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Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

Hill City, South Dakota, USA

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Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch is a campground and RV park and lodge or resort near Hill City, South Dakota. Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch uses resort ambassador, guest escort, propane and firewood service here. The notice found is from an earlier hiring round, or could not be reconfirmed; no current opening is confirmed.

Established workplaceCurrent opening not confirmed

A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.

What we found: The resort’s Work At KOA posting is a dated 2027 ambassador opportunity, with a May 16–September 15 season and December 31, 2026 posting expiration. The job welcomes and escorts guests, provides resort information, delivers firewood, pumps propane and assists with basic resort tasks. It states that all hours are paid. Staff RV sites and dormitory accommodation are available for a nominal charge, with different pet rules. The listing’s RV-required tag sits alongside dormitory information, so applicants should confirm which accommodation is accepted for this particular position.

Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 9, 2026.

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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
Hill City, Hill City
Property type
Campground, RV park, Lodge or resort
Operator or employer
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
Roles
Resort ambassador, Guest escort, Propane and firewood service
Hiring status
Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
Visitor camping
Yes
Staff accommodation
30/50-amp water/sewer RV sites or dorms at unspecified nominal fees; confirm role-specific availability.
Last checked
2026-10-09

Work

Working there

The resort’s Work At KOA posting is a dated 2027 ambassador opportunity, with a May 16–September 15 season and December 31, 2026 posting expiration. The job welcomes and escorts guests, provides resort information, delivers firewood, pumps propane and assists with basic resort tasks. It states that all hours are paid. Staff RV sites and dormitory accommodation are available for a nominal charge, with different pet rules. The listing’s RV-required tag sits alongside dormitory information, so applicants should confirm which accommodation is accepted for this particular position. 1

Who owns, runs and hires

Roles with evidence

  • Resort ambassador (advertised as "2027 Ambassador"): A past notice names this place 1
  • Guest escort (advertised as "2027 Ambassador"): A past notice names this place 1
  • Propane and firewood service (advertised as "2027 Ambassador"): A past notice names this place 1

Past notices

2027 Ambassador Current opening not confirmed

Arrangement
Paid job
Employer
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
Status
Current opening not confirmed
Season
May 16–September 15, 2027; ad expiration December 31, 2026.
Pay
$13/hour; all hours worked paid.
Hours
Not stated in checked sources

Kept as a record of past hiring. 1

Living here

Staff accommodation terms by role

Applies toAccommodationOwn RV neededTerms and utilitiesPets and family
2027 Ambassador, May 16–September 15, 2027; ad expiration December 31, 2026.30/50-amp water/sewer RV sites or dorms at unspecified nominal fees; confirm role-specific availability.Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed 1

Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.

Sources

Still to confirm

  1. Ambassador, Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch / Work At KOA (about the Posted August 5, 2026; May 16–September 15, 2027 season; posting expiration December 31, 2026.). Checked October 9, 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.