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2025 Trout Pond Campground Host WV

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ORGANIZATION: USDA Forest Service

Description


Are you interested in giving back to the outdoors and welcoming a diverse crowd into the Trout Pond Recreation Area? Become a Campground Host at the Trout Pond Campground! Trout Pond is located 14 miles from Wardensville, VA. The Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake.


Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination.


Convenient Amenities

  • 50 graveled campsites
  • Flush Toilets
  • Shower house and potable water
  • Picnic table and fire ring at campsite
  • RV dump station for your convenience
  • Large Pavilion, picnic area, beach area, and fishing in day use
  • Electricity

Your Role

As a Campground Host, you'll serve as the friendly face of the campground, assisting visitors with information, maintaining facilities, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all who stay.

Potential Duties

Duties can vary depending on individual preferences and abilities and are agreed prior to Host's arrival.

  • Cleaning Bathrooms
  • Maintaining Reservation Cards
  • Picking up Trash
  • Assisting with Camper Check-Ins
  • Handing out Fee Envelopes
  • Mowing
  • Leafblowing
  • Minor Maintenance

Campground hosts are asked to work 3-5 days a week for approximately 15-30 hours a week. Hosts are given at least 2 days off to enjoy the area and to relax.

Preference will be given to volunteers who can stay for longer than 1-2 months for the season.

Start Date - 2025-04-28

End Date - 2025-10-31

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About USDA Forest Service

Location:

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, US

Mission Statement

The USDA Forest Service's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Description

The United States Forest Service (USFS) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, spanning 193 million acres of land.

CAUSE AREAS

Emergency & Safety
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Emergency & Safety, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

95 Railroad AvenueEdinburg, VA 22824

(38.82439,-78.5647)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Sunday;Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday

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