Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000kbr6AAA/laura-lake-campground-host-2023
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ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; 500 Hanson Lake Road; Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2023 – 9/30/2023
DESCRIPTION:
A campground host is a seasonal volunteer who agrees to serve in a National Forest campground. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.
The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in northeast Wisconsin. Laura Lake is in Forest County, near the Town of Armstrong Creek, WI.
With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline and restricted motor use this campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity. Campsites are located on the 110 acre Laura Lake and the picnic and swim beach area located on the 50 acre Gordon Lake. Laura Lake campground is located on the southwest side of Laura Lake, and Gordon Lake is just to the West. There is boat access to both lakes, but motor use is restricted to electric motors. Fishing is good for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill in both lakes. The Laura Lake Trail provides a scenic 2.25 mile hike around Laura Lake. A 6.5 mile bike trail is also available.
The nearby Peshtigo and Rat Rivers offer good trout fishing. There are other hiking trails in the area that are great for fall Grouse hunting. Both lakes provide a great place for your kayak or canoe. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores on the lake.
There are 41 campsites available at Laura Lake. The campground has waterfront campsites, as well as sites away from the lake. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water is also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area.
Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, and ice are within 10 miles of this campground, in the town of Armstrong Creek.
General Duties of a Campground Host Include:
- Serve as the first contact many campers will have with the Forest Service. The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude.
- Greet visitors, provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions.
- Serve as an important link to the Forest Service recreation staff.
- Clean and resupply vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends, holidays, host will check facilities twice daily.
- Clean campsites and fire rings after a campsite is vacated.
- Check the boat landing and refuse collection area daily.
- Perform some light maintenance as needed.
- Assist visitors during any severe or inclement weather related emergencies.
- Encourage visitors to “do the right thing” by following all Forest Service rules and local regulations.
- Post reservation placards provided by Forest Service staff.
- Report any violations to Forest Service staff.
- Campground hosts are not responsible for collecting recreation fees or enforcing compliance.
Hosts are to be neat in appearance and to keep a tidy and welcoming campsite. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain, high humidity, and varying temperatures.
There is no electrical, water, or sewer hook-ups at the Laura Lake Campground host site. Water is available at the solar well-house or hand-pumps located throughout the campground.