Manti-La Sal National Forest Accepting Applications for Upcoming Recreation Season

Seasonal positions available to support campgrounds, trails, visitor services, and resource management.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah is now accepting applications for seasonal positions to support summer operations, including campground and trail maintenance, visitor services, and resource management. Thirteen positions are available across the forest with duty stations in Ephraim, Ferron, Monticello, and Moab.

Why it matters

Seasonal employees play a crucial role in maintaining the Manti-La Sal National Forest's recreation areas and providing services to visitors. These positions offer meaningful work and a chance to support public lands close to home, which can be a first step into a natural resources career or a way for locals to spend the summer working outdoors.

The details

Applicants can submit applications through USAJOBS.gov for the available positions, which include campground and trail maintenance, visitor services, and resource management. The application periods, qualifications, and start dates vary by position, so applicants are encouraged to review the job announcements carefully.

  • Applications are being accepted starting February 20, 2026.
  • The upcoming recreation season will begin in the summer of 2026.

The players

Barbara Van Alstine

Forest Supervisor for the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Jeffs

Recreation Manager for the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

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What they’re saying

“Seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming.”

— Barbara Van Alstine, Forest Supervisor (castlecountryradio.com)

“Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a natural resources career, a way to build experience, or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside.”

— Jeffs, Recreation Manager (castlecountryradio.com)

What’s next

The application periods for the various positions will close at different dates, so interested applicants should review the job announcements on USAJOBS.gov and apply before the deadlines.

The takeaway

The Manti-La Sal National Forest's seasonal hiring is an opportunity for locals to contribute to the maintenance and operation of this public land, gain valuable experience in natural resource management, and enjoy the benefits of working outdoors during the summer months.