Get Involved: State Forest State Park

Assist the park's Visitor Services Section by serving in the entrance station(s), selling passes and permits, dispensing information, and answering questions.

• Write and develop outdoor interpretive signs for self-guiding trails or roadside exhibits.
• Recruit other volunteers. Photograph or video park programs, special events, visitors, or resources.
• Assist in planning volunteer recognition or social events.
• Train other volunteers.
• Provide equipment, donated funds, or expertise on special projects.
• Design and create puppets, historical costumes, and more.

• Assist with design, construction, and maintenance of park trails.
• Serve as crew member or crew leader on trail construction. renovation and maintenance.
• Design or install trail signage.
• Participate in prearranged trail or maintenance days.

Come volunteer for a weekend in exchange for a free campsite at State Forest State Park! As a 'Vacation Volunteer', you'll have the opportunity to give back to your favorite parks and spend time recreating (even if all reservations are full).

Help keep State Forest beautiful by cleaning and restocking restrooms in exchange for a free, full hook-up stay. This is a new volunteer opportunity occurring only in specified parks/locations. Help us pilot this new program!

Anyone is welcome to apply (individuals, couples, families, or friends). Upon your arrival, we will provide keys, a broom, a pressure washer, toilet paper, and a checklist, along with instructions and directions to your assigned restrooms. When you’re complete each day (in 2-3 hours), return and check out with the seasonal ranger. Then go play!

If observed that the work wasn’t completed according to expectations, park staff reserve the right to ask you to leave the provided site.