Olive Lake Campground Host

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Campground: Olive Lake District: North Fork John Day Host Status: Vacant

District Contact:

Alicia Doherty

(541) 427-3231

Alicia.Doherty@usda.gov

# of Sites: 28 campsites, 2 picnic sites

# of Bathrooms: 7 vault toilets

Site Amenities: boat launch ramp, 2 docks, 2-mile trail around lake. Potable water can be collected from Fremont Powerhouse 7 miles away.

Host Schedule: On duty Thursday through Monday, Off duty Tuesday/Wednesday, ~6 hours per day.

Host Duties: The volunteer will use their personal vehicle to conduct business; the Forest Service will provide all tools and supplies. Duties include the following and require light physical exertion:

· Clean restrooms

· Keep toilet paper stocked

· Clean campsites (Remove excess ash and debris from fire rings, pick up trash at site, etc.)

· Rake debris and remove vegetation from around fire rings to prevent fires from spreading

· Remove any rope, nails, or other items that are tied to or embedded in trees

· Periodically check information board and signs in the campground and report to Forest Service staff if they need maintenance or replacement

· Keep paved trail clear of debris

· Minor maintenance (pruning vegetation, painting tables, etc.)

· Always be looking at the campground and facilities for safety hazards (i.e. broken tree limb, rotten table seat, etc.).

· Visitor assistance (answer visitor questions about the area, available activities/sights, rules)

· Occupancy and fee compliance checks

· Record keeping (number of hours worked/miles driven, which sites are occupied daily, personal reimbursements, etc.)

Host Reimbursements:

· $40/day for food

· Current government rate for mileage ($.70/mile) associated with campground maintenance, office visits, and resupply trip to nearest town (La Grande) every 2 weeks.

· Propane is provided on site by Forest Service.

Recreation.gov- Olive Lake Campground

Start Date - 2025-05-01

End Date - 2025-10-31