Maintenance
Volunteer
Job Description
ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; 1247 E. Wall St.; Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2021 – 9/30/2021
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 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”.
DUTIES
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 2 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 are no hook-ups at Laurel Lake Campground.