Volunteer
Summer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000KqVfJ
ADDRESS: 500 Hanson Lake Road Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501
DATES: 4/30/2026 – 10/13/2026
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Eagle River/Florence Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is looking for a motivated volunteer to serve as a campground host at Laurel Lake Campground.
Laurel Lake is a quaint, 12 site campground, located near Three Lakes, Wisconsin in Oneida County.
If you are interested in hosting at a campground located on the world’s largest freshwater chain of lakes with excellent fishing, then Laurel Lake Campground, located on the north side of Laurel Lake, is just the right place for you. Campsites are situated both on and off the shoreline, but most offer excellent views of the lake.
The 249-acre lake has plenty of good fishing for musky, northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, crappies, and other pan fish. Those who enjoy water activities will find that Laurel Lake and the Three Lakes-Eagle River Chain of Lakes extends nearly 50 miles, includes 28 named lakes, 174 miles of shoreline and a total of 11,528 acres of water. The lakes also provide a great place for your canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores of the lake. A boat landing is also available at this site.
There are 12 campsites available at Laurel 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 and recyclable’s collection.
Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are within 10 miles of this campground, in the town of Three Lakes which was once named “American’s Single Best Town”.
The campground host will be provided with a campsite and all necessary equipment/supplies to successfully maintain the facilities 12 campsites and 2 single-stall restrooms. The campground opens the Thursday prior to the inland fishing opener (early May) and closes the Tuesday following Columbus Day. Hosts can contribute the entire season, or a portion of the season, but we do ask for a minimum of one month of service to be considered.
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