- Alexandria State Recreation Area
- Box Butte State Recreation Area
- Bridgeport State Recreation Area
- Branched Oak State Recreation Area
- Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area
- Calamus State Recreation Area
- Chadron State Park
- Conestoga State Recreation Area
- Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area
- Danish Alps State Recreation Area
- Dead Timber State Recreation Area
- Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
- Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
- Fort Robinson State Park
- Fremont State Recreation Area
- Indian Cave State Park
- Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
- Keller Park State Recreation Area
- Lake Maloney State Recreation Area
- Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area
- Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
- Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area
- Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area
Campground Host
The Campground Host program is a group of volunteers, over the age of 19, who are willing to be ambassadors of the state park system for others.
The host program generally operates from April through September every year. The hosts have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while helping others enjoy their own camping experiences.
Campground Host responsibilities
An overview of Campground Host responsibilities include:
- Greet campers, answer their questions and orient them to park and region
- Assist in campground registrations and reservations
- Be accessible to campers for comments and complaints
- Understand and explain park rules and regulations to campers
- Help maintain campground and park area through activities such as picking up litter, clean up camp sites after guests check out, raking, mowing, replenish restroom supplies and assist in keeping the bathhouses clean
- Contact park staff and other law enforcement personnel about emergencies
- Other projects and assignments based on park needs and hosts’ skills and interests
Campground Host requirements
To become a Campground Host you:
- Must be age 19 or older
- Must be willing to devote a minimum of two weeks to their selected campground
- Must be on duty a minimum of 4 hours a day, but are on call in case of emergencies
- Weekends and holidays are included in time served
How Campground Hosts are selected
Criteria for selecting Campground Hosts includes:
- Hosts are selected on a first-come, first-served basis; they must provide their own RV or camping equipment.
- Hosts are selected by area park superintendent.
- Successful applicants are require to sign an agreement with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Participating state park areas
- Louisville State Recreation Area
- Medicine Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area
- Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area
- Niobrara State Park
- Pawnee State Recreation Area
- Ponca State Park
- Platte River State Park
- Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area
- Riverview Marina State Recreation Area
- Rock Creek Station State Recreation Area
- Rockford Lake State Recreation Area
- Sandy Channel State Recreation Area
- Schramm Park State Recreation Area
- Stage Coach Lake State Recreation Area
- Summit Lake State Recreation Area
- Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area
- Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area
- Victoria Springs State Recreation Area
- Wagon Train State Recreation Area
- Willow Creek State Recreation Area
- Windmill State Recreation Area
Visit the parks section of our website to learn more about each location.
Questions?
Contact the statewide campground host volunteer coordinator.
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Reservations
Reservations are accepted for cabins, lodge rooms, and group lodges up to one year in advance of the arrival date. Reservations for camping are accepted up to 180 days in advance of arrival date. The Reservation Call Center hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (CT) and closed on holidays.