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Get Involved: Sylvan Lake State Park - Campground Host

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Campground Host


Description:

Sylvan Lake relies on volunteer hosts to help us provide quality customer service during the high use season, which runs Memorial Day Weekend through late September. The basic host responsibilities are to act as ambassadors to park visitors, providing information, sell firewood, campground maintenance including cleaning fire pits and sites, and serving at the Entrance Gate to sell passes and permits. In addition, you may be involved in any maintenance, environmental education or administrative projects that meet your skills, interests and needs of the park.

Amenities: In return for a minimum of 20 hours per person per week, Camp Hosts are provided a site in the campground. Amenities are limited since the park is off grid, but the site includes water and sewer hook-ups. Propane and a solar system are provided to meet basic needs. There is no cell phone reception at the lake. However phone and internet access are available at the Visitor Center (5 miles). The town of Eagle is located 15 miles north of the campground.

Site elevation: 8,500 ft.

Looking for 1-2 hosts for the 2024 summer season. Individuals or pairs are accepted. Hosts are permitted to bring pets.

Time Commitment:

20 hours per person per week. Time commitment is 3-4 months, mid-May through September.

Volunteer Benefits:

Host at a beautiful state park nearby the town of Eagle with numerous recreational opportunities within minutes of the park!

Interests:
Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, General - Ongoing Volunteering, Customer Service - Entrance Gate Attendant, Volunteer Hosts - Campground Host, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Maintenance and Construction - Maintenance and Construction, Maintenance and Construction - Grounds/Facility Maintenance, Education - Education and Outreach, Education - Ambassador
Places:
Sylvan Lake State Park

Not Accepting Applications

Volunteer positions for this opportunity are full at this time. Thanks for your interest!


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