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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

• $100 per week stipend (≈ $433/month) from Apr. 15 - Nov. 15

• Rent-free private housing (12x24 lofted barn cabin -- see photos at button above)

• Complimentary food & beverages throughout the season

• Free electric & water

• Optional paid extra work at $15 - - $20/hour (details below)

• Use of Polaris Ranger 6×6 utility vehicle

• Access to campground amenities (showers, coffee pavilion / TV lounge, firewood, wood fired sauna, tool shed, etc.) -- See photos at buttons above

• Free 30 amp electric hookup & water 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 live in the 12x24 insulated office cabin shown in some photos above, but it will be cleaned out to make room for your belongings.

Caretaker Cottage (see photos at button above)

• A 12×24 insulated lofted barn cabin with:

• Full utilities: electricity, heating, and air conditioning

• Twin bed below (can be rearranged for larger bed)

• Kitchen table and chairs

• Two lofts for sleeping and/or storage

• Plenty of space for personal belongings

• Additional storage in a10x20 tool shed nearby

• Total use and access to our 12x28 coffee pavilion with TV lounge (opposite your cabin) -- see photos at button above

• A 10x16 wood fired sauna coming very soon -- see photos at button above

• Kitchenette including:

  • Microwave

  • Toaster oven

  • Two-burner electric cooktop

  • Coffee maker

  • Mini-fridge & fridge

  • Deep chest freezer

  • Pots, pans, dishes, and basic cookware

  • Outdoor utility sink + indoor dish sink with hot water

  • Outdoor cooking setup with propane camp stove and grill

RV Option

If you own an RV, we have space at RV1 or RV2 adjacent to the office cabin.  This in addition to the Caretaker Cottage provided.
RV hookups include 30 amp 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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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.   The owner has his own cabin and storage shed buildings at site RV5 nearby.

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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

• 10x16 wood fired sauna

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

  • Comfortable sectional seating

  • Mounted Flat Screen TV

  • Pellet stove for cold days

  • Cozy indoor hang-out and dining 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 property upkeep.

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Assisting with quiet hours enforcement (10:00 PM – 8:00 AM), including a quick walk-around quiet-hours reminder to all sites as needed at 10:00 PM (usually sufficient).

• 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

• Checking and cleaning cabins and campsites after guest stays

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

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

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

• Monitoring 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 & Skilled Labor Projects

Caretakers may have the opportunity to earn additional income by assisting with skilled labor projects at the campground, such as construction, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.   As well as mowing / weed trimming needs.

Labor Exchange Structure

• A limited amount of light labor or handyman assistance may be included as part of the overall housing and stipend exchange

• This typically averages 5–8 hours per week (or 20–30 hours per month) and is intended for non-urgent, general support tasks (like cleaning cabins, tidying up).

Paid Skilled Labor

• Any work beyond the included labor exchange, or work requiring specialized skills, will be paid

• Typical pay ranges from $15–$20 per hour, depending on:

  • Skill level

  • Efficiency and experience

  • Project complexity

• These rates reflect a discounted caretaker barter-exchange rate, not full market contractor pricing

Project Approval

• All skilled labor projects, hours, and pay rates are discussed and agreed upon in advance

• Participation in skilled labor projects provides a flexible way to increase income while contributing to meaningful campground improvements

• If you have workshop level skills, you can offer classes or workshops that we market to the community and keep the revenue (but not campground fees).  Plant identification workshops, survival skills, mushroom identification, waterfall tours, etc.  

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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 advanced coordination from the owner (shouldn't be a problem).

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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 carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work being important

• 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

• Someone passionate about the outdoors and hospitality

• 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 possible background check 

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Guest & Pet Policy

• Short-term guests are allowed at your caretaker site and (if applicable) your RV site (friends and family).

• 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 (no pitbulls, rottweilers, and other commonly restricted "high risk" breeds that could intimidate or risk campers pets).

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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 galore

• Blackwater Falls Resort, Dolly Sods, and Canaan Valley Resort, Seneca Rocks...

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

• Rails to Trails bike trails county wide

• 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

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