Campground Host, Raccoon Branch, Mount Rogers NRA

The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is looking for volunteers to fill several campground host opportunities.  Campsite will be provided free of charge, but Hosts must provide their own living quarters; e.g. trailer or RV.

Raccoon Branch Campground is located in a beautiful area of southwestern Virginia with great views of the mountains—especially in the fall! The Dickey Knob Trial is located near the campground for hiking and biking to the summit of Dickey Knob. There is also access to over 400 miles of trails, including the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail.  Raccoon Branch Campground is a perfect choice for a volunteer who wants a beautiful mountain setting while also enjoying the convenience of being adjacent to a paved state highway and having internet service.  The campground host sites offer water, electric, and sewer hookup. Hosts are provided with WiFi, a landline phone for communication, and a fax machine for updating reservations. Satellite TV is available if you have your own service. Cell phone coverage is not available in the campground and the nearest service is at our headquarters (10 minutes).

Further information about the campground itself can be found linked below.  

Dates: September 1st - November 30th 

Hosts should be at the campground 4-5 days per week, including weekends and holidays 

Service hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, but Hosts may be called upon 24 hours a day 

Days off will be scheduled for weekdays, usually Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday

Host Duties: 

• Greet, help orient, provide information inform visitors of rules and regulations 

• Manage Reservations 

• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, shoveling and raking 

• Cleaning restrooms/bathhouses daily

• Inspect campground

• Record keeping 

• Monitor use of area 

Host(s) will represent the Forest Service in public contacts, providing information and directions, and reporting vandalism and other problems to Forest Service personnel. All necessary tools, supplies, safety equipment, and training  will be provided by the Forest Service.

Please call for more information on this opportunity! For additional information, please contact  Viviana Ruiz, Partnerships, Volunteers and Service Coordinator at [email protected] or  at (276) 781-3392. 

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