
We invite all visiting Escapees to consider making Park of the Sierras their “home”. Our members are both avid traveling RV’ers and RV’ers whose active travel days are slowing. Membership in Park of the Sierras, one of the premier Co-ops of Escapees, is a process of meeting several requirements.
To become a Park of the Sierras member you need to:
- Be an Escapees RV Club member.
- Be 55 years of age at the time your membership becomes available.
- Visit Park Sierra, take a tour of the park and discuss membership with our Park Manager.
- Be willing and able to volunteer some of your time while in the park to help maintain and beautify Park Sierra.
- Complete the application and make a check payable to Park of Sierra for $1020*. At this time, the membership cost is $25,000 **.
- Annual maintenance fees for this fiscal year are $2033.42***. Members pay slightly less while traveling if their site is placed in the rental pool.
* $1,000 is refundable if you withdraw your application.
** As of 7/1/2024. Double check with the office to confirm the latest costs voted on by the membership.
*** Maintenance fees are billed quarterly.
Our members volunteer some of their time while in the park to help keep costs down for all members and help keep our co-op park a unique Escapees jewel.
All Park Sierra members belong to our Partners In Participation (PIP) committee which encourages all members (new and old) to remember what is expected of all of us.
To Join the Waitlist contact us:
Park of the Sierras
45323 Park Sierra Dr.
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: (559) 206-9907
Fax: (559) 683-2179
Email: parkoffice@parkofthesierras.org
Office Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
- Sat: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sun: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
NOTE: Prices may change without notice. Check with the office to confirm the latest costs voted on by the membership.
PIP – Partners in Participation
In the late 1980s, Park Sierra began as a cooperative venture by people like yourself who loved RVing and who wanted to create an Escapees RV park in the Sierra Nevada foothills. They fulfilled their dream by creating a most beautiful park—but not without contributing a lot of sweat equity. Guess what? Park Sierra continues to require sweat equity, not only for maintenance and improvement of the physical grounds but also for community building.
As a member, you are expected to find ways you can contribute to the community. You will not be alone in this daunting task because your PIP mentor can assist you in matching your skills, passions, and interests to the needs of the park. Much of our work and community building is accomplished through committees, and your PIP mentor may also help you navigate the committee maze.
If you fall into that group of people who think they have no skills or nothing to contribute, think again. Consider learning a new skill or sharing responsibility on a task with others.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do I have to work?
A. As a member of Park Sierra you will sign an agreement to abide by the rules and bylaws. The bylaws state that each member contributes to the well being of the park while in the park.
Q. Do I have to work every day?
A. No. Many jobs are periodic, seasonal, or on-going.
Q. How do I participate when I’m traveling?
A. Our bylaws require that we participate when we are in the park. However some have found ways to contribute even while traveling.
Q. Do I have to give up my membership if I am not willing to work?
A. If you are unable or unwilling to participate in the operation of Park Sierra, this may not be the place for you. Remember this is a private park for people who participate in its upkeep.
Q. Will I ever be able to sit back and relax?
A. Sure, there is plenty of time to relax. Some members find working in the park relaxing. Some find it stimulating. Most have fun working with other members. Both socializing and solitude find their times and places at Park Sierra.
Park Sierra Volunteers
Park Sierra thrives when all Members volunteer some of their time in a cooperative effort to maintain the Park. The Park looks great, living costs are reduced for everyone and every Member enjoys a continuing sense of accomplishment while making lasting friendships. Many hands do make light work!

Our Pioneers built this park. Our volunteers today continue their tradition of maintenance and modernization.

Volunteers Bill Reeves, Dick Nolan and Jay Whitehouse grill hamburgers and hotdogs for a Springtime event.

Volunteer movie maker David Ellis prepares to record a monthly meeting.

Propane Group volunteers Larry Bradley, Ron Wanchek, Sonny Cordes and Lance Wilson supply propane to member sites and visitor and member rigs.

Pantry Volunteers Martha Carpenter and Diane James prepare delicious snacks for a park event.

Maintenance volunteer Richard Carpenter services one of the park’s heavy tractors.

Park Entertainment volunteers Vicky Larson, Lynne Gillies, Robin Gillies, Dick Nolan and Lynn Nolan ring in Christmas cheer at our annual holiday dinner.

Volunteers Butch Bradshur and Roy Jensen adjust a washer in our park laundry.

Pole Barn Maintenance volunteers make repairs to one of our site sheds.