A kayaker paddles on Olive Lake.

PENDLETON — The Umatilla National Forest is looking for volunteers to serve as summer campground hosts at the Jubilee Lake, Olive Lake, North Fork John Day and Penland Lake campgrounds.

A campground host welcomes campers, provides information on the surrounding area, and generally makes campers feel at home, officials said.

“I would say that camp hosts assist and represent the agency in campground operations during the busy season,” said Curt Booher, Umatilla National Forest South Zone recreation program manager. “Hosts are the daily face of the forest in terms of delivering a clean, safe and enjoyable visit to the public.”

Hosts will visit with campers and day-use visitors, clean and maintain restrooms, restock supplies, occasionally clean up after camp, carry out minor maintenance as needed, keep an eye on things and set an example for others, according to officials.

Individuals or couples can apply to be hosts. Retirees often apply to the campground host program, officials said.

Those who apply will need to supply their own trailer, camper or motorhome. Campground hosts will be provided with a campsite, usually near the main entryway to the campground. A food allowance and propane is offered, and personal vehicle mileage associated with hosting duties is reimbursed, officials said. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

Positions are available for the following locations:

• Jubilee Lake Campground is located 12 miles northeast of Tollgate and is the largest developed campground on the Umatilla National Forest, offering 53 campsites, four picnic areas and a 2.8-mile accessible hiking trail around the 92-acre lake. Campground hosts are typically on site from early July through mid-September. For more information on becoming a volunteer host at Jubilee Lake Campground, contact Matt Weseman at (509) 522-6014 or matthew.weseman@usda.gov.

• Olive Lake Campground is located 12 miles southwest of Granite and sits on the shore of a 90-acre high mountain lake. This campground is typically hosted from early June through Labor Day. The campground features 28 campsites and seven accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile accessible hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and two docks. For more information, contact Christy Lawhead at (541) 427-5329 or christy.lawhead@usda.gov.

• North Fork John Day Campground is located 8 miles north of Granite along the North Fork John Day River and is a gateway to the adjacent wilderness of the same name. The campground offers five tent sites and 15 tent/trailer sites, as well as horse handling facilities and a trailhead. This campground is typically hosted from June 1 to Oct. 1, though a shorter duration is negotiable. For more information, contact Christy Lawhead at (541) 427-5329 or christy.lawhead@usda.gov.

• Penland Lake Campground is located 20 miles southeast of Heppner and abuts private land and land owned by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The campground offers seven campsites and two vault toilets on the National Forest portion, with more campsites located on the adjacent ODFW property. Penland is popular on summer weekends and offers fishing, boating and swimming opportunities. There is also a boat ramp, fishing dock, and benches located on the dam. This campground is typically hosted from Memorial Day through mid-November. For more information, contact Brian Spivey at (541) 676-2121 or brian.spivey@usda.gov.