Campground hosts live in their campers at state park campgrounds during the busy summer season and work with park staff to ensure that campers have the best experience possible in Iowa’s state parks. Live-in hosts provide a friendly presence in our campgrounds and act as models for other campers.  They answer questions, direct visitors to points of interest, and perform other light administrative and/or maintenance tasks.  The requirements to be a campground host are the ability to commit to at least four consecutive weekends and pass a criminal background check. 

Benefits include:

• Designated free campsite in the park with a host sign while hosting
• Host cap and nametag
• Recognition from the DNR and the state of Iowa for valuable service performed

Review our Campground Host Guide to get more information about becoming a campground host. 


State Parks Seeking Campground Hosts:

• Lake Keomah (Mahaska County) - Central Iowa

• Campground Host Application and Background Consent Form
• Campground Host Form to Drive State Vehicle
• Campground Host Golf Cart Policy