Campground Host

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000008yyvx

ADDRESS: 333 East Main Street  Lander, Wyoming, 82520

DATES: 6/6/2025 – 9/2/2025

DEPT: Forest Service

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Louis Lake is a semi-primitive campground (no hookups) with 9 well maintained sites, located approximately 30 miles south of Lander, WY. Situated on beautiful Louis Lake, the area is popular with anglers, boaters and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. A boat ramp, lodge with cabin rentals and multiple trailheads can be found within the area.

Host opportunities typically run from approximately early June through early September. Hosts volunteer five days a week, including weekends and holidays, typically working 4-5 hours per day. Hosts are on duty in the morning and evening, during daylight hours. Days off are taken mid-week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Hosts are not required to stay on site during their days off. Start/end dates and schedules are negotiable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Educates visitors about rules and regulations of the campground and Forest (quiet hours, occupant limit, fire restrictions, food storage, stay limits, leash law, etc.). 
• Cleans and maintains restrooms, fire rings, and grounds.
• Logs daily campsite occupancy information.
• Communicates professionally with visitors; affinity for engaging with the public is required.
• Reports serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service point of contact or Law Enforcement as warranted.  

DUTIES: 

• Cleans vault restrooms daily (cleaning toilet riser, restocking toilet paper, and sweeping and mopping floor).  
• Picks up litter during daily walk-through of campgrounds.
• Cleans out fire rings/campsites as needed. 
• Reports all major maintenance needs, vandalism, and other problems. 
• Assists Forest Service staff with maintenance at campground as needed (weed eating, painting, etc.).
• Educates and informs visitors regarding the area and recreational opportunities in addition to rules and regulations of the Forest.

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability and desire to interact extensively with visitors. 
• Upbeat and positive attitude. 
• Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, picnic sites, campsites, etc.  
• Past campground host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. 
• Must have and maintain a functioning personal vehicle. 
• Must provide their own RV or camp trailer.

 FOREST SERVICE PROVIDES:

• Dedicated host campsite (lakeside)
• Weekly water deliveries to RV/camp trailer
• Propane
• All required cleaning products and supplies
• Partial host uniform

Tagged as: SUMMER '25