Go Camping for Free: Become a Campground Host in Indiana

If you plan on spending a lot of time at campgrounds this summer and fall, there's a way you can do it for free!

I know that we are still in the middle of winter, but it's never a bad time to be thinking about warmer days. You know, the kind of weather that is perfect for camping. There are many people who love going camping and will go all throughout the summer and fall. Some people even stay at campgrounds for extended periods of time. If you're one of those other people who enjoy camping, you can save yourself some money and go camping for free.

How To Go Camping For Free In Indiana

If the idea of going camping for free is appealing to you, you can become a campground host in Indiana. Indiana State Parks is looking for campground hosts in several locations. Most Indiana State Parks and State Forests have campground host opportunities. These hosts will work a minimum of 20 hours per person per week, in exchange for free camping over a specific period of time. According to a recent Facebook post from Indiana State Parks:

Our campground hosts are important volunteers who do so much to keep our Indiana State Park campgrounds clean and welcoming. From checking firepits to monitoring restrooms to serving as greeters in our nature centers to assisting with special events, we appreciate each of them!

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Where Can You Become A Campground Host In Indiana?

To serve as a campground host, you will need to contact the property to check on the status of its host program. You will want to do this by early summer; most host schedules are full, but waiting lists are available. As far as where you can be a campground host in Indiana, there are several options with all Indiana State Parks, including:

• Brown County State Park
• Clark State Forest
• Falls of the Ohio State Park
• Hardy Lake
• Harmonie State Park
• Indiana Dunes State Park
• Lincoln State Park
• Monroe Lake
• Patoka Lake
• Shakamak State Park
• And more

Duties as a campground host vary from park to park. You can learn more about these parks, duties, and how you can apply to become a campground host by clicking here.