Camp hosts are needed on the Apalachicola National Forest at Wright Lake, Hickory Landing, and Fort Gadsden National Historic Site.
Wright Lake is a quiet scenic lakefront recreation area that offers a host of amenities and activities for campers and day-trippers. The campground includes 18 campsites with picnic tables, grills, tent pads and fire rings. The recreation area is fairly level and easily accessible. Hikers can enjoy a 4.6-mile interpretive trail that circles the lake.
Hickory Landing is a picturesque campground situated among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek, Hickory Landing provides easy access to the Apalachicola River. There are 10 sites with picnic table and grill.
Fort Gadsden, a National Historic Site, played an important role in Florida history. Located along the Apalachicola River, this interpretive area offers detailed interpretive information about the site and its history along with trails, river access, a picnic area and toilets. The Apalachicola National Forest, near Tallahassee, offers pine flatwoods and grassy savannas.
Duties: Provide information and assistance to visitors, monitor the site for Forest Service, and perform light maintenance duties.
For more information contact: Teresa Gallagher at 850-523-8500 or teresaagallagher@fs.fed.us. You can also find more information on www.rec.gov, and www.volunteer.gov.
