Camphost Confessions

By: Camphost Confessions
  • Summary

  • Camphost Confessions is a podcast exploring the realities, challenges, and humor of life as a campground host. Hosted on the road (currently in California), it offers engaging stories, insider tips, and candid conversations about the ups and downs of working and living in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned camper, aspiring camp host, or just love behind-the-scenes tales from the campground, this podcast delivers a mix of practical advice and lighthearted storytelling.


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Episodes
  • The One Where We Talk About Camping
    Feb 6 2025

    Hey it’s Healy and Kelsey at Camphost Confessions! Send us a text!

    Welcome back to Camphost Confessions! In this episode, we’re covering everything you need to know about being good campers. Before you start thinking about becoming a camphost, you need to know how to camp right.

    Join Healy and Kelsey as we break down the camping essentials, from choosing the right style to understanding where to camp whether it’s a national park, BLM land, or a private campground. Plus, we’ll tackle campground etiquette, Leave No Trace principles, and real-life camping fails.

    What’s inside this episode?

    Is camping right for you? (And how to handle the elements like a pro)

    Different camping styles: tent camping, RV life, car camping, glamping, and more

    Where to camp: national parks, dispersed camping, private campgrounds, and hidden gems

    The unwritten rules of campground etiquette (like not blasting your music at 10 p.m.)

    The Leave No Trace principles and why they matter more than ever

    Campground trivia: Fact or fiction can rubbing dryer sheets on your skin keep mosquitoes away?

    Hilarious and wild camper confessions’ !

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    Subscribe & Connect!

    Have a campground confession to share? Email us at camphostkelsey@gmail.com we might feature your wildest camping fail in a future episode!

    Subscribe on Spotify & Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

    Follow us on social media for more outdoor tips, memes, and behind-the-scenes adventures!


    Hit play now and learn how to camp the right way!



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    55 mins
  • The Trailer
    Jan 30 2025

    Hey it’s Healy and Kelsey at Camphost Confessions! Send us a text!

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    2 mins
  • The One Where We Finally Launch a Podcast
    Jan 30 2025

    Hey it’s Healy and Kelsey at Camphost Confessions! Send us a text!

    It’s Healy and Kelsey!!

    Camp hosting reveals an unexpected blend of challenges and joys, as hosts navigate the quirky demands of outdoor life while creating meaningful connections with campers. This episode delves into what camp hosting truly is, the realities of work camping, and entertaining tales from the campground.

    • What camp hosting involves and its nuances
    • The truth behind work camping and what it entails
    • Memorable camp hosting stories that highlight its chaos
    • The sense of community built among camp hosts
    • Why camp hosting can be a rewarding career choice

    Thank you for listening and remember, if the raccoons show up, don’t feed them or do whatever. It'll be hilarious because then we'll share that story on here. Until next time! BUT DON’T ACTUALLY FEED THEM. It’s illegal.

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    15 mins

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