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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a public park and campground near Bayfield, Wisconsin. National Park Service uses lighthouse keeper, island campground host, visitor-information volunteer, maintenance volunteer here. This is a standing program or recruiting route; no specific current opening is confirmed.
Established workplaceAccepts general applications
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: Apostle Islands offers one of the strongest alternatives to campground-only searching: lighthouse interpretation, island hosting, mainland information desks, natural-resource projects and facility maintenance. The September 2026 page confirms shared housing for island volunteers at their duty station and possible RV pads for selected mainland roles. The FAQ requires substantial work commitments and excludes non-volunteer guests and pets from government quarters. Island transport is provided, but mainland accommodation between assignments is not. Monitor the actual Volunteer.gov posting for each island and year; a general program description is not an assignment offer.
Staffing evidence: Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place. Checked October 9, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Bayfield, Bayfield and Apostle Islands, Lake Superior
- Property type
- Public park, Campground
- Operator or employer
- National Park Service
- Roles
- Lighthouse keeper, Island campground host, Visitor-information volunteer, Maintenance volunteer
- Hiring status
- Staffed this way on an ongoing basis; no current notice confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Yes
- Staff accommodation
- Island duty-station housing, often shared; some mainland RV pads may be available. No mainland housing for island volunteers.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-09
Work
Working there
Apostle Islands offers one of the strongest alternatives to campground-only searching: lighthouse interpretation, island hosting, mainland information desks, natural-resource projects and facility maintenance. The September 2026 page confirms shared housing for island volunteers at their duty station and possible RV pads for selected mainland roles. The FAQ requires substantial work commitments and excludes non-volunteer guests and pets from government quarters. Island transport is provided, but mainland accommodation between assignments is not. Monitor the actual Volunteer.gov posting for each island and year; a general program description is not an assignment offer. 1,2
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: National Park Service 1,2
Roles with evidence
- Lighthouse keeper (advertised as "Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1,2
- Island campground host (advertised as "Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1,2
- Visitor-information volunteer (advertised as "Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1,2
- Maintenance volunteer (advertised as "Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service"): Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place 1,2
Past notices
Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service Accepts general applications
- Arrangement
- Volunteer
- Employer
- National Park Service
- Status
- Accepts general applications
- Season
- Season not specified
- Pay
- Unpaid volunteer program; transport to island duty station and supplies provided.
- Hours
- Lighthouse minimum 3 weeks, generally 8-hour days; housing requires at least 32 hours/week. Other host assignments vary.
Kept as a record of past hiring. 1
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service, Season not specified | Island duty-station housing, often shared; some mainland RV pads may be available. No mainland housing for island volunteers. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Apostle Islands: volunteer, National Park Service (about the Updated September 7, 2026; island housing and possible mainland RV pad.). Checked October 9, 2026.
- Apostle Islands volunteer frequently asked questions, National Park Service (about the Updated September 7, 2026; housing occupancy and workload restrictions.). Checked October 9, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.