9CN: Pine Lake Campground Host

PINE LAKE CAMPGROUND

Pine Lake campground is in need of a campground host.

The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in northeast Wisconsin. Pine Lake is in the county of Forest, near the town of Crandon, WI.

This campground is located along the west shore of one of the largest lakes within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The 1,670 acre Pine Lake is a favorite of anglers. If you are looking for northern pike, bass, walleye, or pan fish, this is the place. Twelve wooded campsites, and a picnic area complete the setting. With a paved access road and toilet facilities that are wheelchair accessible, Pine Lake Campground is a real gem. The campground has a paved road access to the only public boat landing on Pine Lake.

NOTE: If you are camping at the Pine Lake Campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, you do not need to pay the user fee at the boat landing. Just place the current campsite camping envelope stub so it is clearly visible on the dash of the vehicle parked at the boat landing.

There are two Impoundments close to Pine Lake. The Wildcat Creek and the Coyote Creek Impoundments have plenty of wildlife to see.

There are 12 campsites available at Pine Lake. The campground has a mixture of conifers and hardwoods.

Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water is also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area.

Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are within 10 miles of this campground, in the town of Crandon.

General duties of a campground host include:

• Campground hosts will serve as the first contact many campers will have with the Forest Service.  The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude.
• Campground hosts must be identifiable, visible, and a positive representative of the Forest service.  Maintain a groomed appearance, greet visitors and provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions.  Host campsite will be tidy and welcoming to visitors.
• Campground hosts will serve as an important link to the Forest Service Recreation staff. 
• Clean and resupply 3 vault bathrooms daily.  On busy weekends the bathrooms will be checked twice a day. 
• Campsites and fire rings will be cleaned after a campsite is vacated.
• The beach and boat landing area will be checked daily.
• Some light maintenance will be required as needed.
• Campground hosts will be asked to assist visitors during any severe inclement weather related emergencies.
• Encourage visitors to “do the right things” by following all Forest Service rules and regulations.
• Campground hosts do NOT do any collections or compliance in the campgrounds.
• They do not enforce any of the Forest Service rules and regulations. 
• All supplies will be furnished by the Forest Service.

Time commitment:

We ask for at least a one month commitment, or as long as a full season.  Season is May 1 to Sept. 10. Hosts will be expected to serve a minimum of 25-30 hours a week. This includes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Service weeks will revolve around the busy weekends.  Being on the host site for the busy weekends is a must.

Requirements:

• Hosts are to be neat in appearance when working with visitors.
• Have adequate housing for extended periods of time.
• Hosts should be in good physical condition and able to walk the campground several times a day.
• All host work is performed in a variety of weather conditions including rain, humidity and heat, and varying temperatures.
• Hosts are provided with a free campsite.  The campsite does not have electric, or water hookups.  A small generator is recommended.  There is a hand pump in the campground for water.