Campground Host- Douglas

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Pay rate=$25 a day + Mileage Rate ( this is regulated, more info if selected)

Laramie Peak

List of Available Campgrounds

• Esterbrook CG - This is the largest (12 sites) of our small campgrounds, and the closest to shopping and services. The CG is located on the east side of the unit, just 3 miles from the community of Esterbrook and 23 miles from Douglas, or Glendo. The area around the campground is popular for dispersed camping and OHV riding. There are two spur trails for campers to hike or bike over to the nearby Sunset Ridge OHV trail. Once per week, the host at this location would also check on Friend Park CG (11 sites), and the Laramie Peak TH located 22 miles to the south at the foot of Laramie Peak. Cell service is available to most at this CG. Potable well pump and vault toilets. No hookups but dump and fill available at our nearby Esterbrook Work Center.
• Curtis Gulch CG - A 45 mile and little over a one-hour scenic drive from Douglas will take you to this 6-site campground at the end of LaBonte Canyon, which is the most popular area on the Laramie Peak unit. LaBonte Creek runs the entire length of the canyon and offers abundant swimming and fishing opportunities. Almost the entire canyon is heavily used by dispersed campers, most with OHV’s that come to ride the trails in the area. Hosts at this site would also help monitor the dispersed camping within the canyon. Potable well pump and vault toilet. No cell service, water, or power hookups.
• Campbell Creek CG- Just 39 miles and a one-hour drive from Douglas takes you to the west side of the unit and our most popular campground. The six sites at this location are almost always occupied, mostly due to the shade and tranquil sounds of Campbell Creek running through the middle of the CG. With this location the host will be taking care of both the campground and the LaPrele Guard Station rental cabin. Host site can either be at the CG or the LaPrele grounds as they are only .2 miles apart. CG has potable well pump and vault toilet. LaPrele has a running water hydrant at the rental cabin and septic system for dumping. No cell service, water, or power hookups.

DUTIES

Descriptions of services to be performed by volunteer Campground Hosts:

1. Greet and assist visitors, answer questions, and explain regulations which apply to them. Distribute maps and handout brochures. May assist campers in locating a campsite, must be familiar with local points of interest and the location of services that might be requested by campers such as towing, groceries, churches, tourist attractions and local events.

2. Some Campground sites will be reservable on recreation.gov . The Host will download the daily arrival report from recreation.gov for Esterbrook CG, lists will be delivered to Campbell Creek CG, and Curtis Gulch CG. Hosts will post reservation dates on site posts.

3. Hosts will perform maintenance work around the campground such as litter pickup, cleaning, and stocking of restrooms, provide information to FS staff on potential problems, and disseminate information to campers.

4. May assist in campground public relations, educational activities, and special events/activities.

5. Clean campsites by performing minor maintenance tasks such as raking the campsite pad, washing tables, cleaning out fire rings, picking up litter, and reporting any damage to the FS. Each site should be cleaned after every camper departs and before other campers arrive.

6. Hosts will not attempt to discipline or apprehend any guests in violation of the rules. Hosts should inform campers of rules and regulations but are not to participate in any high-risk activity. Host must set an example by being a model camper by always practicing good housekeeping in and around their assigned site, and by observing all rules and regulations.

7. Hosts are expected to work most weekends and holidays during their term. Be observant for activities within the campground requiring immediate attention. Notify the FS as these problems arise. Other minor tasks that might be asked of a Campground Host:

· Sweep cobwebs from buildings

· Keep track of occupied or vacant campsites

· Direct campers to vacant sites

· Inform campers of food storage safety tips

8. Keep a written report of complaints and criticism of FS facilities, report situations that could affect the health and safety of visitors and report any maintenance items which need immediate attention. The host may maintain other written records as requested by the FS.

DAILY:

· Spot Check Toilets

· Restock toilet paper

· Sweep vaults as needed

· Clean any obvious mess

-Reservation Management

· Handwrite reservation dates on site posts.

· If a reserved campsite is not occupied on the first day of the reservation the campsite will be made available the following day at 2:00 p.m. to first-come-first-served visitors.

· Talk With Visitors

· Check in with campers as they are setting camp, and with other campers around the campground.

· Answer questions.

· Check that campers have their fee envelope posted.

-Spot Check Campsites:

· Clean any recently vacated campsites. This includes fire rings, grills, and micro trash.

· Make sure occupied campsites are clean and in good order.

· Remove old post tickets.

· Collect and scatter ashes when cool.

· Tighten bolts on Picnic Tables.

· Remove any stickers or graffiti from tables, signs, trees, and restrooms.

Start Date - 2025-05-01

End Date - 2025-10-31