DNR needs campground hosts

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people to volunteer as campground hosts for the coming recreation season.

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 with 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.

Host positions are available at the following state parks: Backbone, Brushy Creek, Clear Lake, George Wyth, Lake Anita (Labor Day weekend), Lake Wapello (part-time), Maquoketa Caves, McIntosh Woods, Nine Eagles, Pikes Peak, Pine Lake, Springbrook and Yellow River

Volunteer information is available iowadnr.gov/volunteer. Information about campgrounds and state parks is available at iowadnr.gov/stateparks.

To discuss the host position, contact the state park directly, or call 515-443-2533.