Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., now through April 30. Learn more.
Jobs at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 State Park Rd.
Huddleston, VA 24104
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Current job openings
Seasonal and part-time positions
Our seasonal jobs are a great place to start if you're interested in a career in the parks. Maintenance jobs, customer service positions, and lifeguard positions are just a few examples of these jobs. In each case, you will get a taste of what a state park is like to work in.
- Beach Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Chief Lifeguard - Open Until Filled
- Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Contact Ranger - Evenings - Open Until Filled
- Food Service Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Food Service Ranger Assistant Manager - Open Until Filled
- Food Service Ranger Supervisor - Open Until Filled
- Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Housekeeping Ranger Lead - Open Until Filled
- Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Maintenance Ranger (Evenings) - Open Until Filled
- Office Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Parks Lifeguard - Open Until Filled
Full time positions
- No current Openings
About Smith Mountain Lake State Park
On the second largest freshwater lake in the state, this picturesque park is the water enthusiast's paradise. There are numerous water activities, including swimming, boat rentals, a boat ramp and a universally accessible fishing pier. Families can also enjoy picnicking, a visitor center, an amphitheater, special programs, camping, miles of trails and cabins with boat docks.
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