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Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground is seeking a responsible, respectful, and friendly live-in caretaker to help oversee campground operations in a peaceful, scenic riverfront setting in Tucker County, West Virginia.

This is a rare opportunity to live rent-free in nature, enjoy excellent private accommodations, receive a weekly stipend, complimentary food, and optional paid work — all while helping care for a beautiful and growing campground community.

 

Compensation & Benefits

What You Receive

• $150 per week stipend (≈ $600/month) from Mar. 1 - Oct. 31.

• Rent-free private housing

• Complimentary food & beverages throughout the season

• Free electric & water

• Optional paid extra work at $15 - - $20/hour 

• Use of Polaris Ranger 6×6 utility vehicle

• Access to campground amenities (showers, coffee pavilion / TV lounge, firewood, etc.)

• Free electric hookup if you bring your own RV

This role is structured as a housing + stipend exchange, with the option to earn additional income.

 

Accommodations & Living Quarters

You will have your own private caretaker site (RV5 from our camp map), including:

Caretaker Cottage

A 12×28 fully equipped caretaker cabin (soon to be placed on-site) featuring:

• Queen-sized bed

• Basic furnishings

• Kitchen table and chairs

• Two lofts for sleeping and/or storage

• Plenty of space for personal belongings

• Additional storage in a private 12×20 tool shed at your site

RV Option

If you own an RV, the site is large enough to accommodate the RV along the graveled driveway past the tool shed.   This in addition to the Caretaker Cottage provided.
RV hookups include electric and water.

 

Transportation & Equipment Provided

• You are required to have your own reliable vehicle

• A Polaris Ranger 6×6 utility vehicle is available for caretaker use around the campground

• The campground has an extensive collection of tools and equipment to support maintenance and project work

Nearby Amenities — Parsons, WV (4 miles away)

Parsons offers convenient access to:

• Grocery store

• Dollar General & Family Dollar

• Restaurants and a coffee shop

• Gas stations and convenience stores

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Access to Camp Office Cabin & Shared Facilities

You will also have access to the camp office cabin (see photos via button above).

Office Cabin Features

A 12×24 insulated lofted barn cabin, serving as the camp office, with:

• Full utilities: electricity, heating, and air conditioning

• Kitchenette including:

  • Microwave

  • Toaster oven

  • Two-burner electric cooktop

  • Coffee maker

  • Mini-fridge

  • Deep chest freezer

  • Pots, pans, dishes, and basic cookware

  • Outdoor utility sink

• Outdoor cooking setup with propane camp stove and grill

 

Owner Presence

The campground owner resides in Thomas, WV (about 25 minutes away) and is frequently on-site on weekends, offering guidance, support, and hands-on involvement with campground operations.

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Additional Camp Amenities

• Private hot shower behind the office cabin with tankless on-demand propane water heater

• Access to camp shower trailers with bathrooms

• Private fire pit with benches at your caretaker site

• Extensive organic garden site (40x100) which will be planted

• 2100 feet of gorgeous riverfront on the Dryfork River

• 12×28 year-round Coffee Pavilion & TV Lounge, featuring:

  • Comfortable seating

  • Television

  • Pellet stove for cold days

  • Cozy indoor hang-out space

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Caretaker Responsibilities

(In Exchange for Housing & Stipend)

Core expectations include assisting the campground owner with daily oversight, guest support, and light property upkeep.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining a regular on-site presence, especially on weekends

• Enforcing quiet hours (10:00 PM – 8:00 AM), including sending a quiet-hours reminder to all sites at 10:00 PM

• Monitoring guest behavior and helping maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment

• Providing friendly guest assistance and basic customer service

• Responding to guest and owner communications by phone or text

• Performing light security and property checks

Campground & Facility Care

• Monitoring trash areas, porta-potties, and shared spaces for cleanliness

• Checking and cleaning cabins and campsites after guest stays

• Helping keep the coffee pavilion tidy, stocked, and presentable

• Helping keep the shower trailers clean, neat, and stocked

• Monitoring and helping maintain the firewood supply

• Assisting with keeping the river and beach area clean

• Performing light tidying and general upkeep of campground grounds as needed

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Optional Paid Work & Additional Earnings

There is an opportunity to earn additional income by assisting with skilled labor projects for the campground, such as construction, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

• Pay rate: approximately $15–$20 per hour, depending on skill level, efficiency, and project complexity

• These rates reflect a reduced labor exchange / barter arrangement, rather than full market contractor rates

• A portion of labor exchange hours may apply each month as part of the overall housing and compensation structure

• Specific expectations, hours, and rates will be negotiated in advance based on your skills, experience, and work speed

This optional work provides a flexible way to increase earnings while contributing to meaningful campground improvement projects.

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Schedule & Availability Expectations

• Must be present on weekends and holiday weekends during high season (Friday afternoons through Sunday mornings; May 1 – October 31)

• Weekday flexibility is allowed, but on-site presence remains important during busy periods

• Outside employment or side work is acceptable, as long as caretaker duties remain the top priority

• Vacation or time away from camp is allowed with advance coordination and coordination from the owner

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Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a responsible, capable individual or couple who is note worthy of trust and comfortable living in a campground environment.

Strong candidates will be:

• Handy and resourceful, with experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work

• Responsible, dependable, and trustworthy

• A motivated individual or couple with good physical stamina and a strong work ethic

• Comfortable interacting with guests in a friendly, polite, and professional manner

• Calm and confident enforcing campground rules respectfully and without unnecessary confrontation

• Drug-free, with moderate and responsible alcohol use only

• Organized, self-sufficient, and respectful of guests, property, and community

• Able to provide references and pass a background check

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Guest & Pet Policy

• Short-term guests are allowed at your caretaker site, including the caretaker cottage and (if applicable) your RV site

• One friendly, well-behaved dog is permitted (negotiable)

• Dogs must remain leashed when campground guests are present

• Certain aggressive breeds are not permitted, as outlined in the caretaker agreement

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Why This Opportunity Is Special

Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground is located near Thomas, Davis, Parsons, and Canaan Valley — one of the most scenic and culturally rich regions in West Virginia.

Enjoy:

• Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and waterfalls

• Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods, and Canaan Valley

• Live music, cafés, breweries, antique shops, and art galleries

• A relaxed, artistic, and outdoor-focused mountain community

Learn more about the area:
👉 https://gettuckered.com

 

Final candidates will be asked to review and sign a simple caretaker agreement outlining responsibilities, compensation, house rules, and mutual expectations. This helps ensure a clear, fair, and positive experience for both parties.

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How to Apply

📧 Email: vlombardi2003@msn.com
📞 Call/Text: 703-328-1840

Learn more about the campground owner:
👉 https://www.affordablemassage.com/about-vince.html

Final candidates will be asked to review and sign a simple caretaker agreement outlining responsibilities, compensation, house rules, and mutual expectations. This helps ensure a clear, fair, and positive experience for both parties.

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