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Alabama State Parks Need You!
DeSoto State Park would like to invite you to be an
Alabama State Park
VIP
(VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS)

 

There are three ways you can show your support for DeSoto State Park:  

1.  Become a part-time volunteer

2.  Serve as a Campground Host

3.  Work on a trail project

PART-TIME VOLUNTEER
Part-time volunteers work in one of our facilities.  Some tasks may include: providing information and directions, taking campground reservations, answering the phone, collecting fees, nature interpretation,  trail maintenance, or light housekeeping.
CAMP HOST
Volunteer Camp Hosts act as our Campground Ambassadors.  Some duties include: campground occupancy checks, light maintenance, or providing information & directions.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Around Your Time

DeSoto State Park has about 15 miles of trails.  Year-round maintenance is necessary to keep the trails in good condition.   Some projects may include:  keeping trails marked, clearing new trails,  repairing footbridges, erosion control, or brush trimming.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO VIP PARTICIPANTS
To sign up or for more information:
please email us at desotostpk@mindspring.com
give us a call at 256-845-0051
or download an application (word document)
*Please indicate which project you are interested in.

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Access to Alabama State Parks and State Park Programs is available without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex or disabilities