Find yourself at the Shenandoah National Park
Looking for the experience of a lifetime? Working at Shenandoah National Park is more than just a job — it’s a one-of-a-kind adventure.
Camping, scenic driving, biking, fishing, and of course hiking are just a few of the attractions at Shenandoah. With hundreds of miles of trails hikers can explore spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows, and plenty of wildlife.
Every day here brings a chance to discover something new.
The Shenandoah National Park experience
Working at Shenandoah National Park
Location
Just over an hour’s drive from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park overlooks the lush Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. We operate lodging, retail, and food service locations throughout the park including Skyland Lodge, Big Meadows Lodge, Elkwallow, Loft Mountain Wayside and Camp Store, Lewis Mountain Cabins, and Big Meadows Wayside.
Housing
Housing is available at $100/week which includes all meals! Houses are dormitory style with a shared bathroom. This includes free bed and bath linens and free laundry. A limited amount of housing is available, so apply early. Children and pets are not permitted in employee housing.
Perks
- Employee housing available
- 30% retail discounts (varies by item)
- Meals available at discounted rates
- Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
- Free Wi-Fi in dorms and common areas
- Referral bonus
- Free shift meal
- Fire pit available in the dorm areas and team members can participate in all of the events and activities available to guests at the resort including: horseback riding, self-guided hiking tours, rock climbing and repelling programs
Recreation
- Hiking, camping, biking, fishing, photography, and canoeing
- 200,000 acres of protected lands including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows, and lots of wildlife
- The highest peak is 4,010 feet at Stoney Man Mountain
- View over 1,400 types of plants throughout the park
- Skyline Drive noted as one of the top 10 most beautiful drives in the world
Shenandoah National Park life
Watch the video below to learn more about working at Shenandoah National Park.
