Campground Hosts, Iowa State Parks

Iowa Department of Natural Resources · Iowa, USA

Iowa Department of Natural Resources takes volunteer hosts at state park campgrounds across Iowa. Hosts get free campsite while hosting. Minimum stay: 1 month (stays run 1 to 5 months). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and each park fills its own host sites.

Type

Volunteer

Compensation

Free campsite while hosting

Campsite

Provided

Season

Apr 2027 to Oct 2027

Minimum stay

1 month (stays run 1 to 5 months)

Hours

20 to 30 hours/week, including weekends and holidays

Apply by

Rolling / open until filled

Eligibility

18 or older; background checks for everyone 18 or older at the host site

Typical duties

• Check in campers and keep reservation information current
• Answer questions and hand out park information
• Light maintenance and housekeeping
• Park cleaning and beautification

Apply on Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Summary written by CampHostJobs from Iowa Department of Natural Resources, checked 2026-10-07. Confirm details with the employer before you travel.