The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests are seeking to fill host positions at multiple campgrounds in northwest Colorado and southeast Wyoming for the 2024 season.

Campground hosting is a rewarding volunteer experience that gets people outside and serving the public. Host duties include answering questions and helping campers, posting reservations, and ensuring campsites and restrooms are kept in clean condition. Hosts keep campgrounds running smoothly, contributing to an enjoyable recreation experience for visitors.

Campground hosting is a volunteer position with a small stipend. The season typically runs from early summer to late fall, with flexibility on start and end dates.

Interested parties or individuals should email or call the contacts below to learn more about the application process and connect with recreation staff.

• Douglas, Wyo. area – Denise Turner, denise.turner3@usda.gov, 307-358-7136
  • Three host opportunities: Campbell Creek, Curtis Culch, Esterbrook
• Laramie, Wyo. area – Daniel Mesenbrink, daniel.mesenbrink@usda.gov, 307-745-2317
  • Five host opportunities: Nash Fork, Willow & Pine, Rob Roy, Tie City & Yellow Pine, and Vedauwoo
• Saratoga, Wyo. area – Matthew Flores, matthew.flores@usda.gov, 307-326-2535
  • 12 host opportunities: All Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District campgrounds
• Steamboat Springs, Colo. area – Eli Rosenstein, eli.rosenstein@usda.gov, 970-819-5060
  • One host opportunity: Freeman
• Walden, Colo. area – Devin Erickson, devin.erickson@usda.gov, 970-887-4125
  • One host opportunity: Big Creek Lakes
• Yampa, Colo. area – John Anarella, john.anarella@usda.gov, 970-638-4161
  • One host opportunity: Bear Lake

Individuals interested in other campgrounds or recreation sites on the Forest are encouraged to note them in their email.

The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide diverse year-round recreation opportunities for the public across the Gore, Flat Tops, Parks, Elkhead, Snowy, Sierra Madre, and Laramie Ranges. The Forests provide wildlife habitat, timber, and forage for livestock and are a vital source of water for irrigation, domestic use, and industry.

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