Spring Lake Recreation Area - Campground Host

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The Magazine Ranger District is seeking a Campground Host at Spring Lake Recreation Area. The Ranger District is located in the Arkansas River Valley on the Western edge of the Ozark National Forests. This area is known for its beautiful, natural scenery, sandstone bluffs, flowing streams, lakes and pristine landscapes. The 82-acre Spring Lake is a favorite area for water sports such as swimming and fishing. Beautiful hardwood forest surrounds the lake.

Volunteer Hosts will be expected to:

• Provide friendly service and recreation information to campers, hikers, bicyclers, and day-use visitors.
• Greet visitors at the camping loop, day-use area and facilities twice a day.
• perform some litter pick-up, and daily clean the restrooms/showers in all the picnic/day-use/campground areas.
• Work Schedule Thursday - Monday, minimum 4 hrs. a day.

Hosts are provided with an RV space, including full 50 amp hookup with water/septic. To get to Spring Lake Recreation Area, take Arkansas 27 southwest from Dardanelle for 9 miles, then right (west) on Arkansas 307 (paved) for 3 miles to Forest Service Road 1602 (gravel) continuing on for 4 miles to Spring Lake. Other route is to take Arkansas 307 north from Belleville for 4 miles to Forest Service Road 1602 (gravel), continue on 1602 for 3 miles. Trailer rigs are easily negotiable to get there.

Start Date - 2024-05-14

End Date - 2024-09-03

Activities include: Campground/Site Host

Difficulty_Level: Not Difficult

Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads