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The National Park Service once housed a volunteer caretaker free of charge in a historic residence at Camp Brookside near Hinton. The only evidence is a 2015 release.
Established workplaceNo current opening
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: NPS news release dated 10 Nov 2015 offered a fully furnished historic two-bedroom caretaker residence free of charge for 32 hours/week of volunteer service at Camp Brookside. The page is archived.
Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Hinton, Summers County
- Property type
- Managed property, Visitor facility
- Operator or employer
- National Park Service - New River Gorge
- Roles
- Resident caretaker (volunteer)
- Hiring status
- Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Not confirmed
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
NPS news release dated 10 Nov 2015 offered a fully furnished historic two-bedroom caretaker residence free of charge for 32 hours/week of volunteer service at Camp Brookside. The page is archived. 1
The notice does not say whether staff housing comes with the job.
Who owns, runs and hires
Roles with evidence
- Resident caretaker (volunteer) (advertised as "Caretaker for Camp Brookside (volunteer)"): A past notice names this place 1
Sources
Still to confirm
- Pay for the current or next season
- Whether staff housing or a staff site comes with the job
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- New River Gorge National River Seeks Caretaker for Camp Brookside, National Park Service. Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.