Volunteer
Summer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000KqYZx
ADDRESS: 1247 E. Wall St. Eagle River, Wisconsin, 54521
DATES: 4/30/2026 – 10/13/2026
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is looking for a motivated volunteer to serve as a campground host at Ada Lake Campground. The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District is located in northeast Wisconsin, near the town of Wabeno.
For a memorable family camping experience, this campground offers a clear water lake with a sandy beach and good fishing. The exceptionally clear water makes Ada Lake great for swimming. The lake also is used on a regular basis by people scuba diving. Fishing is good for northern pike, bass, rainbow trout, and pan fish. Boat landings provide access to the 75-acre Ada Lake and the nearby 26 acre Glade Lake. Both lakes are restricted to electric motors.
Ada Lake campground is located on the southeast side of Ada Lake. 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 beach area and a grassy picnic area. A boat landing is just on the south end of Ada Lake.
There are 19 campsites available at Ada Lake. The campground has waterfront campsites. The campground has a mixture of conifers and hardwoods. There are two places for water. A pressurized water system is provided for your convenience and a hand pump.
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.
The campground host will be provided with a campsite, electrical hook-up, and all necessary equipment/supplies to successfully maintain the facilities 19 campsites, beach, and 4 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 as for a minimum of one month of service to be considered.
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