8GWJ: Campground Host, Beartree Campground

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.

Beartree Campground offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere with 73 family sites within the campground for tents, trailers and RVs in two loops. With over 400 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as numerous fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing areas throughout the recreation area, this campground is perfect for people who want to enjoy an assortment of different outdoor activities.  Located near the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, the campground is just 5.5 miles to Konnarock,Virginia, 9 miles from Damascus, Virginia and 23 miles from the larger town of Abingdon, Virginia. It is also only 11.5 miles to the Mount Rogers NRA's Whitetop Station, and 9 miles to the Green Cove Station.  Full hookups are available for host sites. WiFi will be available for the host, in addition to a landline and full use of a washer and dryer, free of cost!

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

Dates: June 10th - November 10th

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 

• Ash removal from fire pits/grills

• Cleaning picnic tables

• Opening and Closing of gate each day 

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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