Job Description
CAMPGROUND: George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 4/12/2020–10/31/2020
RV INFORMATION: RV site with full hookups is available within the campground.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionLocated in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Beartree is the perfect place to base your outdoor activities or just relax in the beauty of nature’s splendor. The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway passes near the campground, highlighting the impressive valleys, mountains, forests and rural countrysides of western Virginia. Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere . There are 73 family sites within the campground for tents, trailers and RVs in two loops. Beartree is located near beautiful trout streams and there are several hiking trails near the campground—including the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area has 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. The campground is about 9 miles from Damascus, Virginia and 23 miles from the larger town of Abingdon, Virginia. Full hookups are available for host sites. Normally, this campground has several sets of hosts who share the duties. The primary responsibilities of the Forest Service Volunteer Hosts are: Greeting visitors and helping them get oriented to the area Inform visitors of campground rules and regulations Light maintenance of campground Ash removal from fire pits/grills Cleaning picnic tables Clean/Maintain bathhouses Opening and closing of gate each day Hosts are expected to be on site 4 to 5 days per week, including weekends and holidays. The campground is open from mid-April to October 31. Please call for more information on this great opportunity! For additional information, please contact Viviana Ruiz, Volunteer Coordinator at viviana.ruiz@usda.gov or at (276) 783-5196 or (800) 628-7202. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: RV site with full hookups is available within the campground.