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December 13, 2024

DEC ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND AMBASSADORS TO SIGN UP FOR 2025 CAMPING SEASON

State Encourages Volunteers to become Campground Ambassadors

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the opening of the 2025 application period for the Campground Ambassador program to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors. Like other campground host programs, volunteer Campground Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and assisting the millions of visitors who vacation in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year. Ambassadors conduct environmentally themed activities and other programming to enrich the camping experience of visitors. DEC encourages New Yorkers that are passionate about camping and the outdoors to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities.

 

Campground Ambassadors assist DEC staff by enhancing the customer service experience offered at our facilities and conduct fun, educational, and meaningful programming opportunities,” Interim Commissioner Mahar said. “Offering exciting programming for campers is an integral part of continuing the success of our campground program, bolstering New York’s campgrounds as the destination in the Adirondacks and Catskills for building memories and connecting visitors to nature for generations to come.”

 

Ambassadors serve two weeks during the DEC’s core camping season (July through Labor Day). In consideration for services provided, a campsite will be provided to Ambassadors for the duration of their stay at one of the following participating locations:

 

Catskills

Kenneth L. Wilson Campground & Day Use Area

North South Lake Campground & Day Use Area

 

Adirondacks

Ausable Point Campground & Day Use Area

Buck Pond Campground & Day Use Area

Cranberry Lake Campground & Day Use Area

Fish Creek Pond Campground & Day Use Area

Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian & Day Use Area

Lewey Lake Campground & Day Use Area

Luzerne Campground & Day Use Area

Meacham Lake Campground & Day Use Area

Moffitt Beach Campground & Day Use Area

Nicks Lake Campground & Day Use Area

Northampton Beach Campground & Day Use Area

Rogers Rock Campground & Day Use Area

 

To apply for the 2025 program please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25CampAmbassador. The deadline for applications is Jan. 10, 2025.

 

To view the full details of the program, please visit: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/camping/campground-ambassador  or call 518-457-2500 x1.

 

DEC operates 51 campgrounds and four day-use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. The summer camping season runs through the summer; some facilities remain open during fall foliage and hunting seasons. 

 

For more information on DEC-operated campgrounds, including a list of campgrounds and schedules, visit DEC's website and go to the Camping link under the Outdoor Recreation section, or call DEC's Bureau of Recreation at 518-457-2500. To make reservations at any of these camping facilities, call ReserveAmerica at 1-800-456-CAMP (2267) or visit https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com.

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