Springbrook state park in Guthrie County is one of five parks for which the Iowa DNR is seeking volunteer campground hosts. Hosts are people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people.
Parks still in need of hosts are Springbrook, Beeds Lake, Clear Lake, Nine Eagles and Stephens state forest.
Volunteer campground hosts live in state parks from one to five months assisting DNR staff with light maintenance duties, checking in campers, and being a resource for visitors enjoying state parks and forests.
Campground hosts are provided a free campsite while they are actively hosting during the camping season. Hosts volunteer 20 – 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, while living on site in their own camper.
General duties include greeting visitors, assisting campers checking in and with reservations, cleaning bathrooms, light maintenance and administrative duties, acting as a liaison between campers and DNR staff and answering questions and disseminating information to campers.
Information about campgrounds and state parks is available online at www.iowadnr.gov/stateparks. Potential hosts can contact the state park directly, or call 515-443-2533.
