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The City of Horton, Kansas has paid a seasonal lake caretaker $500 a month plus a free hookup camping spot at Mission Lake to run weekends, collect camping and boat sticker fees and look after facilities. The posting found is undated and closed.
Established workplaceNo current opening
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: A City of Horton page (undated, status 'Closed - no longer accepting applications') offered a Lake Caretaker $500/month plus a free seasonal camping spot next to the caretaker shop, with electricity, water and sewer paid. The caretaker works weekends and holidays.
Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Horton, Brown County
- Property type
- Public park, Campground
- Operator or employer
- City of Horton
- Roles
- Resident park caretaker
- Hiring status
- Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Yes
- Staff accommodation
- Free seasonal camping spot with paid electric, water, sewer
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
A City of Horton page (undated, status 'Closed - no longer accepting applications') offered a Lake Caretaker $500/month plus a free seasonal camping spot next to the caretaker shop, with electricity, water and sewer paid. The caretaker works weekends and holidays. 1
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: City of Horton 1
Roles with evidence
- Resident park caretaker (advertised as "Lake Caretaker"): A past notice names this place 1
Past notices
Lake Caretaker No current opening
- Arrangement
- Paid job
- Employer
- City of Horton
- Status
- No current opening
- Season
- Camping season
- Pay
- $500/month
- Hours
- Fri 5pm - Sun 5pm and holidays; phone availability weekdays
Kept as a record of past hiring. 1
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Caretaker, Camping season | Free seasonal camping spot with paid electric, water, sewer | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Lake Caretaker, City of Horton. Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.