Been to many campsites. Most national then some states in multiple states. The upkeep of the toilets and if real glamping is a major plus. Also depends on users heavily also. One national park had two campgrounds next to each other. One better for views but needed book a year in advance. The other only started booking a month or two in advance. Hadn't planned it but took a last minute trip with son. No cancellations at year in advance so took months in advance when opened. It was ok. But had construction, bathrooms weren't upkelt and people slobs. Walked though in next door night and day. Yes better views and sites nicer set up. Same cost or minimal more if had known a year ahead . But omg restrooms had showers. Also had private rooms like a show toilet and sink. They cleaned them more.but even later at night after people the users weren't total slobs. Just did some upkeep on both and guess park cleaning crews or looked like came though like once a day for heavy cleaning. But the ugh ones stayed ugh as users and nicer once stayed ok as different users. Though about camp host somewhere in 5-10 years but would want the cleaner users.
I really wish people took pride in their work as well. Customer service is not fun and you do have challenging customers to deal with but I think the worse the workers attitude the more issues with customers they have. People's moods can quickly change when exposed to a grumpy person without us sometimes realizing it.
💯 So disappointed that some people give you such a hard time when you're doing a service job well done. Thank you for taking pride in your work. And unfortunately putting up with the dolts that comes with it.
I was the host at North Fork back in 2018, when CLM had the contract. There was a couple also based at North Fork; she was the area manager and he was the area maintenance guy. When we had difficult campers in any of the area campgrounds, the maintenance guy, myself, and maybe another host from another campground, would all go deal with the camper together. Not being alone changes the dynamic powerfully.
Thanks for the video Brian. A few years ago I read a park report on newly designed trash bins: "There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists."
It begs the question, is the smartest bear higher in intelligence than the dumbest tourists. In the tourist defense, they might just be totally clueless how to camp in bear country and after a little mentoring and they are once again a top snack, err predator, within the ecosystem.
A camp host trick to help keep the vault toilets clean. Now this sounds gross but it's not meant to be. You get a bottle of cheap vegetable oil, put it in a spray bottle and after you clean the toilet you spray down the inside with the oil. It basically is like waxing a car. The liquids and solids slide right off. So it makes cleaning the inside easy.
Sounds like you dealt with the nasty camper in the best possible way, Brian. Don't beat yourself up about it. The problem seems to be all his. I really enjoy your stories and excellent productions, thanks.
It is really sad that a grown adult, a man, is not only an a-hole but extremely childish about payment against the host of the campground. Any common sense would tell a person that the working host of a campground in a National Forest is not the owner nor the decision maker on fees and water availability. Brian I know its stressful for you, but don't let people like that get to you, some people create problems that are totally unnecessary because they are miserable.... you are a damn good host, and I have never in my 40 years of camping at probably 100 remote campgrounds seen such a clean operation, never seen bathrooms anywhere near that kind of clean, and sites so well kept. Great work!
Great video Bryan, I do agree, $22 a night is high especially with limited amenities. Maybe next year you will consider going to S.E, Texas and be a gate keeper. I did this 2 years ago, the job is checking in trucks that are making deliveries to a petroleum supply company. The job paid $30 an hour, it was 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week and you had to commit to a 90 day contract, if you fulfilled the 90 days there was a nice bonus included. The guard shack was set up really nice, AC, internet, bathroom with a shower and a small kitchen area that included a refrigerator. I made enough money from this job I took the rest of the year off and just traveled and I didn't have to touch my military pension....
In Tenn/NC/northGA triangle, primitive sites with vault toilets, dumpster, water are about $10 for sites without a host. $20 for a place with a host at USFS sites. Makes sense as the host is paid for security and maintenance duties. If there is no water or toilets they are free. We have quite a few older sites that have been nearly maintenance abandoned. For this site the well should be fixed or a water buffalo parked there...but it is what it is.
Yes, it can be a challenge.I did the camp host job way back in 2019.First time.Very, very busey! It was a learning curve but good experience for the future.I had a terrific manager Tommy.He had all sorts of responsibility.A really great manager of people and problems to resolve.Conflicts/ crazy people! Lol! Yes it is stressful or rather it can be stressful.The less people more remote , the easier it is.I met all sorts of interesting and bat crazy people! It gives you the experience for futher camp host jobs.If you decide to do this type of work in the future. Thanks Brian for sharing your summer job with us! You are doing very well! Hang in there buddy!😀 28:14
We hosted twice at a very busy campground in CO where they paid us for 80 hour weeks, it was surely a job that trained us in all aspects of being a pleasant host despite the jerks of the world. It isn't for everyone, none of our friends came to host with us. Now that she is the manager & I am the maintenance lead it is a whole other set of stresses, but we have a really great group of hosts because we were able to groom them from the beginning & seek out compatible personality types over the winter. My favorite campground is one I have to travel 6 miles up a high clearance 4x4 road to clean a couple of toilets & 8 campsites. I dream of being the host there in my retirement, lol Cheers, Davey & Sheila
Dealing with the public is a special skill set. This 10 site that is not very busy is about the most I think I would want to handle. I do enjoy it and I am grateful every morning I wake up here. Sounds like you have found a setting that is working well for you. As with all these different seasonal jobs I do, I always say it beats sitting in an office all day!😆✌🏼
@@AdventureVanMan I enjoy camp hosting/Maintenance Lead a lot more than we did workamping or even managing private RVPs, Adventureland, the Sugar Beet Harvest, etc. I think it dwells on the fact that we know what needs to get done and we can do it at our own pace. I like to take my Ham Radios out to the picnic table, but usually I am responding to an emergency the host has (Out of water, out of TP or PT), or a tree fell or is about to fall, etc. it is hard to take a day off when you want to keep your hosts happy, lol. Keep up the good work & remember to enjoy those cool nights that soon are to be upon us! Cheers!!!
Your ability to tolerate the issues is probably stronger than mine. I retired at 62, and it's been 12 years since I've had to deal with anything resembling personality issues with anyone. Sure wouldn't be worth disturbing my peace in such a way. Take care.
Brian … I had this same gig 🎉last year in Oregon (10 sites,20 hours and two fault toilets to keep clean. And I too took pride in cleaning mine and got many many compliments.😊
I don’t do a lot of camping but hearing your story, I now have a new found respect for camp hosts and people that maintains public areas, like rest areas. You guys provide a service that we as users should appreciate. We should b thankful that in this country, there r facilities that r free or nearly free that sometimes we take for granted. Thanks for your positive attitude Brian❤
I am retired from the Post Office (37 years!) and I've had lots of experience with nasty customers. Remember, it's not personal - some people are complainers and you're just the person in front of them. The best thing would be if you can tell them that you make no decisions, it's not your policies. Is there a customer service # or address you can give them? I think that they are unhappy people and want to make others unhappy. I also think the fees we pay are reasonable and we are the ones using them so why shouldn't we pay something? You're doing a great job so don't let complainers get to you.
Working in retail I can tell you: there are some nasty individuals out there 😂 They usually try to poison you with their misery. So just not letting them is them loosing. I try to only remember the good people 🎉
I'm camphost at Ashurst Lake near Flagstaff. You do a good job and good explanation. I have 25 sites and 3 voult toilets. So I'm allowed more hours. It's near enough to Flagstaff, it fills up most weekends. Keeps me busy. Iv been a subscriber for 5years. Thanks for sharing 👍
I was a 911 dispatcher for 25 years and I hate confrontations with irrational people, funny huh? I enjoyed this video a lot Brian, and we both pegged what it would be that you found unpleasant about the job...and it was not the toilet cleaning duties. We've been watching you for years, all of your seasonal jobs have been very interesting. The place you're in now could not be more beautiful or offer more for your choice of activities. Stay safe Brian, you know that money isn't worth your health so you've already got the right attitude.😁😁😎😎👍👍💙💙
You go above and beyond to keep this Campground clean and very inviting for folks. Outstanding work ethics! You will have no trouble being hired next year! If you want to be.
Good afternoon from Godley Texas , your sites look amazing. Kudos to you. There will always be disgruntled campers to ruin your day. Luckily you know how to address the situation and move on. Continue living life to the fullest by doing what you love. Thanks for sharing 😎
Sorry to hear about bad campers. I used to work as armed security for really bad housing complex. After dealing with so many problems, my boss told me that my job was to explain the rules for people, not for enforcing the rules, and the enforcing was done by police. So, Brian-san, please take it easy and enjoy working.
I'm so happy that my income is provided by social security. Working a job again would probably give me an ulcer. I've worked many jobs in my lifetime, and none of them elated me and made me feel all warm and fuzzy. It's a means to get money. It is not life. I appreciate your realistic take on this job. ☮️
I *wish* my social security could cover expenses without me working - awk😮 I have worked at something to pay my way all my life since 7th grade baby-sitting all the way up through now at 76. Yes, some jobs have been part-time, and thank goodness most have been enjoyable, but most did not pay enough to max out social security. Blessings to you that you were able to achieve such independence in your retirement =:^)
Perhaps a lock on the bathroom (combination) and when you pay your fee, you get the combo. Anyway, wishful thinking. Brian, you are a kind and contentious soul. Love your videos.
As a one season former campground host, my experiences were similar to yours. Your hard work is appreciated by others, especially those toilets." You've sure done a great job there.
Watching your stories I have a feeling that you are a very decent human being, and that you value everything that REALLY counts. Thanks for another great video.
Its sad that there always has to be a jerk or two. You handled that situation very well. I do understand what you are saying about jumping in to make things the way they should be. Its taken me a long time to realize that I am just TOO responsible and committed. I've finally learned when to step back, or leave, for my own health. Its good that you are able to enjoy the summer there in such incredible beauty. That's the reward!
Great Video Bryan. The concessionaire is lucky to have such a responsible person like you taking care of this campground. You demonstrate pride in you work and it shows. Sorry to hear about the stress you experienced with the nasty camper you had to deal with. Good luck with the rest of the season and hopefully all your future campers will be polite and respectful and appreciate the great job you do. Best of luck to you!!
Brian You're doing a great job. That campground looks so much better than lots that I've been to.Thanks for not sugar coating the experience. When money gets involved some people are jerks!
Thank you Brian. I don’t do well with confrontation (PTSD++) so I’d ignore anything like that guy. I appreciate your statement on "it’s not my job". I was type A & let that crud get to me. Didn’t gossip or talk down but would overwork myself. Not anymore. Like you, I do my job. I do it well. When I "clock out" I do it physically & mentally. I missed the part on how many days you’re expected at site. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. It's a shame that people are sometimes so rude. Clearly they don't bother to understand that you are just the front line guy doing his job out there. You don't make policy. People can be very stupid and unkind. Hats off to the campground hosts. I am always friendly to you guys and gals when I'm out camping.
Brian, enjoy your videos. We feel you are doing a very good job in maintaining, not only Himes Peak and the other campgrounds. Our camping will be around Mt. Princeton, hopefully Himes Peak next year. Hope you'll be camphosting there next year.
Sounds like you have found a very balanced way to manage it. Good for you. You're still doing a better job than I've seen in many campgrounds especially the toilets - but also keeping the brush away from cooking and fire ring areas and it's clearly tidy. They're getting their money's worth and more and you're not working yourself into health issues. Balance is a valuable commodity. Well done.
Great video Brian! 🎉 Been there dealing with this kind for fifteen years at a resort in Arizona. To the undesirables...take two small steps back, hands behind your back, and lower your voice. That facial expression you get is unbelievable. Then they subconsciously will do the same by lowering their voice. It's worked for me 90 percent of the time. It's the drunks that were the problem. Goodluck friend. 👍
Thanks for keeping it real. You have shown the real sides of what everyone thinks is just a fun way to screw off in the woods. It is work and dealing with the negative entitled people is a reality of the job.
So happy it worked out for you Brian! Some people are just A. holes And wanna give you a hard time because they're jealous that they have to go to work on Monday and you can go do some fishing When you get done with your 10 hours! Glad it worked out. Thanks for the explanation of Pit toilet versus Vault!
Thank you Brian for your honest report. Through watching your videos you have always seemed like a calm, collected and thoughtful individual. That's why I believe you 100%. Sound advice and introspection. Be well and happy. ☮️💜👍
Great video dude. I'm hoping to apply for a camp host someday out here in CA I do seasonal work too and you are the camp host with the most! . Your right, if people don't have any "hospitality" experience, they are in for a reality check, Great explanation on how you handled the a hole with the check. Keep up the great work man. thanks for posting your videos i find them really helpful. Have a great week. 🌲
Hello again Brian ,i just want to say you Rock the camp looks so good and clean and neat ,still hoping to shake your hand sir . thank you again for all your insight .Big hugs from MN
I have worked retail for years and dealing with the general public has its ups and downs. I am retired now and am very happy that I am. I think it is awesome that you get to do the things you love, fishing and camping and making a bit of money while you do it.
I Salute you Sir. ( l have also cleaned public toilets too). The very best thing about a seasonal job is that it has a definite end. The Manager is probably there until they lose the concession, which probably goes some way to explain the two different points of view, whilst all the while working in the same place. I would always pick up a second job near the end of the season, as the starter would be quitting around this time due to stress, leaving a remaining few hard weeks work, then a long slow Winter with very easy duties, whilst all the while being paid the same rate as the starter was. I justified this attitude as l was already working a full time job in addition to this.😉
All of your insights on various facets of this job are my attitude as well, pride in job, paying attention to detail, and they all remind me of me. Except one, and that is dealing with difficult people. I feel anxiety as well with those who are not adults about difficult situations and they don't have to be difficult at all. Some folks have just missed out on life lessons. There are times to use a little tact and coercion. Making a mental list of keywords to get your point across without causing a negative reaction is helpful, an art really. Brian, this video has been, and I'm sure the follow-up video will be also, extremely insightful to the responsibilities of a campground host. I look forward to working as a host in beautiful places such as you as I have many laborer skills, am relatively young, 65, and in good shape, and want to make a difference like you do. I'm following your journey closely. Just got off the road after 10 weeks camping and hiking all over out there. Back on the road for longer really soon. 👍
I used to be a camper, I loved it. When there is a fee, I paid up front for the days I would stay. And then I joined the Army. I spent many months sleeping on the ground, on a tank and in the elements. I do not camp. I don't have patience for complainers or free loaders. This would never work for me but am so glad there are folks like you that do the work.
You are so conscientious. Keeping the bathrooms/toilets clean makes such a difference, and you are going above and beyond. Just your description of dealing with that bozo was making my adrenaline start to pump - I hate confrontation. Pulling the envelope back, spitting at your feet - what a child. Have a great rest of your week.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, been thinking about doing this when I retire from current job. Appreciate you giving us the good,bad and ugly parts of the job. Keep on keeping on.👍👍👍
Brian, I can see that you are doing a fantastic job where you are working. I would stay at a campground where you were the host in a heartbeat. Keep up the good work and enjoy your free time. It IS a very beautiful area. 😁👍
The back splattering of the toilet...it's like a poo grenade went off. 😆😆💩💩 It's nice hearing your take on the camphosting gig. The first year I retired I sort of had one lined up in Idaho. I had stayed there before and even talked to the current camphost. I had other fish to fry into retirement and told them a few months out i couldn't do it but maybe a later date. I was there a couple years ago and there was no host which surprised me. I agree the fee is too high and I ran across this on a recent trip in SD, NE and WY. One place did honor the veterans discount which i qualify for so that made the site reasonable.
Really appreciate the honest disclosure, Brian. Collecting money from the public especially in rural settings with no back up can be touchy. Maybe as a general rule campers get one friendly verbal reminder, and the second reminder is an envelope left at the site when they're away. If your two reminders are ignored then regard the stay as a loss and don't dwell on the disrespect. Just let it go. Businesses write off losses all the time so don't stress over financial outcomes if your pay isn't affected. Another general rule is avoid close physical proximity unless invited on the site. Even when invited it's wise keeping a 10 foot distance just to respect space especially if you feel weird vibes. Sometimes the best strategy is playing dumb even though you're aware of the situation, which allows a person to save face believing they got away with something. At many paid campgrounds each site is marked with a number and placard indicating reserved or open. Not sure if your sites have posts to hang availability placards, but if so it would be highly convenient having a small clip on each post to attach a payment envelope. This avoids having to verbally prompt campers and instead fosters more of an unspoken "honor system" approach. These are just ideas to minimize physical engagement and enhance privacy. One thing I'd like to know: do you believe more than 10 hours of labor per week (on average) is necessary to maintain the campground?
Great video Brian Gave an honest look at your side as a host. A beautiful place to work....easy....10 hour week so you have time for yourself / awesome. Keep enjoying
It's a beautiful campground although few amenities. You're at the age that you've got it figured out as far as how much to give in time. Way to go Brian.
Hi Brian, YOU are one in a million. You are so conscientious in all that you do. THEY will NEVER have another camp host that would compare to you. I hope you will get a nice bonus at the end of the season. It would be well deserved. Thanks for taking the time to explain things to us. On the plus side, it is a gorgeous area for sure. I hope you are catching some good fish to eat. Relax , when you can, and just enjoy the beauty around. Wishing you peaceful days and nights. God bless you Brian, I'll see you in the next one. A friend, Louise
Brian my love. Honey, I understand what it can be like camping hosting. Hats off to you for sharing your experience. I hope you enjoy every moment spent out in nature. Wish I was there with you. Sometimes we got to take bad with the good. Wishing you the best. Until next time. Love please, take care and stay safe. Love you 🍺😇🙏🕊❤️🌹🌈🇺🇸🌞👍
Love your honesty and your insight, Brian! And I’m completely with you on the “type” you described, I actually cringed at your description of the interaction. I hope you are getting as much or more out of the experience as you are putting into it. You WAY deserve it! Thanks always for sharing..I’ve watched you longer than any RUclipsr because you are so ReAL.👊🏼✌🏼
You have been doing an amazing job taking care of the campground and surrounding campgrounds, taking on additional duties. Thank you for giving us your honest insight and talking about your positive and negative experiences. Very good information. It really sounds frustrating having to deal with some of the campers...that would give me the same anxiety too. I can't deal with that kind of stuff. Thank you for all you do here and all the improvements you have done. And be safe, don't let these idiots get to you. I know it's easier said than done.
Thank you for an honest look at the job of a camp host. They are lucky to have you! As for the low-class jerk, I wouldn't pursue it beyond a one-time friendly reminder that it's a fee campground. I doubt the pay is enough to compensate for the type of encounter you had.
I’ve really enjoyed this video series of your hosting job in Colorado. I live in Colorado and it’s beautiful. You are extremely organized and very consciences. You seem to be an excellent host. I hope you are enjoying yourself.
Thank you, Brian, looking to camp host next year and love the raw info about what some of the challenges are. Glad to see you are staying positive and having a great time fishing and hiking.
I hate vault toilets. I think I’m afraid I’ll drop something in them. But I give you a lot of credit for how well you take care of the facilities. Thanks for doing that.
You have a great attitude, especially vconsidering the challenging circumstances. I likevthat you focus on being grateful forva beautiful vspot to spend the summer.
Hey Brian, my name is Pete Aguirre originally from Carlsbad, CA. I’ve been watching you for years and thought it was great when you took the camp manager position because I’m a District Manager for AL&L in the McKenzie River District in Oregon. Anyway just thought I’d say hi.
Taking pride in toilets is the epitome of an excellent attitude. If only more people took pride in all their work. The world needs more Brians
We need more Brians and more brains. ✌️😁👍
Looks like you're having a good time and making a few bucks too I don't know why they charge. 😮 that camping.
As a Brian I agree
Been to many campsites. Most national then some states in multiple states.
The upkeep of the toilets and if real glamping is a major plus.
Also depends on users heavily also.
One national park had two campgrounds next to each other. One better for views but needed book a year in advance. The other only started booking a month or two in advance.
Hadn't planned it but took a last minute trip with son. No cancellations at year in advance so took months in advance when opened.
It was ok. But had construction, bathrooms weren't upkelt and people slobs.
Walked though in next door night and day. Yes better views and sites nicer set up.
Same cost or minimal more if had known a year ahead .
But omg restrooms had showers. Also had private rooms like a show toilet and sink. They cleaned them more.but even later at night after people the users weren't total slobs. Just did some upkeep on both and guess park cleaning crews or looked like came though like once a day for heavy cleaning.
But the ugh ones stayed ugh as users and nicer once stayed ok as different users.
Though about camp host somewhere in 5-10 years but would want the cleaner users.
I really wish people took pride in their work as well. Customer service is not fun and you do have challenging customers to deal with but I think the worse the workers attitude the more issues with customers they have. People's moods can quickly change when exposed to a grumpy person without us sometimes realizing it.
I hope the company knows what a gem they have found in you. You are an ideal camp host.
💯 So disappointed that some people give you such a hard time when you're doing a service job well done. Thank you for taking pride in your work. And unfortunately putting up with the dolts that comes with it.
I was the host at North Fork back in 2018, when CLM had the contract. There was a couple also based at North Fork; she was the area manager and he was the area maintenance guy. When we had difficult campers in any of the area campgrounds, the maintenance guy, myself, and maybe another host from another campground, would all go deal with the camper together. Not being alone changes the dynamic powerfully.
Thank you for the video Brian. Sorry to hear you had to deal with these losers who don't want to pay for the fees to camp.
Should be free anyways. You suck.
Thanks for the video Brian. A few years ago I read a park report on newly designed trash bins: "There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists."
It begs the question, is the smartest bear higher in intelligence than the dumbest tourists. In the tourist defense, they might just be totally clueless how to camp in bear country and after a little mentoring and they are once again a top snack, err predator, within the ecosystem.
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You are APPRECIATED!!!
Thank you brother!
Most of the campground hosts we’ve met are super!!!!!
A camp host trick to help keep the vault toilets clean. Now this sounds gross but it's not meant to be. You get a bottle of cheap vegetable oil, put it in a spray bottle and after you clean the toilet you spray down the inside with the oil. It basically is like waxing a car. The liquids and solids slide right off. So it makes cleaning the inside easy.
Many of those toilets can be lifted out and cleaned outside.
Wow, I used a scrub brush and hose to jet spray it down. Good information.
I worked as a janitor at a major US airport & people when traveling especially are the biggest slobs you have no idea how bad.
I've heard a spray can of dry lube does the same job, never tried it myself tho'.
@@peem1244 like WD40?
Really happy to know someone with such high standards is taking care of our primitive campgrounds. What a great job you are doing and thank you.
Sounds like you dealt with the nasty camper in the best possible way, Brian. Don't beat yourself up about it. The problem seems to be all his. I really enjoy your stories and excellent productions, thanks.
Liking your comment except I don't think he's "beating himself up". I hope not.
there are always people like that every summer, they pretend to be unaware of rules & jerks, usually locals
It is really sad that a grown adult, a man, is not only an a-hole but extremely childish about payment against the host of the campground. Any common sense would tell a person that the working host of a campground in a National Forest is not the owner nor the decision maker on fees and water availability. Brian I know its stressful for you, but don't let people like that get to you, some people create problems that are totally unnecessary because they are miserable.... you are a damn good host, and I have never in my 40 years of camping at probably 100 remote campgrounds seen such a clean operation, never seen bathrooms anywhere near that kind of clean, and sites so well kept. Great work!
I grew up on a farm. As a kid, my dad would say “I don’t care if you are picking up sh!t after chickens. If you commit to something, do a good job”. 😂
Dude, you told that story so well I became anxious. Lol.
Looking forward to the next video as always and God bless love from Fort Collins, Colorado.
Great video Bryan, I do agree, $22 a night is high especially with limited amenities. Maybe next year you will consider going to S.E, Texas and be a gate keeper. I did this 2 years ago, the job is checking in trucks that are making deliveries to a petroleum supply company. The job paid $30 an hour, it was 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week and you had to commit to a 90 day contract, if you fulfilled the 90 days there was a nice bonus included. The guard shack was set up really nice, AC, internet, bathroom with a shower and a small kitchen area that included a refrigerator. I made enough money from this job I took the rest of the year off and just traveled and I didn't have to touch my military pension....
What is the name of the company that does this? I’d like to apply. I live in a van myself.
@@KamrynWalks Just google gate guard Texas. There are also TONS of videos on youtube about it.
Where do I sign up ?
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Where is this company? What's their name, please and thank you!😊
In Tenn/NC/northGA triangle, primitive sites with vault toilets, dumpster, water are about $10 for sites without a host. $20 for a place with a host at USFS sites. Makes sense as the host is paid for security and maintenance duties.
If there is no water or toilets they are free. We have quite a few older sites that have been nearly maintenance abandoned.
For this site the well should be fixed or a water buffalo parked there...but it is what it is.
Don't call us unless your dying or shot...sounds like the police in my city... keep up the good work and enjoy life brother...
You are are a good and gentle soul Brian and good at your job, sorry you had to experience that negativity. ❤️☮️My friend 😊
All I have to say is this campground is very fortunate to have you working there! An honest guy is far and few in between these days…
Yes, it can be a challenge.I did the camp host job way back in 2019.First time.Very, very busey! It was a learning curve but good experience for the future.I had a terrific manager Tommy.He had all sorts of responsibility.A really great manager of people and problems to resolve.Conflicts/ crazy people! Lol! Yes it is stressful or rather it can be stressful.The less people more remote , the easier it is.I met all sorts of interesting and bat crazy people! It gives you the experience for futher camp host jobs.If you decide to do this type of work in the future. Thanks Brian for sharing your summer job with us!
You are doing very well!
Hang in there buddy!😀 28:14
We hosted twice at a very busy campground in CO where they paid us for 80 hour weeks, it was surely a job that trained us in all aspects of being a pleasant host despite the jerks of the world. It isn't for everyone, none of our friends came to host with us. Now that she is the manager & I am the maintenance lead it is a whole other set of stresses, but we have a really great group of hosts because we were able to groom them from the beginning & seek out compatible personality types over the winter. My favorite campground is one I have to travel 6 miles up a high clearance 4x4 road to clean a couple of toilets & 8 campsites. I dream of being the host there in my retirement, lol Cheers, Davey & Sheila
Dealing with the public is a special skill set. This 10 site that is not very busy is about the most I think I would want to handle. I do enjoy it and I am grateful every morning I wake up here.
Sounds like you have found a setting that is working well for you. As with all these different seasonal jobs I do, I always say it beats sitting in an office all day!😆✌🏼
@@AdventureVanMan I enjoy camp hosting/Maintenance Lead a lot more than we did workamping or even managing private RVPs, Adventureland, the Sugar Beet Harvest, etc. I think it dwells on the fact that we know what needs to get done and we can do it at our own pace. I like to take my Ham Radios out to the picnic table, but usually I am responding to an emergency the host has (Out of water, out of TP or PT), or a tree fell or is about to fall, etc. it is hard to take a day off when you want to keep your hosts happy, lol. Keep up the good work & remember to enjoy those cool nights that soon are to be upon us! Cheers!!!
This was super helpful! I’m starting my first camp hosting job in a few weeks. Very excited!😄
Your ability to tolerate the issues is probably stronger than mine. I retired at 62, and it's been 12 years since I've had to deal with anything resembling personality issues with anyone. Sure wouldn't be worth disturbing my peace in such a way. Take care.
I'm retired but my dogs still sass me!
Nice job Brian! I would camp there, everything looks great. Your former landscaping business is still paying off.☮️
Brian … I had this same gig 🎉last year in Oregon (10 sites,20 hours and two fault toilets to keep clean. And I too took pride in cleaning mine and got many many compliments.😊
I don’t do a lot of camping but hearing your story, I now have a new found respect for camp hosts and people that maintains public areas, like rest areas. You guys provide a service that we as users should appreciate. We should b thankful that in this country, there r facilities that r free or nearly free that sometimes we take for granted. Thanks for your positive attitude Brian❤
I am retired from the Post Office (37 years!) and I've had lots of experience with nasty customers. Remember, it's not personal - some people are complainers and you're just the person in front of them. The best thing would be if you can tell them that you make no decisions, it's not your policies. Is there a customer service # or address you can give them? I think that they are unhappy people and want to make others unhappy. I also think the fees we pay are reasonable and we are the ones using them so why shouldn't we pay something? You're doing a great job so don't let complainers get to you.
Working in retail I can tell you: there are some nasty individuals out there 😂
They usually try to poison you with their misery.
So just not letting them is them loosing.
I try to only remember the good people 🎉
Yep, I did almost 10 years in retail and this is a walk in the park compared to that.
I'd tell them to contact their Congress person if they're not happy with the rules.
Brian, you're a natural born story teller. This was an especially enlightening video.
I'm camphost at Ashurst Lake near Flagstaff. You do a good job and good explanation. I have 25 sites and 3 voult toilets. So I'm allowed more hours. It's near enough to Flagstaff, it fills up most weekends. Keeps me busy. Iv been a subscriber for 5years. Thanks for sharing 👍
nice, I've worked at campgrounds with 100+ sites & it's just a rush, rush job to clean everything & spend hours every day raking, raking, raking
Don’t think I have ever seen a video like this. Really interesting . Very good video and audio.
I was a 911 dispatcher for 25 years and I hate confrontations with irrational people, funny huh? I enjoyed this video a lot Brian, and we both pegged what it would be that you found unpleasant about the job...and it was not the toilet cleaning duties. We've been watching you for years, all of your seasonal jobs have been very interesting. The place you're in now could not be more beautiful or offer more for your choice of activities. Stay safe Brian, you know that money isn't worth your health so you've already got the right attitude.😁😁😎😎👍👍💙💙
You go above and beyond to keep this Campground clean and very inviting for folks. Outstanding work ethics! You will have no trouble being hired next year! If you want to be.
Good afternoon from Godley Texas , your sites look amazing. Kudos to you. There will always be disgruntled campers to ruin your day. Luckily you know how to address the situation and move on. Continue living life to the fullest by doing what you love. Thanks for sharing 😎
I appreciate the honest take. As always.
So nice to see and hear someone taking pride in his job.
Sorry to hear about bad campers. I used to work as armed security for really bad housing complex. After dealing with so many problems, my boss told me that my job was to explain the rules for people, not for enforcing the rules, and the enforcing was done by police. So, Brian-san, please take it easy and enjoy working.
I'm impressed with your workmanship, work ethic and attention to detail .
I'm so happy that my income is provided by social security. Working a job again would probably give me an ulcer. I've worked many jobs in my lifetime, and none of them elated me and made me feel all warm and fuzzy. It's a means to get money. It is not life. I appreciate your realistic take on this job. ☮️
I *wish* my social security could cover expenses without me working - awk😮
I have worked at something to pay my way all my life since 7th grade baby-sitting all the way up through now at 76.
Yes, some jobs have been part-time, and thank goodness most have been enjoyable, but most did not pay enough to max out social security. Blessings to you that you were able to achieve such independence in your retirement =:^)
He who is slow to anger is mighty. So many wonderful verses in scripture to show us the way.
Thanks for sharing. We're camp hosts in Mammoth Lakes CA and like the work. Looking forward to watching your next video!
I just about fell over when you explained you dont hide in the bear box!!! I am still laughing.
Perhaps a lock on the bathroom (combination) and when you pay your fee, you get the combo. Anyway, wishful thinking. Brian, you are a kind and contentious soul. Love your videos.
Sad thing is they will go on the ground in front of the door
As a one season former campground host, my experiences were similar to yours. Your hard work is appreciated by others, especially those toilets." You've sure done a great job there.
Watching your stories I have a feeling that you are a very decent human being, and that you value everything that REALLY counts. Thanks for another great video.
Glad it’s going smooth, you’re enjoying for the most part. They are truly blessed to have you!
Wherever you go, you bring value, and will always be welcome wherever you go
Its sad that there always has to be a jerk or two. You handled that situation very well. I do understand what you are saying about jumping in to make things the way they should be. Its taken me a long time to realize that I am just TOO responsible and committed. I've finally learned when to step back, or leave, for my own health. Its good that you are able to enjoy the summer there in such incredible beauty. That's the reward!
Great Video Bryan. The concessionaire is lucky to have such a responsible person like you taking care of this campground. You demonstrate pride in you work and it shows. Sorry to hear about the stress you experienced with the nasty camper you had to deal with. Good luck with the rest of the season and hopefully all your future campers will be polite and respectful and appreciate the great job you do. Best of luck to you!!
I like these informational style vids of yours too. ❤
Thank you for hosting. I appreciate campsites that are clean over the amenities. The fees are understandable. Sorry to hear about the bad campers.
8:48 oh the strong olfactory memory of this scene!! Yet, so many good memories surround the bad memories of these old-style vault toilets.
You have kept the campground immaculate! I have to agree $22 is high for no services. However, it is a choice so people know this upfront.
Brian You're doing a great job. That campground looks so much better than lots that I've been to.Thanks for not sugar coating the experience. When money gets involved some people are jerks!
Great video Brian. My wife and I were camp-hosts one summer a few years back. We were used and under-compensated. Thanks for your words of wisdom!
Thank you Brian. I don’t do well with confrontation (PTSD++) so I’d ignore anything like that guy. I appreciate your statement on "it’s not my job". I was type A & let that crud get to me. Didn’t gossip or talk down but would overwork myself. Not anymore. Like you, I do my job. I do it well. When I "clock out" I do it physically & mentally. I missed the part on how many days you’re expected at site. Thanks!
Thanks Brian for all you do and share.
Thanks for the video. It's a shame that people are sometimes so rude. Clearly they don't bother to understand that you are just the front line guy doing his job out there. You don't make policy. People can be very stupid and unkind. Hats off to the campground hosts. I am always friendly to you guys and gals when I'm out camping.
Brian, enjoy your videos. We feel you are doing a very good job in maintaining, not only Himes Peak and the other campgrounds.
Our camping will be around Mt. Princeton, hopefully Himes Peak next year. Hope you'll be camphosting there next year.
Sounds like you have found a very balanced way to manage it. Good for you. You're still doing a better job than I've seen in many campgrounds especially the toilets - but also keeping the brush away from cooking and fire ring areas and it's clearly tidy. They're getting their money's worth and more and you're not working yourself into health issues. Balance is a valuable commodity. Well done.
Great video Brian! 🎉 Been there dealing with this kind for fifteen years at a resort in Arizona. To the undesirables...take two small steps back, hands behind your back, and lower your voice. That facial expression you get is unbelievable. Then they subconsciously will do the same by lowering their voice. It's worked for me 90 percent of the time. It's the drunks that were the problem. Goodluck friend. 👍
Thanks for keeping it real. You have shown the real sides of what everyone thinks is just a fun way to screw off in the woods. It is work and dealing with the negative entitled people is a reality of the job.
So happy it worked out for you Brian! Some people are just A. holes And wanna give you a hard time because they're jealous that they have to go to work on Monday and you can go do some fishing When you get done with your 10 hours! Glad it worked out. Thanks for the explanation of Pit toilet versus Vault!
Thank you Brian for your honest report. Through watching your videos you have always seemed like a calm, collected and thoughtful individual. That's why I believe you 100%. Sound advice and introspection. Be well and happy. ☮️💜👍
Great video dude. I'm hoping to apply for a camp host someday out here in CA I do seasonal work too and you are the camp host with the most! . Your right, if people don't have any "hospitality" experience, they are in for a reality check, Great explanation on how you handled the a hole with the check. Keep up the great work man. thanks for posting your videos i find them really helpful. Have a great week. 🌲
Hello again Brian ,i just want to say you Rock the camp looks so good and clean and neat ,still hoping to shake your hand sir . thank you again for all your insight .Big hugs from MN
I have worked retail for years and dealing with the general public has its ups and downs. I am retired now and am very happy that I am. I think it is awesome that you get to do the things you love, fishing and camping and making a bit of money while you do it.
I've been watching you since before you came through my hometown of Owosso Michigan. Truly appreciate you.
I Salute you Sir.
( l have also cleaned public toilets too).
The very best thing about a seasonal job is that it has a definite end.
The Manager is probably there until they lose the concession, which probably goes some way to explain the two different points of view, whilst all the while working in the same place.
I would always pick up a second job near the end of the season, as the starter would be quitting around this time due to stress, leaving a remaining few hard weeks work, then a long slow Winter with very easy duties, whilst all the while being paid the same rate as the starter was.
I justified this attitude as l was already working a full time job in addition to this.😉
All of your insights on various facets of this job are my attitude as well, pride in job, paying attention to detail, and they all remind me of me. Except one, and that is dealing with difficult people. I feel anxiety as well with those who are not adults about difficult situations and they don't have to be difficult at all. Some folks have just missed out on life lessons. There are times to use a little tact and coercion. Making a mental list of keywords to get your point across without causing a negative reaction is helpful, an art really. Brian, this video has been, and I'm sure the follow-up video will be also, extremely insightful to the responsibilities of a campground host. I look forward to working as a host in beautiful places such as you as I have many laborer skills, am relatively young, 65, and in good shape, and want to make a difference like you do. I'm following your journey closely. Just got off the road after 10 weeks camping and hiking all over out there. Back on the road for longer really soon. 👍
You are such a sweet man,there are always going to be arigant people. Thank you for taking the higher ground.❤
I used to be a camper, I loved it. When there is a fee, I paid up front for the days I would stay. And then I joined the Army. I spent many months sleeping on the ground, on a tank and in the elements. I do not camp. I don't have patience for complainers or free loaders. This would never work for me but am so glad there are folks like you that do the work.
I am glad that you aren't having to fight with people over fires. People get so entitled when there are fire bans.
You are so conscientious. Keeping the bathrooms/toilets clean makes such a difference, and you are going above and beyond. Just your description of dealing with that bozo was making my adrenaline start to pump - I hate confrontation. Pulling the envelope back, spitting at your feet - what a child. Have a great rest of your week.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, been thinking about doing this when I retire from current job. Appreciate you giving us the good,bad and ugly parts of the job. Keep on keeping on.👍👍👍
Brian, I can see that you are doing a fantastic job where you are working. I would stay at a campground where you were the host in a heartbeat. Keep up the good work and enjoy your free time. It IS a very beautiful area. 😁👍
The back splattering of the toilet...it's like a poo grenade went off. 😆😆💩💩 It's nice hearing your take on the camphosting gig. The first year I retired I sort of had one lined up in Idaho. I had stayed there before and even talked to the current camphost. I had other fish to fry into retirement and told them a few months out i couldn't do it but maybe a later date. I was there a couple years ago and there was no host which surprised me. I agree the fee is too high and I ran across this on a recent trip in SD, NE and WY. One place did honor the veterans discount which i qualify for so that made the site reasonable.
sometimes you have to take the top of the toilet off to clean the inside, haha fun summer job ! honest work though & get to be outside all day
Really appreciate the honest disclosure, Brian. Collecting money from the public especially in rural settings with no back up can be touchy. Maybe as a general rule campers get one friendly verbal reminder, and the second reminder is an envelope left at the site when they're away. If your two reminders are ignored then regard the stay as a loss and don't dwell on the disrespect. Just let it go. Businesses write off losses all the time so don't stress over financial outcomes if your pay isn't affected.
Another general rule is avoid close physical proximity unless invited on the site. Even when invited it's wise keeping a 10 foot distance just to respect space especially if you feel weird vibes. Sometimes the best strategy is playing dumb even though you're aware of the situation, which allows a person to save face believing they got away with something.
At many paid campgrounds each site is marked with a number and placard indicating reserved or open. Not sure if your sites have posts to hang availability placards, but if so it would be highly convenient having a small clip on each post to attach a payment envelope. This avoids having to verbally prompt campers and instead fosters more of an unspoken "honor system" approach. These are just ideas to minimize physical engagement and enhance privacy. One thing I'd like to know: do you believe more than 10 hours of labor per week (on average) is necessary to maintain the campground?
Great video Brian Gave an honest look at your side as a host. A beautiful place to work....easy....10 hour week so you have time for yourself / awesome. Keep enjoying
It's a beautiful campground although few amenities. You're at the age that you've got it figured out as far as how much to give in time. Way to go Brian.
Thank you. I now know what it is like to be a campground host !
Hi Brian, YOU are one in a million. You are so conscientious in all that you do. THEY will NEVER have another camp host that would compare to you. I hope you will get a nice bonus at the end of the season. It would be well deserved. Thanks for taking the time to explain things to us. On the plus side, it is a gorgeous area for sure. I hope you are catching some good fish to eat. Relax , when you can, and just enjoy the beauty around. Wishing you peaceful days and nights. God bless you Brian, I'll see you in the next one. A friend, Louise
Great job Brian. We sure could use more people like you in this world.
Love the Aspen trees i like the sound they make when the wind blows
Brian my love. Honey, I understand what it can be like camping hosting. Hats off to you for sharing your experience. I hope you enjoy every moment spent out in nature. Wish I was there with you. Sometimes we got to take bad with the good. Wishing you the best. Until next time. Love please, take care and stay safe. Love you 🍺😇🙏🕊❤️🌹🌈🇺🇸🌞👍
Love your honesty and your insight, Brian! And I’m completely with you on the “type” you described, I actually cringed at your description of the interaction. I hope you are getting as much or more out of the experience as you are putting into it. You WAY deserve it! Thanks always for sharing..I’ve watched you longer than any RUclipsr because you are so ReAL.👊🏼✌🏼
Good honest commentary. Looking forward to the next post. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the video Brian. Best wishes to you. Wistfully, I wish I was camping out more.
You have been doing an amazing job taking care of the campground and surrounding campgrounds, taking on additional duties. Thank you for giving us your honest insight and talking about your positive and negative experiences. Very good information. It really sounds frustrating having to deal with some of the campers...that would give me the same anxiety too. I can't deal with that kind of stuff. Thank you for all you do here and all the improvements you have done. And be safe, don't let these idiots get to you. I know it's easier said than done.
Enjoy the filming and info/story.
Been watching on and off for years.
Good work.
Really love these breakdowns
Glad you’re mellow, hope you have been using your spare time to have fun. You seem like a great host.
Thanks for the video! You’re a good host! They are lucky to have you!
You, sir, deserve a pride in your work award!
Great summer job. Hope it’s working out well for you.
Thank you for an honest look at the job of a camp host. They are lucky to have you! As for the low-class jerk, I wouldn't pursue it beyond a one-time friendly reminder that it's a fee campground. I doubt the pay is enough to compensate for the type of encounter you had.
Hey Brian, great video. Thanks
I’ve really enjoyed this video series of your hosting job in Colorado. I live in Colorado and it’s beautiful. You are extremely organized and very consciences. You seem to be an excellent host. I hope you are enjoying yourself.
Thank you, Brian, looking to camp host next year and love the raw info about what some of the challenges are. Glad to see you are staying positive and having a great time fishing and hiking.
Thanks for your honesty. I’m a park host in Oregon and I can relate to many of the things you mentioned.
I hate vault toilets. I think I’m afraid I’ll drop something in them. But I give you a lot of credit for how well you take care of the facilities. Thanks for doing that.
You have a great attitude, especially vconsidering the challenging circumstances. I likevthat you focus on being grateful forva beautiful vspot to spend the summer.
You are the perfect host! They are lucky to have you, but I have a feeling they totally know that already...:)
Hey Brian, my name is Pete Aguirre originally from Carlsbad, CA. I’ve been watching you for years and thought it was great when you took the camp manager position because I’m a District Manager for AL&L in the McKenzie River District in Oregon. Anyway just thought I’d say hi.