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Ben & Kayla

Ben and Kayla purchased Golden Pines in September 2017, having worked as geologists in Texas for almost a decade (both have Masters Degrees in Geology). They are passionate about hospitality and passionate about rocks, and they love to talk about either to anyone who is interested!  Please say "Hi" if you see them around the park!

From the campground, Kayla also works supporting a non-profit in her home town, The Wyman Center, as well as the Bear Valley Music Festival!

Fun Facts: Ben is an 11-year military veteran, and Kayla is a talented player of the viola.

 
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Tatonka

Our most beloved camp host Tatonka passed away November 12, 2025 at just under 13 years old. He’ll always be an amazing part of the Golden Pines family and his spirit will be with us all at the campground!

 

Interested in being a Camp Host? Join us at Golden Pines!

We are now accepting applications for the summer 2024 season! Bring your rig and enjoy life in the Sierra Nevada mountains in exchange for approximately 14 work days per month. Email us at camping.goldenpines@gmail.com.

Golden Pines RV Resort & Campground is a quiet, family-friendly campground located at 5000' elevation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We are a medium to small sized RV resort situated among the towering trees of the Stanislaus National Forest. We are looking for energetic individuals or couples with an RV and great people skills to serve as camp hosts for our summer season. The position runs from April 1 through September 30 (flexible start and end dates). Hosts are responsible for the basic daily duties of running the park in exchange for a site, utilities and pay.

Couples work as a team. Basic duties will include checking in & helping campers, cleaning restrooms and rental units, picking up trash, raking sites, and reminding campers of the rules. Interested candidates should send a resume with relevant experience and references to: camping.goldenpines@gmail.com