Campground Host Positions
The host positions listed below are provided by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Grasslands, and
their authorized concessioners. Individuals interested in applying should
contact the person listed in the posting directly. Please refrain
from reaching out to the authors regarding these positions,
as they are not involved in the selection process. Apart from sharing
these listings as a public service, the authors have no further role in
the application or hiring process. For a general overview of campground host responsibilities, refer to the Introduction.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Grasslands,
and authorized concessioners are encouraged to submit their host
position openings for inclusion on this page. To do so, please e-mail the authors with
the relevant details outlined below. Updates or removal requests can be submitted
using the same process.
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2026 Host Listings
Virginia
Forest Name: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Campground Name: Bark Camp Recreation Area
Nearest Town: Coeburn
Number of Sites: 21
Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Electric Hookups, full service bathhouse, shared water hydrants,
on site dump station (no sewer hookups)
Host Duties:
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground
for the Forest Service, and perform light maintenance duties
including litter pickup, restroom cleaning, vegetation trimming,
light mowing, and trail trimming.
Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Clinch Ranger District
1700 Park Ave. SW
Norton, VA 24273
Ranger District Contact: Brandon Olinger
Contact Telephone No: 276-679-8370
Contact E-Mail Address: john.olinger@usda.gov
Link to Apply: Bark Camp Host Position Application
Position Availability: May 15-September 27th (includes pre-opening orientation)
Position Duration: 135 days
Other Comments:
Must provide own accommodations (camper, wall tent, etc.),
driver's license required, must provide own vehicle. Background
check required.
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Virginia
Forest Name: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Campground Name: High Knob Recreation Area
Nearest Town: Norton
Number of Sites: 13
Campground Services Provided (to the hosts):
Housing is provided. Furnished CCC era cabin with running
water and electricity.
Host Duties:
Provide information and assistance to campers, monitor campground
for the Forest Service, and perform light maintenance duties
including litter pickup, restroom cleaning, vegetation trimming,
light mowing, and trail trimming.
Ranger District Office Name and Address:
Clinch Ranger District
1700 Park Ave. SW
Norton, VA 24273
Ranger District Contact: Brandon Olinger
Contact Telephone No: 276-679-8370
Contact E-Mail Address: john.olinger@usda.gov
Link to Apply: High Knob Recreation Area Application
Position Availability: May 15-September 27th
Position Duration: 135 days
Other Comments:
Driver's License required, must provide own vehicle. Background
check required.
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