Volunteer Campground Host

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000KqRWr

ADDRESS: 500 Hanson Lake Road  Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501

DATES: 2026-04-30

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 Bagley Rapids Campground. Bagley Rapids Campground is located in northeast Wisconsin, near the town of Mountain.

If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River. Trout fishing, berry picking, rafting, canoeing, and kayaking, and sightseeing can all be done in or near this campground. Weekends bring the most campers, with only moderate use occurring during the week. So come and relax among the pines and enjoy the sound and beauty of Bagley Rapids Campground.

Bagley Rapids campground is located on the southeast side of the Oconto River. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores of the river.

There are 30 campsites available at Bagley Rapids. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and a solar pressurized water system and a hand pump are available in the campground. 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 Mountain.

The campground host will be provided with a campsite and all necessary equipment/supplies to successfully maintain the facilities 30 campsites and 6 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.