Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is a unique, beautiful, green oasis in golden Southern California. Springs and small creeks scattered throughout the Park’s scenic 25,000 acres support a surprising variety of plant life ranging from grasses and sage to coolly shaded forests. There are magnificent oak trees, stands of willows, alder and sycamore, incense cedar, white fir, and four varieties of pine trees. The beauty and uniqueness of Cuyamaca has the ability to deeply effect visitors. For this reason many people choose to volunteer a portion of their time and energy to the park or to support the Interpretive Association with donations or memberships. If you have been moved by the wonders of Cuyamaca, we have a place for you. There are five volunteer units in Cuyamaca: check out the list below, one of these units is sure to meet your special interests. Won’t YOU join us? The State Park offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Please contact either Cuyamaca Rancho or Palomar Mountain State Parks to find out more.

INTERPRETERS ASSISTANCE UNIT – Volunteers may choose from a variety of assignments such as museum docent, patrolling trails on foot, leading interpretive walks, or developing and presenting interpretive programs.

MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSISTANCE UNIT – Volunteers patrol on designated trails and fire roads on mountain bikes and provide assistance to park visitors. Members of this unit must provide their own mountain bike.

TRAILS MAINTENANCE UNIT – Volunteers assist in the maintenance of park trails. It should be noted that the park has over 115 miles of trails.

MOUNTED ASSISTANCE UNIT – Volunteers patrol trails and fire roads on horseback and provide assistance to park visitors. Members of this unit must provide their own horse and trailer.

CAMP HOST – Volunteers welcome and assist campground guests, and help in the campground kiosks. Camp Hosts are furnished with campsites (with hookups) in the campgrounds.