The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute Nature Center and Botanical Garden Has 2025 Host Camper Opportunities In Texas
Host Camper Position
Enjoy cool summer temps. in the Davis Mtns., TX. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens has the following openings for Host Camper(s).
May – June 2025
July – Sept. 2025
Work as Information Desk & Gift Shop Host at the Visitor Center, Thurs.-Saturday (24 hrs./wk.). Includes RV pad, septic, access to a bathroom with shower, and washer/dryer. A stipend is included.
Located at 5,100 ft. elevation, 4 miles SE of Fort Davis, TX. The 507-acre site has 5+ miles of hiking trails, a botanical garden, cactus greenhouse, a bird blind, and mining exhibit. http://www.cdri.org.
Nearby Destinations:
- The National Historic Site – Fort Davis 5 miles
- Davis Mountains State Park 8 miles
- The Univ. of Texas McDonald Observatory 20 miles
- Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX 20 miles
- Chinati Museum, the Judd Block, Marfa, TX 20 miles
- Balmorhea State Park 35 miles
- Big Bend National Park 95 miles
- Big Bend Ranch State Park 110 miles
The historic town of Fort Davis has a gas station, auto repair center, grocery store, restaurants, and shopping.
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References from past HC provided on request.