Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000012bAcAAI/2024-campground-host-saguache-ranger-district-poso-campground
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ADDRESS: Rio Grande National Forest
Del Norte, Colorado 81132
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2024 – 9/30/2024
DESCRIPTION:
The Poso campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and Aspen trees. There are 8 sites. Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below campground), Poso Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking can be enjoyed up to Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is also possible in this area.
Elevation is 9,000 feet.
There is no water or trash service. You’ll need to pack it in/pack it out. There is also no cell phone service. Host’s RV must be self-contained; there are no hook ups in the campground. Hosts may fill up their water tanks, as well as dispose of personal trash, at the Saguache Ranger District office. The office is a 50 minute drive to the town of Saguache.
The campground receives medium use. Fires are only allowed in designated fire rings. The closest town is Saguache, Colorado which is about 35 miles away.
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