If you love to camp and enjoy working with people, you might have what it takes to be a great campground host!

Campground hosts camp for free at state park campgrounds during the busy summer season. They answer visitors' questions, help with check-in, and do other administrative tasks. Hosts might also help with maintenance, cleanup, and any other tasks they feel motivated to tackle. To apply, download an application from the DNR campground host website. Then, simply mail your completed application to: DNR Keepers of the Land 502 E 9th Street Des Moines IA 50319-0034

For more information, contact Jolene Richeson (515) 242-3399, Jolene.richeson@dnr.iowa.gov

The following parks are in need of campground hosts:

Park Name & Location

Backbone State Park 1347 129th Street, Dundee IA 52038

Bellevue State Park 24668 HWY 52, Bellevue IA 52031

Dolliver Memorial State Park 2757 Dolliver Park Avenue, Lehigh IA 50557

Emerson Bay State Rec. Area C/O Gull Point State Park 1500 Harpen Street, Milford IA 51351

Gull Point State Park 1500 Harpen Street, Milford IA 51351

Lake Anita State Park 55111 750th Street, Anita IA 50020

Lake of Three Fires State Park 2303 Lake Road, Bedford IA 50833

Ledges State Park 1515 P Avenue, Madrid IA 50156

Marble Beach State Rec. Area C/O Gull Point State Park 1500 Harpen Street, Milford IA 51351

Nine Eagles State Park Rural Route 1, Davis City IA 50065

Palisades-Kepler State Park 700 Kepler Drive, Mt. Vernon IA 52314

Pleasant Creek State Rec. Area 4530 McClintock Road, Palo IA 52324

Wilson Island State Park 32801 Campground Lane, Missouri Valley IA 51555

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