seek out new Destinations, To Boldly Drive, Where no person, has driven before) for sure. Nice reenactment, I really enjoyed it. Thank You for what you do for the Vanlife Community. As Always, Be Smart and Stay Safe.
Agreed!💪😊
Love you Bob , you’re the reason I’m building out a van. Will miss you. 🥰
THANK YOU BOTH. 😊
Welcome Brian. Greetings from New Orleans. Hope to see you guys on the road someday.
Oregon State Parks Host 4 years! Love it! This gig is 1-3 months then you move to another amazing park!
Thank you You; nailed it I’ve been a Host at a State park now 6 years. ❤️
Thanks for an informative video. Welcome Brian! Congratulations Bob on moving toward your next chapter.
🙋🌳🦜💗
I like Brian. Welcome! I used to be a janitor and it really was zen like at times. I can't explain why, but I felt little to no stress from it no matter how bad the condition of the bathroom was. People can be so gross though. lol
Ha! Yep, they certainly can! But like you said, it's still not stressful...you just roll your eyes and get cleaning. lol
I hope we'll still be seeing Bob, but I understand that you need to take some time for retirement. Brian, welcome! A friend of Bob's is a friend of ours. ❤️
Loved the..role..playing....And all the great info...Brian....you,ve been doing such a great job..excited to meet you...in the Q
Hey Brian...welcome...great vlog....Bob thanks for all of those videos..your patience humor and knowledge...you have been an inspiration to so many..God Bless
Thanks Bob and Brian for sharing this ,big hugs from MN
Really enjoying seeing Brian. It will be fun to see more of him doing the videos. This was helpful to know as a camper and for a seasonal worker as well.
Good to meet you Brian! Looking forward to your contribution!
Camp hosting does involve a lot of custodial work. The weekends are hell in busy campgrounds. I works for RRM years ago
Yeah, the weekends can be a bit crazy at times, especially the holiday weekends. But as a co-worker once told me - "2 more days....that's all they (the customers) are here for...2 more days!
I myself would not have the physical stamina needed for this work but I bet there are some nice perks.
@@rs5570 we actually had golf carts, and like Brian said, the tasks are flexible. There is light duty stuff to do as well. It was fun!
I’d love to see a tour of Brian’s rig. It looks like a classic and, I imagine, is utterly charming.
This is a great idea! We'll make that happen sometime in the near future. But sure how charming my rig is, but it works really well for me. It is classic indeed...1977 GMC!
@@briangifford7023 I’ll look forward to it! 🙏
Sweet!😄👋✌️ Hi Brian! Just watching this video today..highly considering Camp Hosting! Great meeting you at the RTR👍
Thanks Brian, I really appreciate the insights! I think camp hosting may be a neat option for me to supplement my retirement income! Thanks also for hosting the video for Bob, I am sure he appreciates the break! The role play was fun and really gave a good idea of your positive approach and how the job is done. Thanks again to both you and Bob for the channel and all the great info! 👍🏻
Great video Bryan! Thanks so much for sharing 💜
Awesome video, beautiful campground, thank you so very much!🦋
Great channel, information and bloopers along with a fantastic vibe. :)
Nice job, Brian!! It’ll get easier the more you do! I’m definitely looking forward to the Bob cameos for sure, though! :) Keep up the great work!
No two people are the same so who knows how the changes will work out. Obviously you have thought this out and I for one would love to see it work out beautifully as you have created a treasure in the channel Bob. All the best to both of you.
Yes absolutely would love a job like that!
Bob, you have inspired so many. I will be hitting the road in Feb. Hope to meet you one day and tell you thanks for the inspiration face to face. Thanks Bob.
This is a wonderful transition!
Welcome Brian 🤟🙋 I'm Ms CharLee Rutheford, a newbie nomad, solo female van dweller. I just arrived at Quartzite this morning, so looking forward to meeting up with tribe Sat Jan 15th. Anyway, as my traveling plans go, I want to campground host from May to Sept/Oct & do Quartzite Oct to Mar/April. Last week I was confirmed with my 1st state park host assignment for the month of May at a new park at John Day. I'm looking now for beach parks I'd like to do during summer. And this is all in Oregon... 👋🙋🚐🐶🙏 CharLee, Angel, Nikki, & Papa
Congrats! That's great!
Having worked shifts for 30 years now, this seems like the perfect job to unwind, especially if you love being in the great outdoors.
Absolutely! I find it incredibly relaxing and rewarding.
This was really very informative and funn !!! Love this New format great Jobs guys please keep it UP !!!❄🌿🌳🗻🌿🚌💖❄
Thank you for everything Bob. Welcome Brian best of luck with your new adventures. I am looking forward to seeing them. I would love to be a camp host sign me up. Lol if it was only that easy.
It's actually surprisingly easy to get a job...they are almost always looking for people. Give it a try!
Great replacement. Welcome Brian.
Thanks! I loved it! Really gives me a look towards something to do.
Hey Bob! I think Brian is a very good choice to continue to assist in your endeavors! He sure has the heartfelt love for the job and the lifestyle!
And he's easy to look at as well! 😉
Looking forward to the RTR! I will also bring items to donate! Be well Bob, see you this week! 😊
This reminds me of when Bob Vila left This old House
Most people thought The show would end there.
It has continued on for 33 years and still going strong.
Brian does a very good job
Great job Brian! You're making me want to go back to the forest and Camp Host ;) you know Lupe and I have worked in the Sierras for two seasons and enjoyed every minute of it. We also worked one summer in Big Bend at Rio grande village and loved that too. We had amazing, life changing experiences Everytime we camp hosted. I have also volunteered several Winters at Texas state parks/natural areas and made life-long friends there.
Thanks! I still think it's funny that we have worked at the same campground...Dorabelle. I was only there for a couple months before transferring further up the mountain. That's great about those other locations...I need to check some other places out!!
@@briangifford7023 well Jamie and Frank are looking for someone reliable at Dorabelle :)
You've done so much wonderful work Bob for others. I'm sure you will choose a wonderful person to take over so you can take your well-deserved rest. I'm sure you will be missed but hoping you will still be visible once in awhile. I'm Canadian but hope to get to some of the places you have talked about someday in the future.
Excellent and informative video!
Such a soothing voice 🕊
Thank you Bob & Brian for the vids ! I'm really interested in the gate guarding, but flying solo seems to make that a difficult thing atm. Host is a very close second for me as I absolutely love camping.
Love Bob's "Quote of the Day". Betting new guy has some good quotes to share, too.😉
Congratulations! I have seen you in other videos. Really enjoyed the camper you were talking to! It woulc be neat
Enjoyed the video. Favorite part.BOB Wells.
Welcome Brian.
And any rv / van modification vids such as adding extra vents changing out doors windows any thing like that would be helpful also
Thanks Brian!! Great video!! California looks so pretty!! I want to be out camping!!!!!
Welcome Brian!
Love the color of your new home Bob!!!!!
I would love a job like that! It seems like a dream job,wish my rig wasn't broke down
Welcome to more responsibilities Brian! Bob everyone deserves to retire and relax after working so hard.
Retire? Is that still a thing? Lol ok but I myself will never “retire.” I don’t mean to be down on your comment, honestly, but that concept always makes me laugh.
Really nice video about camp hosting. 🌷
I really like the color of your rig.🤩
This was very nice.
Subscribed! Trying to think of ways to live more a traveling lifestyle. Growing up camping, always thought it would be great to be a host, forest ranger or anything to be outside near or in the wild. Just recently, I could use a stress less lifestyle. Not worried about riches. To me, being rich is being happy.
Great video thanks
Great information Bob 👍
I thought about doing some sort of camp host thing (maintenance field). However, I like to tinker, travel, and twiddle way too much for a job (having to punch a clock or likewise). If my situation was a little different the host thing is a very interesting prospect.
Oregon State Parks has maintenance hosts.. 4 hours/ day and can move around park to park!!!
Love you, Bob! 😎🙏🏼❤️👍🏻
*eyeballs the new kid* 🤨🤨🤨
No pressure. 🥰
I think Brian is going to represent CRVL well. Bob, I hope you get some well deserved time for yourself.
That's a great job. I wouldn't mind doing it.