State Parks & Forests
- Introduction
- Find a Park or Forest
- Find a State Trail
- A to Z Index
- Current Conditions
- Events Calendar
- Fees
- Maps
- Rules
Volunteer Work
- Introduction
- Adopt-A-Trail
- Campground Host
- Conservationist
- Friends Groups
- Naturalist
- Nature Center Host
- Visitor Services
- Volunteer Jamboree
- Trail Tender
- Current Needs
Volunteer Campground Hosts
Campground hosts set an example by being model campers, practicing good housekeeping, and obeying all rules and regulations. Hosts live in a free campsite at the campground for an extended time and volunteer a few hours a day. As a representative of the Department of Natural Resources, a host:
Campground hosts greet new visitors, answer questions, and assist campers.
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- Greets new visitors
- Hands out literature
- Answers questions about the property and local area
- Performs minor maintenance tasks
- Shares camping experiences
- Assists other campers as needed
- Is alert to visitor's needs, comments, complaints, etc.
Most Wisconsin state parks with campgrounds have hosts. Campground hosts are selected based on interests and familiarity with the park system, camping experience, customer service experience, and knowledge of the surrounding area. If you're interested in becoming one, submit a volunteer application.
Related Links
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks [exit DNR]
Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation [exit DNR]
For more information, ask Marissa DeGroot, Outreach Coordinator, (608) 264-8994.
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