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No openings are listed in New Brunswick right now. Most campground employers here post jobs in winter and spring. Use the employers and links below to apply early.
How campgrounds are run in New Brunswick
Government-run provincial parks
NB Parks runs parks such as Mactaquac, Mount Carleton, Sugarloaf, République, Parlee Beach and Murray Beach. Jobs are posted as Government of New Brunswick competitions with a number, location and closing date. Search by park name rather than by 'campground host'.
Independently operated provincial parks
The province lists some parks as public/private partnerships run by local operators, including The Anchorage, Oak Bay and Val-Comeau. Contact the operator directly about work; the province does not hire for these campgrounds.
Community and municipal campgrounds
Rockwood Park Campground in Saint John is managed by the Saint John Horticultural Association, and Campbellton RV Camping is tied to the Restigouche River Experience Centre and the City of Campbellton. These groups hire separately from the province.
National parks
Parks Canada hires for Fundy and Kouchibouguac through federal competitions. No campground-host program was confirmed at either park.
Crown land camping is not a job
Short-term camping on Crown land is allowed under provincial rules, and Crown camp lots are leased to individuals. Neither means there is a staffed campground or an employer.
Paid jobs, volunteer hosting and contracts
Paid seasonal jobs are the main option, at NB Parks, Parks Canada and local operators (reception, cleaning, maintenance, attendant roles). No volunteer host program or campsite-for-work exchange was confirmed. Operating and service contracts are posted on the New Brunswick Opportunities Network; none open was found.
Employers and operators in New Brunswick (10)
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Non-profitContact for jobs
BGC Grand Manan
The Anchorage Provincial Park (Anchorage Campground and Park), Grand Manan, Bay of Fundy; also maintains boardwalks and trails.
Verified operator of The Anchorage; no vacancy was confirmed. Ask about seasonal reception, cleaning, maintenance and recreation work.
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Private companyContact for jobs
Camping Plage Val Comeau
Camping Plage Val-Comeau near Tracadie on the Acadian Peninsula, an independently operated provincial park.
Campground and bilingual contact route verified; no vacancy was confirmed.
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Private companyContact for jobs
Chalets Restigouche
Kedgwick River area, northern inland New Brunswick; tent sites, serviced RV sites and cottages.
Private recreation business with public contacts; no hiring or provincial operating contract was found.
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Private companyContact for jobs
Enclosure Campground
Riverside campground in the Miramichi area.
The campground's site gives contact details but names no owner and has no job page.
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GovernmentAccepts applications
NB Parks (Government of New Brunswick)
Government-run provincial parks across New Brunswick; also owns the independently operated provincial parks.
Paid jobs
NB Parks has a standing jobs page and posts competitions through the Government of New Brunswick; older ads (such as a March 2024 Learn to Camp Ambassadors deadline) are closed.
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Private companyContact for jobs
Oak Bay Campground (Joe and Kathy Moffatt)
Oak Bay Campground near St. Stephen, an independently operated provincial park in southwestern New Brunswick.
Named operator with public contacts; no jobs page or vacancy was found. Email is preferred in the off-season.
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FederalAccepts applications
Parks Canada (New Brunswick)
Fundy National Park (Alma) and Kouchibouguac National Park (Kent County).
Paid jobs
Apply through Parks Canada careers and GC Jobs competitions; no current vacancy or campground-host program was confirmed.
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MunicipalityNot yet confirmed
Restigouche River Experience Centre / City of Campbellton
Campbellton RV Camping on the Campbellton riverfront.
The centre's RV camping page names no operator and lists no jobs.
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Non-profitContact for jobs
Saint John Horticultural Association
Rockwood Park Campground and Public Gardens, Saint John.
The association states it manages the campground; no paid or volunteer vacancy was confirmed.
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GovernmentAccepts applications
Service New Brunswick – New Brunswick Opportunities Network (NBON)
Provincial tender portal for park operation, maintenance, cleaning, grounds and concession contracts.
Operating contracts
Tender-monitoring route; no open campground operating tender was identified.
Where to look for jobs
- NB Parks Jobs: NB Parks jobs page for provincial park competitions.
- NB Parks Student Positions: NB Parks student positions page; check each competition's date.
- Independently Operated Provincial Parks: List of independently operated provincial parks, to find operators to contact.
- Parks Canada – How to apply: How to apply for Parks Canada jobs at Fundy and Kouchibouguac.
- New Brunswick Opportunities Network: Provincial tender portal for campground operation, maintenance and cleaning contracts.
- Rockwood Park Campground: Contact page for Rockwood Park Campground, run by the Saint John Horticultural Association.
Job titles to search
Many campground jobs here are not called "camp host". Search these titles on employer and government job pages.
Before you apply
- Old NB Parks competitions stay visible online (for example a March 2024 deadline); always check the closing date.
- No province-wide volunteer campground-host program and no campsite-for-work exchange was confirmed in New Brunswick.
- French language requirements depend on each competition, not on a province-wide rule.
- For island parks (Campobello, Grand Manan), ask about start and end dates, accommodation and ferry transport before accepting.
- Oak Bay Campground asks for off-season enquiries by email.
Campground operating contracts
For businesses and contractors, not individual job seekers. Past awards show who runs a campground now and who may hire.
| Contract | Owner | Status | Deadline |
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| The Anchorage Provincial Park operating arrangement BGC Grand Manan operates the park; a May 2026 report said the province and operators were discussing changes, so the 2027 arrangement needs confirming. | Government of New Brunswick (NB Parks) | Awarded |
Campgrounds named in our research (18)
| Campground or site | Type | Owner | Operator |
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| Campbellton RV Camping (Restigouche River Experience Centre) Serviced RV camping with 2026 rates; employer to confirm. | municipal | City of Campbellton | Restigouche River Experience Centre / City of Campbellton |
| Camping Plage Val-Comeau Near Tracadie; independently operated provincial park. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | Camping Plage Val Comeau (legal operator unconfirmed) |
| Chalets Restigouche Kedgwick River; tent and serviced RV sites, cottages. | private | Chalets Restigouche | |
| Enclosure Campground Miramichi riverside campground; ownership unverified. | private | ||
| Fundy National Park Alma; five frontcountry campgrounds and roofed accommodation. | national park | Parks Canada | Parks Canada |
| Herring Cove Provincial Park Campobello Island; has a campground; island and ferry logistics. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| Kouchibouguac National Park South Kouchibouguac (311 sites), Côte-à-Fabien (31 sites) and backcountry sites. | national park | Parks Canada | Parks Canada |
| Mactaquac Provincial Park Near Fredericton; tent, RV and roofed accommodation. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| Mount Carleton Provincial Park Northern interior; campgrounds Armstrong Brook, Williams Brook, Franquelin Point and a remote Headwaters experience; park phone 506-235-0793. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| Murray Beach Provincial Park Northumberland Strait; provincial campground. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| New River Beach Provincial Park Southwestern Bay of Fundy coast. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| North Lake Provincial Park Appears in indexed provincial recruitment; current operating status needs checking. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | |
| Oak Bay Campground Near St. Stephen; independently operated provincial park. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | Joe and Kathy Moffatt |
| Parlee Beach Provincial Park Southeastern coast; provincial campground. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| République Provincial Park Edmundston, Madawaska region. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| Rockwood Park Campground Urban park campground with forest, lakes and trails. | municipal | City of Saint John | Saint John Horticultural Association |
| Sugarloaf Provincial Park Atholville/Campbellton; campground within a wider recreation operation. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | NB Parks |
| The Anchorage Provincial Park Grand Manan; independently operated; 2027 arrangement to confirm. | provincial park | Government of New Brunswick | BGC Grand Manan |
Compiled by CampHostJobs from government, operator, municipal and employer sources, checked October 9, 2026. Past postings are shown only to show who hires; always check the employer's own page before applying. Run a campground in New Brunswick? Post a job for free.