Living in such a stunning national park full-time might seem like a long shot, but it's surprisingly attainable. In fact, you can become a rent host and enjoy living there rent-free.
From Life Hacker:
A camp host or park host is the person who manages a campsite at a national or state park or a private campground. When folks arrive in their RVs, the camp host greets them, sets them up at their campsite, and makes sure they’re hooked up to the water, electricity, and other amenities, if any.
The host is typically also responsible for a long list of other duties, including:
Maintenance. The camp host typically does light maintenance work, which usually means cleaning bathrooms and other common areas and doing minor repair work.
Rule enforcement. Campsites usually have written rules governing what’s allowed, noise levels, and other aspects of camp life. When someone violates those rules or has a complaint, the camp host is expected to deal with the issue.
Information. The camp host is expected to be knowledgeable about camp life in general and the specific campsite under their care, and to answer campers’ questions. They’re not generally expected to be experts about the park itself, just the campsite.
The camp host lives right there in the campsite. Requirements to be a camp host are generally pretty light: You have to be at least 18 years old, you must own an RV of some sort (the type and size of that RV might limit the campsites you can work at), and pass a basic background check. Beyond that, some outdoor skills and familiarity with RV camping are essential.
If you're open to the idea of living in an RV full-time and getting your hands dirty with some work, this might be a perfect fit for you.
Given the escalating costs of renting or owning a home, this workaround could be an ideal solution for some.
