8GWJ: Campground Host, Stony Fork Campground, 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.

Stony Fork Campground combines the beauty and tranquility of outdoors, this 51 site campground offers a peaceful setting for those looking to relax and those looking for outdoor adventure. With nearby hiking and interpretive trails (including the challenging Seven Sisters Trail), Stony Fork campground is a perfect choice for a volunteer who wants a beautiful mountain setting while also having the convenience of cell coverage and a full service town nearby.  The campground host sites offer water, 50 AMP electric service, and sewer hookup.  Hosts are provided with a landline phone and fax machine for communication and receiving reservation updates. Satellite TV is available if you have your own service.

Dates: April 1st, 2021 - November 15th, 2021 

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.