Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 5/1/2020–10/13/2020
RV INFORMATION: Hosts are provided with a free campsite. There is electric and a water hook up provided but no dump station. Campsites average 40 ft. in length.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Visitor Information Photo Courtesy of FS Description Kentuck Lake Campground may have a campground host opportunity for this upcoming summer. Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck Lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5 mile long hiking trail. There are 31 campsites available at Kentuck 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 are also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area. Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are in nearby Eagle River which is 16 miles away. General duties of a campground host include: Campground hosts will serve as the first contact many campers will have with representing 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. Campground hosts will serve as an important link to the Forest Service Recreation staff. Clean and resupply 5 vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends, host will check the bathrooms twice a day. Campsites and fire rings will be cleaned after a campsite is vacated. Check the boat landing area daily. Perform some light maintenance as needed. Assist visitors during any severe inclement weather related emergencies. Encourage visitors to “do the right things” by following all Forest Service rules and local regulations. Campground hosts are not responsible for collecting recreation fees. Hosts will report any violations to their principal agency contact who will have the authority to enforce regulations. Time commitment: We ask for at least a one month commitment, or as long as a full season. Season is early May to mid-October. Hosts will be expected to serve a minimum of 25-30 hours a week. This includes Saturdays, and Sundays and Holidays. Service needs will revolve around the busy weekends. Being on the host site for the busy weekends is a must. Requirements: Be identifiable, visible, and be a positive representative of the Forest Service. Maintain a groomed appearance when communicating with visitors. Host campsite will be tidy and welcoming to visitors. Have adequate housing for extended periods of time. Be in good physical condition and able to walk the campground several times a day. All host duties are performed in a variety of weather conditions including rain, humidity and heat, and varying temperatures. Hosts are provided with a free campsite. There is electricity and water nearby but no dump station. Sites accommodate camping units up to 40 feet in length. Directions: From the intersection of Highways 70 and 45 southeast of Eagle River, drive east 13.4 miles on Highway 70 to FR 2176. Turn left (north) on FR 2176 and drive 2.7 miles to campground. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Hosts are provided with a free campsite. There is electric and a water hook up provided but no dump station. Campsites average 40 ft. in length.