Immediate Opening For Summer Potentially Into Fall 2026

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📍 Dumfries, VA, VA 📅 Posted 3 days ago ✓ Verified today ⏰ Expires Aug 16, 2026
🅿️ Campground & RV Park Full Time
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Posted 3 days ago · Last verified Jun 21, 2026

Job Description

Immediate opening Summer/Fall 2026. Seeking experienced Workampers for mid/late 2026 season, front desk and maintenance positions available. As featured in the Discovery Channel Show "RV There Yet?", The Prince William Forest RV Campground is a small concession of the Prince William Forest National Park with 70 RV sites located in Dumfries, VA. We are nestled amongst many great attractions such as the Quantico Marine Base/Museum, Civil War Battlefields, and Washington, DC, all within 30 minutes to an hour's drive.…

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Work camping in Virginia — common questions

What's the typical work-camping season in Virginia?
Virginia has one of the longest practical work-camping seasons on the East Coast. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park gateway communities run April through November with strong shoulder seasons. The coast (Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore) has a similarly long season with milder winters. Close enough to DC that many positions allow city visits on days off. The state-park system is well-funded and active.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Virginia?
Pay rates for Virginia work-camping positions cluster between $13.90/hour and $28.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Virginia campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Virginia state park host sites are within the campground at the assigned park. Site quality varies — the destination parks (First Landing, Pocahontas, Douthat) have better infrastructure than smaller inland parks. Private campgrounds in the Blue Ridge corridor often include a free or discounted RV site.
Which Virginia state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Virginia State Parks runs a structured Camp Host program with 24 participating parks. 30-60 day commitment per park; hosts may serve at multiple parks during a calendar year. Background check required every 2 years. No salary or stipend — compensation is free camping for 30-60 days at any participating park in exchange for service. Apply through dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camp-host.