S-Tree Campground Host

About the S-Tree Campground

Daniel Boone National Forest, London Ranger District encompasses 208,044 acres sandwiched between the Kentucky and Cumberland Rivers and spread across eight counties: Laurel, Whitley, Rockcastle, Jackson, Estill, Owsley, and Pulaski.

The London District provides trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, a shooting range, and numerous water recreation activities centered around Laurel Lake, Lake Cumberland and two state designated Kentucky Wild Rivers- the Cumberland River and Rockcastle River.

S-Tree campground is approximately 6 miles from Mckee Kentucky. S-Tree campground sits on a ridgetop above Horse Lick Creek. A small picnic area features a historic picnic shelter that was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The campground receives heavy weekend use from off-highway vehicle users who ride the adjacent Sheltowee Trace and Renfro Loop trails.

The campground has 20 campsites in 2 loops, a host site with septic tank, vault toilets, and dumpsters. There are 7 doubles and 13 single sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and common area. No electricity, water, or dump station is available.

Qualifications

· Have “Good Host” customer service skills to communicate and behave in a professional, pleasant, and respectful manner with all forest visitors, volunteers, and Forest Service personnel.

· Practice and promote all Forest Service safety practices and protocols relevant to host duties and visitor/customer interactions.

· Capable of clear verbal and written communications in English

· Walk on uneven terrain, bending and stooping frequently and able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

· Use of common tools including shovels, rakes, brooms, mowers, weed eaters, and common cleaning supplies.

· Ability to manage time and tasks efficiently and effectively.

· A background check is required

Duties

· Monitoring campsite occupancy

· Greet and assist the public with information on camping, regulations, and camping fees

· Maintain records of occupancy and submit to Forest Service Collection Officer.

· Perform custodial duties of restrooms and campsites. This includes litter pick up, fire ring clean out, and rake sites

· Inform Forest Service officers of any problems

· Perform other duties as necessary

· Cleaning supplies and material storage will be provided