Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 5/1/2020–10/30/2020
RV INFORMATION: Camp SitesDescription: Free campsite while being a campground host at Bear Lake Campground
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionBear Lake campground is in need of a camp host6 for the summer. The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in northeast Wisconsin. Bear Lake is near the town of Wabeno, WI in the country of Forest. If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, then Bear Lake Campground is just the right place for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shoreline and ridge with outstanding views to the lake. Bear Lake Campground is located on the southwest side of Bear Lake. The 68 acre lake has plenty of good fishing for largemouth bass, crappies, and other pan fish. Motor use is restricted to electric motors only. The nearby Peshtigo and Rat Rivers offer good trout fishing. There is a new hiking opportunity; it is the new Rat River Trail. The new Rat River hiking trail is currently under development. Portions of the trail are complete. The trail is done from Blackwell Junction to Blackwell. Eventually the trail will be connected from the Nicolet State Trail to Bear Lake campground. There are other hiking trails in the area that are great for fall Grouse hunting. The lake also provides a great place for your kayak or canoe. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores on the lake. There is a sandy swim area and a grassy picnic area. A boat landing is just to the north of the swim area. There are 27 campsites available at Bear Lake. Bear Lake campground has five walk-in sites. The campground has waterfront campsites, however, the walk to the lake maybe steep. 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, ice, and restaurants are within 10 miles of this campground, in the town of Wabeno, and Laona. General duties of a campground host include: Campground hosts will serve as the first contact many campers will have with the Forest Service. The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude. Campground hosts must be identifiable, visible, and a positive representative of the Forest service. Maintain a groomed appearance, greet visitors and provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions. Host campsite will be tidy and welcoming to visitors. Campground hosts will serve as an important link to the Forest Service Recreation staff. Clean and resupply 5 vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends the bathrooms will be checked twice a day. Campsites and fire rings will be cleaned after a campsite is vacated. The beach and boat landing area will be checked daily. Some light maintenance will be required as needed. Campground hosts will be asked to assist visitors during any severe inclement weather related emergencies. Encourage visitors to “do the right things” by following all Forest Service rules and regulations. Campground hosts do NOT do any collections or compliance in the campgrounds. They do not enforce any of the Forest Service rules and regulations. All supplies will be furnished by the Forest Service. Time commitment: We ask for at least a one month commitment, or as long as a full season. Season is May 1 to Dec. 1st. Hosts will be expected to work a minimum of 25-30 hours a week. This includes Saturdays, and Sundays and Holidays. Work weeks will revolve around the busy weekends. Being on the host site for the busy weekends is a must. Requirements: Hosts are to be neat in appearance when working with visitors. Have adequate housing for extended periods of time. Hosts should be in good physical condition and able to walk the campground several times a day. All host work is performed in a variety of weather conditions including rain, humidity and heat, and varying temperatures. Hosts are provided with a free campsite. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Camp SitesDescription: Free campsite while being a campground host at Bear Lake Campground