The 2025 application period for the Campground Ambassador program to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors is now open. 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 complete and submit the application. The deadline for applications is Jan. 10, 2025.
To view the full details of the program, visit DEC’s Campground Ambassador webpage
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