CampHostJobsNational recruiting channels explain why a state-parks-only search misses much of the U.S. market. Federal volunteer roles sit alongside paid concession-company jobs, locally managed franchise campgrounds, nonprofit camps, attraction staffing and volunteer RV service networks. The landowner, property brand and employing organisation are often different entities. This report therefore identifies channels and operating relationships rather than adding them to the state total as unique employers. [NAT01–NAT08, NAT11–NAT45] Housing terms need role-level verification. Sun's corporate Destinations programme advertises a $20 nightly site rate, Northgate offers a discount plus work-hour credits, and Island Hospitality's 2027 advertisement differentiates complimentary and discounted sites by property. Selected FIND Outdoors roles provide a campsite plus weekly compensation. An organisation having employee accommodation does not establish a free site for every worker. [NAT21–NAT29] Operator changes also matter. Shenandoah's new concession arrangement begins January 1, 2027; county records identify an ExplorUS-owned operator. Older Vista/RRM branding remains online, while Recreation Resource Management of America is a separate recruitment channel. Use the state documents for specific facilities, and these channels to expand employer discovery, verify ownership and monitor the next hiring cycle. [NAT11–NAT17]
Federal agencies, employees and contractors
Volunteer.gov supports agency volunteer intake. USAJOBS handles federal employment. Concession-company recruiting and SAM.gov procurement are distinct routes with different legal and financial arrangements. A closed solicitation remains a historical employer/contract lead, not an open job. [NAT01–NAT10]
Private operators and franchise brands
Match property, operator, role and season. Network sites can advertise different utility charges or no housing. The same company can appear in multiple state reports because its properties have separate staffing needs. [NAT11–NAT43]
Nonprofit and volunteer RV networks
Camps, outdoor education, gardens and faith-based service projects broaden the field. Membership, faith commitments, background checks and project-specific campsite arrangements belong in the record when the organisation states them. [NAT44–NAT54]
Discovery services
Commercial job boards identify employers and dates worth pursuing. Recheck the employer or agency record before labelling a copied ad current; search snippets and page crawl dates do not establish vacancy dates. [NAT55–NAT58]
What the labels mean
- Taking applications: we opened the employer's notice on the date shown and it was still taking applications.
- Intake announced: the employer says when the next season or hiring round starts.
- Future intake announced: The organization has announced a future season or hiring round.
- Accepts applications: A standing jobs page or recruiting route. No specific opening is confirmed.
- Volunteer program: An established volunteer program. Placements, dates and benefits are set assignment by assignment.
- Contact for jobs: A confirmed operator and contact route. No host opening or housing offer is confirmed.
- Past hiring only: An earlier or archived notice, kept so you know who hires and when. Not a current opening.
- Not yet confirmed: A possible lead that still needs checking before it can be called a host opportunity.
- Opening not reconfirmed: an opening was reported in the research, but we could not confirm it is still open.
- Paid, volunteer, work exchange, business contract and mixed describe the arrangement the source states. They are not a legal ruling on employment status. Free housing is shown only when the source says so for that role.
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FIND Outdoors
2027 forest campground hosts and managers · North Carolina and Georgia; other FIND roles separately.
Campground host · Campground manager · Visitor services
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Same postings as NC006/NC007.
FIND's own 2027 listings cover North Carolina and Georgia. Hosts receive a full-hookup site and a $185 weekly stipend for 24 hours over three days. Managers have a separate posting offering $325 weekly per person plus hookups. These are distinct roles and compensation units; do not combine them into one universal host package.
- Pay: Host $185/week; manager $325/week per person.
- Housing or RV: Full-hookup RV campsite in the cited 2027 roles.
- Hours and duties: Host: 24 hours/week over three days. Manager duties/hours separate.
- Season or dates: 2027; host season mid-March–mid-November.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Match the applicant to host or manager and confirm site, dates and household requirements.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT015
- NAT21: FIND Outdoors, 2027 campground/site hosts (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT22: FIND Outdoors, 2027 campground managers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Island Hospitality Management Outdoors
2027 workamper recruitment · Multiple U.S. states
Guest services · Food and beverage · Maintenance · Activities
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Hcareers posting dated 2026-09-20; Paylocity board requires JavaScript and showed no listings.
IHM's employer advertisement covers Sun Outdoors and Jellystone-branded properties with different accommodation packages. Garden City lists a complimentary RV site, while several other locations list discounts; selected properties mention shared housing. Its West Palm Beach posting location is an administrative recruiting location, not the worksite for every job.
- Pay: Position-specific compensation; no national rate stated.
- Housing or RV: Discounted or complimentary RV site by property; limited shared housing options.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: 2027 seasonal May–October and certain year-round roles.
- Who can apply: Own RV; adult occupants screened; housing agreement required.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Match each property to its actual state, employer and complimentary-versus-discounted package.
Island Hospitality Management via Hcareers
Sources (2) and research ID NAT020
- NAT27: Island Hospitality Management via Hcareers, 2027 workampers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer-posted advertisement distinguishes complimentary and discounted sites by property.
- NAT28: Island Hospitality Management, Paylocity recruiting roster (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Horizon Outdoor Hospitality
Managed-campground seasonal recruitment · Multiple U.S. states
Guest service · Housekeeping · Maintenance · Food and beverage
Rechecked Oct 19, 2026: Horizon Outdoor Hospitality is recruiting 2027 seasonal teams (see the Ridge Rider listing).
Horizon advertises 2027 staff for Ridge Rider in Little Orleans, Maryland, including food-service work that can combine with guest services. The employer ad states all hours are paid, an RV site is free and PTO accrues. Its central Workable page was unreadable, so the actual employer advertisement is the stronger evidence for that specific property.
- Pay: Ridge Rider example: all hours paid; wage amount unstated.
- Housing or RV: Ridge Rider example: free RV site; utilities not specified.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: 2027 Ridge Rider example; other properties separately.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Use the employer body for worksite geography; a platform header incorrectly displayed another location.
Horizon Outdoor Hospitality via LinkedIn
Sources (2) and research ID NAT023
- NAT31: Horizon Outdoor Hospitality via LinkedIn, Ridge Rider 2027 seasonal staff (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer body identifies Maryland despite inconsistent platform header location.
- NAT32: Horizon Outdoor Hospitality, Workable recruiting portal (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Current portal yielded no readable vacancy results.
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management / federal agencies
USAJOBS paid federal recreation careers · Multiple U.S. states
Visitor services · Recreation assistant · Park guide · Maintenance
USAJOBS is the official paid federal hiring channel. Search job titles as well as park names because recreation-support work may appear under visitor services, guides, labour or maintenance. Use the actual vacancy's hiring authority, qualification and location fields. A federal paid job should not be presented as the same arrangement as a volunteer host.
- Pay: Salary and grade in individual vacancy.
- Housing or RV: Housing only if the vacancy explicitly provides it.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the named employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Sources (1) and research ID NAT007
- NAT07: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, USAJOBS (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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ExplorUS / related Vista Recreation branding
Park concessions and outdoor hospitality recruiting · Multiple U.S. states
Campground staff · Lodging · Retail · Food service · Marina operations
ExplorUS recruits across park hospitality, while Vista's site retains the former Recreation Resource Management identity. County records describe a Vista/ExplorUS merger, and Page County identifies an ExplorUS-owned operator for Shenandoah's January 2027 transition. Before 2027, the four Shenandoah campgrounds remain NPS-operated; Delaware North holds the existing commercial concession. Keep brand history and employing entity distinct; do not count old RRM, Vista and current operator pages as automatically independent employers.
- Pay: Role-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Affordable housing at some ExplorUS sites; availability and rent require HR confirmation.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Verify the legal employer and concession term for the desired park, including 2027 handovers.
Sources (6) and research ID NAT010
- NAT11: ExplorUS, Careers (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT12: ExplorUS, Jobs FAQ (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Affordable housing at selected sites; no universal free accommodation.
- NAT13: Vista Recreation, About Vista (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Identifies former Recreation Resource Management name; old branding remains online.
- NAT14: Coconino County, October 3, 2024 meeting minutes (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Indexed county record describes Vista merging with ExplorUS; direct PDF blocked.
- NAT15: National Park Service, Shenandoah concession change FAQ (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) New concession and campground operation scheduled January 1, 2027; internal wording requires care.
- NAT16: Page County, Virginia, Tourism Council agenda with May 13, 2026 draft minutes (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Identifies Shenandoah Hospitality LLC, owned by ExplorUS, for January 2027 transition.
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Recreation Resource Management of America
RRMofA forest-campground employment · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Area management · Maintenance
RRMofA is a separate recruitment channel from the former Recreation Resource Management/Vista business. Its employment page lists western operations and indicates that most 2026 jobs are filled, with limited Colorado needs. Retain it for cancellations and the next season rather than converting its full property list into open vacancies.
- Pay: Role-specific; no uniform rate verified.
- Housing or RV: Obtain written host-site and utility terms for the actual posting.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: 2026 largely filled; confirm exceptions and 2027 intake.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Use the company's own employment application and ask about the correct forest/district and season.
Recreation Resource Management of America
Sources (1) and research ID NAT011
- NAT17: Recreation Resource Management of America, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Distinct from Recreation Resource Management/Vista; 2026 vacancy limits displayed.
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American Land and Leisure
Public-land campground employment · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Guest service · Maintenance
American Land and Leisure's employer site provides a hiring route for its public-recreation operations. It is a useful counterpart to agency volunteer pages because the private concessionaire recruits its own workforce. Individual openings may be loaded separately from the overview; no universal pay, hours or campsite benefit should be inferred.
- Pay: Role-specific rate.
- Housing or RV: Verify RV site, utilities and any employee charges.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the named employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
American Land and Leisure [email protected] 800-342-2267
Sources (1) and research ID NAT012
- NAT18: American Land and Leisure, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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BA Services
Campground, recreation and rest-area staffing · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Facility maintenance · Visitor facilities · Rest-area upkeep
BA Services' careers page spans public campground/recreation contracts and roadside facilities. The state reports identify forest and park operations using this company. Contract transitions can make older operator names obsolete, so verify the current location roster and job description. Rest-area maintenance is adjacent recreation-facility work and may carry no residential benefit.
- Pay: Position-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: No uniform housing or RV promise on the central careers page.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Identify the specific contract and whether staffing is resident campground work or nonresident facility maintenance.
BA Services [email protected] 207-307-7903
Sources (1) and research ID NAT013
- NAT19: BA Services, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Campground/public-recreation and DOT rest-area operations; verify exact contract geography.
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Naventure
Outdoor recreation and campground careers · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Day-use and visitor services · Maintenance
Naventure maintains a direct careers channel connected to its recreation operations. State research verified Pisgah and Ocala as relevant locations. Secondary salary snippets are not a company-wide compensation schedule; request the specific employer posting and distinguish a facility's name from the hiring company's name.
- Pay: Specific rates must be checked in the vacancy.
- Housing or RV: RV benefits vary; not established nationally.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Ask about the exact forest/recreation site, current hourly wage, exchange hours and utilities.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT014
- NAT20: Naventure, Work with us (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Kampgrounds of America network
Work at KOA hiring platform · Multiple U.S. states
Guest services · Campground host · Activities · Maintenance · Management
Work at KOA brings together corporate and independently operated campgrounds. It is a valuable property-discovery channel, but KOA branding does not establish one employer or one work-camping package. The state reports include specific owners such as KCN and other operators; cross-reference them rather than duplicating the same property as another employer.
- Pay: Varies by employer; inspect actual posting.
- Housing or RV: May be free, discounted, charged or absent; verify each property.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Record campground owner/operator and exact terms, not only the KOA franchise brand.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT016
- NAT23: Kampgrounds of America, Work at KOA (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Network job board includes distinct owners and property-specific terms.
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KCN Campgrounds
Multi-property campground careers · Multiple U.S. states
Guest services · Housekeeping · Maintenance · Management
KCN has a central careers route and property-specific postings, including several announced 2027 seasons. State-level evidence confirms hourly pay and RV benefits at selected parks. Rates vary across properties, so a wage documented at Sweetwater or Lafayette must not be copied into Sheridan, Richfield or another location.
- Pay: Hourly rates in individual property advertisements.
- Housing or RV: Selected verified roles include full hookups and utilities; confirm each contract.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Search the linked ATS by campground and year; retain start/end dates and property-specific wage.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT017
- NAT24: KCN Campgrounds, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Sun Outdoors
Corporate Destinations Team work campers · Multiple U.S. states
Guest service · Activities · Campground support · Maintenance
Sun's corporate programme advertises work-camper pay starting at $16/hour and a discounted campsite rate of $20 per night. This is paid work with a site charge. Separately managed Sun-branded properties may use another employer's package, such as Island Hospitality's 2027 recruitment; identify the operator before applying these terms.
- Pay: Programme page: starting at $16/hour.
- Housing or RV: Discounted site $20/night under the cited corporate programme.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm whether the employer uses Sun's Destinations programme or a third-party management package.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT018
- NAT25: Sun Outdoors, Destinations Team work campers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT27: Island Hospitality Management via Hcareers, 2027 workampers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer-posted advertisement distinguishes complimentary and discounted sites by property.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties / Thousand Trails / Encore
RV-resort and campground careers · Multiple U.S. states
Resort staff · Ranger and guest service · Maintenance · Management
Thousand Trails' careers page confirms its relationship with Encore and Equity LifeStyle Properties and links the current ELS recruiting system. Use that employer route for campground and resort vacancies. The central source does not establish a standard work-camper wage or free-site benefit across the portfolio.
- Pay: Job-specific compensation.
- Housing or RV: No blanket housing or RV benefit verified.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Filter the ELS portal to actual RV/campground properties; manufactured-home and corporate jobs are a different subset.
Thousand Trails / Equity LifeStyle Properties
Sources (1) and research ID NAT019
- NAT26: Thousand Trails / Equity LifeStyle Properties, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Confirms Thousand Trails and Encore relationship to ELS and links current ATS.
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Northgate Resorts
Work-camper employment · Multiple U.S. states
Guest services · Activities · Food service · Maintenance
Northgate describes work campers as paid seasonal or short-term staff. Its page offers a 20% seasonal-site discount and credits toward the balance for hours worked. The credit arrangement is not a universal promise of a free campsite. Jellystone or other property branding should be linked to the actual Northgate-operated site.
- Pay: Standard wages plus stated site-credit arrangement; exact wage and credit rate vary.
- Housing or RV: 20% seasonal-site discount plus work-hour credits.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Obtain the credit rate, expected hours and remaining site/utility bill in the written offer.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT021
- NAT29: Northgate Resorts, Job opportunities and work campers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Team Outsider
Campground operations careers · Multiple U.S. states
Guest service · Grounds · Housekeeping · Campground management
Team Outsider provides a direct recruiting portal across campgrounds. The state dossiers identify relevant current properties and selected work-camper advertisements. Use individual requisitions to establish pay and accommodation: one property's all-hours-paid offer or RV benefit is not automatically a portfolio policy.
- Pay: Property-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Verify campsite availability and charges per role.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Match the current requisition to the named campground and remove duplicate legacy-owner entries.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT022
- NAT30: Team Outsider, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Outdoor Adventure Retreats
RV resorts, golf and guest-service work · Regional operator; verified example in Ashburn, Georgia.
Campground host · Golf guest services · Café and food preparation · Grounds
The company's Wanee Lake advertisement demonstrates the broader model requested: a work-camper couple can support both an RV resort and golf-course café/guest operation. The example offers $10–12/hour plus tips and a full-hookup RV space. It is a property-specific posting, not a national pay standard; other managed locations require separate verification.
- Pay: Wanee example: $10–12/hour plus tips.
- Housing or RV: Wanee example: free 30/50-amp full-hookup site and campground Wi-Fi.
- Hours and duties: Wanee example: 25–40 hours/week.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Check the operator's current property postings; confirm hours per partner, food duties and minimum stay.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT024
- NAT33: Outdoor Adventure Retreats, Wanee Lake work-camper couple (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Huttopia
Outdoor hospitality and glamping careers · Multiple U.S. states
Camp hosts · Food service · Activities · Maintenance · Management
Huttopia's North American careers page gives a direct route to outdoor hospitality work, including camping and accommodation operations. Filter to U.S. properties and keep each role's benefits separate. The brand's cabins or glamping tents for guests do not establish employee housing.
- Pay: Role-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Housing availability and cost vary; verify in the actual offer.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT025
- NAT34: Huttopia, North American careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Filter U.S. properties; Canada belongs outside this project.
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RV Inn Style Resorts
Regional RV-park and resort careers · Regional U.S. portfolio; current locations must be checked.
Park host · Guest services · Maintenance · Management
The company's own careers page verifies campground/resort hiring in its regional portfolio. State reports contain specific properties and, where available, employer-posted work-camping packages. Use the company contact rather than assuming that every resort with a similar name shares its terms.
- Pay: Property-specific pay.
- Housing or RV: RV or other accommodation only as stated in the role.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT026
- NAT35: RV Inn Style Resorts, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Guest Services, Inc.
Park concessions, marinas and visitor hospitality · Multiple U.S. states
Campground attendant · Marina staff · Food service · Lodging · Management
Guest Services has a central careers page spanning recreation, hospitality and food operations. The state research identifies campground and marina examples in Florida and Nevada. A job at a federal recreation site may be employment by Guest Services rather than the federal agency. Housing terms belong to the specific operation.
- Pay: Job-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Selected locations may have accommodation; central page gives no universal RV/housing promise.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT028
- NAT37: Guest Services, Inc., Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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Aramark Destinations
Park lodges, marinas and recreation employment · Multiple U.S. states
Visitor services · Marina operations · Housekeeping · Food service · Winter caretaker
Aramark's destination pages connect recreation properties to active job categories and accommodation descriptions. The official Lake Powell index describes subsidised shared housing and discounted meals; it does not say all accommodation is free. Direct access sometimes failed, so retain the official destination route and verify the actual requisition.
- Pay: Role-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Lake Powell example: subsidised shared housing and discounted meals; other destinations vary.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm location, current contract operator, dorm/RV eligibility, rent and meal deductions.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT029
- NAT38: Aramark Destinations, Lake Powell jobs and housing (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Direct page returned 502; official index describes subsidised shared housing.
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Xanterra
National-park lodge and campground employment · Multiple U.S. states
Campgrounds · Lodging · Retail · Food service · Employee facilities
Xanterra's official employment information describes low-cost employee housing, shared rooms and limited RV sites at selected locations. Costs, family/couple options and restrictions vary by property. The site was blocked for direct reading but its official indexed guidance was readable. Use the destination-specific job and employee-information pages for exact terms.
- Pay: Job-specific pay.
- Housing or RV: Generally low-cost lodging; limited RV sites at some locations; charges vary.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Read the actual property's room/RV and meal agreement; do not equate provided accommodation with free accommodation.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT030
- NAT39: Xanterra, Living and working at parks and lodges (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Direct access blocked; official index describes low-cost lodging and limited RV sites.
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Delaware North
Parks, resorts, sports venues and concession careers · Multiple U.S. states
Visitor services · Food concessions · Retail · Lodging · Grounds
Delaware North's current careers site spans parks/resorts, sportservice, gaming and food operations. It is relevant to both camp-adjacent hospitality and the user's broader concession/attraction scope. Concession terms change: Shenandoah's 2027 operation must not be assigned to an incumbent solely because older Delaware North pages remain online.
- Pay: Role-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Property-specific; no universal housing benefit.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Search the active worksite and start date, then verify the company currently holds the operating contract.
Sources (3) and research ID NAT031
- NAT40: Delaware North, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Parks/resorts plus stadium, gaming, food and visitor operations.
- NAT15: National Park Service, Shenandoah concession change FAQ (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) New concession and campground operation scheduled January 1, 2027; internal wording requires care.
- NAT16: Page County, Virginia, Tourism Council agenda with May 13, 2026 draft minutes (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Identifies Shenandoah Hospitality LLC, owned by ExplorUS, for January 2027 transition.
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Herschend attraction operations
Theme-park and water-park work camping · Multiple U.S. states
Attraction attendant · Food service · Retail · Park operations
Adventureland's official page supplies a concrete attraction work-camping example: its 2026 programme pays all hours and provides an RV site with electricity, water and sewer. The application links to Herschend's current recruiting system. This establishes an actual amusement-park RV arrangement; it does not establish identical terms at every Herschend property or for 2027.
- Pay: Adventureland example: all hours paid at programme rates.
- Housing or RV: Adventureland 2026 example: free electric/water/sewer site.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: 2026 programme documented; confirm 2027 recruitment and terms.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Use each attraction's current jobs page and workamper brochure; distinguish ordinary local jobs from the RV programme.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT032
- NAT41: Adventureland / Herschend, Employment and Workamper programme (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 Workamper programme: all hours paid, free hookups; no automatic 2027 guarantee.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Six Flags Entertainment
Seasonal attraction, event and food-service jobs · Multiple U.S. states
Guest services · Food concessions · Rides · Seasonal events
Six Flags' national recruiting page describes low-cost associate housing at selected locations for eligible adults. Individual state reports identify more specific programmes and restrictions. Availability at one amusement park does not mean a nearby or formerly affiliated park offers the same benefit; ownership and recruiting portals can change.
- Pay: Job-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Low-cost housing at some locations for eligible workers age 18+; no universal free RV site.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Verify the current property operator, housing eligibility and cost, including any student or exchange-program restriction.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT033
- NAT42: Six Flags Entertainment, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Low-cost housing at selected locations for eligible adults; role-specific limits.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Enchanted Parks
Current attraction recruiting channel · Verified example Michigan's Adventure; check current portfolio for other states.
Attraction guest service · Food service · Park operations
Michigan's Adventure now uses an Enchanted Parks-branded jobs page. This is a useful reminder to follow current attraction hiring links instead of relying on older parent-company lists. The verified page establishes the employment route; any housing, transport or other benefit needs the current role's documentation.
- Pay: Role-specific pay.
- Housing or RV: No general housing benefit verified.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Enchanted Parks / Michigan's Adventure
Sources (1) and research ID NAT034
- NAT43: Enchanted Parks / Michigan's Adventure, Jobs (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Current operator-branded careers page; old Six Flags ownership should not be assumed.
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NonprofitAccepts applicationsPaid
Appalachian Mountain Club
Huts, lodges, visitor service and outdoor education careers · Northeastern and Appalachian-region operations; exact site governs.
Hut and lodge staff · Caretaker · Food service · Outdoor education
AMC's employer careers page provides a multi-state nonprofit route into outdoor hospitality. Huts, lodges and education facilities can require resident or seasonal staff with duties spanning guest service, food and maintenance. Accommodation and schedules vary by assignment; state-level facility descriptions should be linked to the actual job.
- Pay: Job-specific compensation.
- Housing or RV: Role-specific housing/room-and-board terms; verify costs.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT035
- NAT44: Appalachian Mountain Club, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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YMCA local associations
Camp, retreat and facilities careers · Multiple U.S. states
Camp caretaker · Retreat host · Outdoor educator · Dining · Facilities
The YMCA careers channel helps discover local-association vacancies. Local YMCA associations administer hiring and set their own terms. The state reports demonstrate the range, including resident facilities work, camp management and outdoor education. Do not transfer a housing package from Camp Erdman, Camp Olson or another camp to the whole YMCA network.
- Pay: Local-association and role-specific pay.
- Housing or RV: Some verified individual camp roles include housing; other YMCA jobs do not.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Contact the named local association/camp and request the role's actual housing and meal agreement.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT036
- NAT45: YMCA, Career opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Network discovery; local associations are the employers.
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AssociationAccepts applicationsMixed
Workamper News
Commercial work-camping job discovery · Multiple U.S. states
Work camping · Seasonal recreation · Campground employment
Workamper News provides job listings and employer-discovery resources. It is useful for identifying private and small employers that may not appear in government searches. It is a commercial discovery service, not the employer; individual advertisements still need compensation, date and housing verification at the source.
- Pay: Listing-specific; platform membership/features may have charges.
- Housing or RV: Listing-specific.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Verify the advertised employer, dates and written terms; do not treat platform inclusion as independent vetting.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT042
- NAT55: Workamper News, Workamping jobs and employer discovery (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Commercial discovery platform, not an employer or verification service.
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AssociationAccepts applicationsMixed
WorkampingJobs
Employer-posted work-camping advertisements · Multiple U.S. states
Campground hosts · Work exchange · Seasonal hospitality
WorkampingJobs supplies dated employer advertisements that can reveal small campgrounds and seasonal operations missed by broad searches. The state reports use selected ads alongside official operator pages. Ad publication dates, assignment dates and last-updated dates are different; some recurring ads may remain after a position is filled.
- Pay: Each advertisement states its own wage/exchange package.
- Housing or RV: Each advertisement states its own site benefit; confirm directly.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Cross-check the employer's own website and verify whether the advertised season remains available.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT043
- NAT56: WorkampingJobs, Employer work-camping advertisements (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer ads require direct verification; publication and assignment dates differ.
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KamperJobs
Government and private host listing discovery · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · RV volunteer · Seasonal park work
KamperJobs helps discover government and private host advertisements, including copied Volunteer.gov listings. It is useful when an official search is difficult, but copies can retain expired dates or incorrect location metadata. Use the originating agency/employer notice to verify status and scope before publication.
- Pay: As stated by actual employer/agency.
- Housing or RV: As stated by actual employer/agency.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Read the original source; flag header/body conflicts instead of selecting whichever detail looks most attractive.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT044
- NAT57: KamperJobs, Campground host jobs (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Secondary board can contain copied government listings and location errors.
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AssociationAccepts applicationsMixed
CoolWorks
Seasonal and residential hospitality discovery · Multiple U.S. states
Lodges · Campgrounds · Outdoor education · Attractions · Food service
CoolWorks provides an additional route into seasonal and place-based employment, including roles with housing. Its value is broad employer discovery across recreation, hospitality and nonprofit camps. The listing's stated housing availability still needs to be read with costs, eligibility and dates; a housing filter alone is not a free-accommodation promise.
- Pay: Employer-specific wages.
- Housing or RV: Employer-specific; housing can be charged, shared or limited.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Follow the employer link and capture the specific housing price, job schedule and end date.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT045
- NAT58: CoolWorks, Jobs in Great Places (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Discovery for seasonal, residential and hospitality employment.
Volunteer program (11)
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USDA Forest Service
National-forest volunteer and concession pathways · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Visitor-center attendant · Trail and site maintenance
Forest Service pages explicitly identify hosts and visitor-center volunteers, with wider opportunities linked through Volunteer.gov. Individual ranger districts administer assignments. Some national-forest campgrounds instead employ staff through concession companies, so search both the forest and its current operator. A forest's entire campground list is not a list of available host jobs.
- Pay: Volunteer pay/reimbursements vary; no national cash rate.
- Housing or RV: Host campsite or other facilities only when stated in the assignment.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Ask the ranger district which sites are agency-run and which use concession operators; verify openings separately.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT001
- NAT01: USDA Forest Service, Dixie National Forest volunteer pathways (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official page links wider Forest Service and Volunteer.gov opportunities.
- NAT08: Federal interagency volunteer portal, Volunteer.gov (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Search-indexed portal; direct page returned CSS error. Agency pages corroborate its role.
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Bureau of Land Management
Volunteer positions and resident hosts · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Visitor host · Recreation support
BLM's national volunteer positions page provides a route into field-office opportunities. It expands the search beyond national forests and state parks into recreation sites, visitor facilities and public-land stewardship. Hours, residence and reimbursements are assignment-specific; a BLM recreation area is not automatically a staffed campground.
- Pay: No uniform stipend or wage established.
- Housing or RV: Check each host notice for RV pad, utilities and residence limits.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the named employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT002
- NAT02: Bureau of Land Management, Volunteer positions (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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National Park Service
Volunteers-In-Parks · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Visitor-center volunteer · Museum and interpretation · Trails and Rails
NPS lists campground hosts, visitor-center work, museums, interpretation and Trails & Rails among volunteer activities. This is a broad national programme, including parks without campgrounds. Paid concession employment is separate. Current park pages and role-specific notices take precedence over older generic descriptions of volunteer accommodation.
- Pay: Volunteer benefits vary; no uniform cash payment.
- Housing or RV: Selected roles may provide housing or an RV site; no blanket entitlement.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Check park-specific volunteering and concession employment, especially when a campground changes operator.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT003
- NAT03: National Park Service, Volunteer with us (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT08: Federal interagency volunteer portal, Volunteer.gov (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Search-indexed portal; direct page returned CSS error. Agency pages corroborate its role.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Refuge resident volunteers and visitor support · Multiple U.S. states
RV resident volunteer · Visitor-center host · Maintenance · Wildlife support
The FWS volunteer channel is particularly useful for resident RV assignments that are not called campground hosting. Refuge roles can combine visitor information, shop support, grounds work and wildlife projects. The state reports contain dated examples; do not apply one refuge's hours, housing or pet restrictions across the system.
- Pay: Volunteer; stipends/reimbursements depend on the notice.
- Housing or RV: Many specific refuge notices offer RV facilities; verify utilities and location.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Read both the recruitment-date fields and the body; flag conflicts and confirm whether the vacancy is still open.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sources (1) and research ID NAT004
- NAT04: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Redirect target of the agency's volunteer-opportunity URL.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Volunteer recreation and visitor hosts · Multiple U.S. states
Park host · Visitor-center staff · Trail maintenance · Water-safety programmes
The Corps' official clearinghouse page says recruitment has transitioned to Volunteer.gov. Corps lake projects use campground hosts, visitor-center volunteers, maintenance support and water-safety volunteers. Local projects set schedules and campsite terms. Paid attendant contracts are a separate opportunity type and should not be combined with volunteer postings.
- Pay: No general wage; project benefits vary.
- Housing or RV: Project-specific RV campsite and utilities.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Contact the lake/project volunteer coordinator and ask whether the role is volunteering, employment or a service contract.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT005
- NAT05: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Volunteer Clearinghouse transition (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Clearinghouse directs recruitment to Volunteer.gov.
- NAT08: Federal interagency volunteer portal, Volunteer.gov (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Search-indexed portal; direct page returned CSS error. Agency pages corroborate its role.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Reservoir hosts and visitor-centre volunteers · Multiple U.S. states
Campground host · Visitor center · Museum · Special events
Reclamation provides a further federal route. Its July 2024 New Melones brochure describes resident hosts, visitor-center work and events. The host example offers full hookups for at least 20 hours per occupant each week and says janitorial services are not required. These are local programme terms, not a national rule or a currently dated vacancy.
- Pay: Unpaid example; verify current benefits.
- Housing or RV: New Melones example: water, sewer and up to 50-amp electricity; own RV.
- Hours and duties: New Melones example: four days/week, minimum 20 hours per occupant; other projects differ.
- Season or dates: Standing project model documented July 2024; confirm current intake.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the named employer, worksite, dates, hours and accommodation charges for the specific role.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT006
- NAT06: Bureau of Reclamation, New Melones volunteer information (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) July 2024 programme brochure; general example, not a dated vacancy.
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FederalVolunteer programVolunteer
Federal interagency volunteer programme
Volunteer.gov discovery and applications · Multiple U.S. states
Natural and cultural resource volunteering
Volunteer.gov is a cross-agency discovery and application portal corroborated by NPS, Forest Service and Corps pages. Direct access sometimes returned a CSS error during research. An unreadable portal record does not prove that a copied advertisement remains current; use the agency's own page and named coordinator when the portal is incomplete.
- Pay: Depends on agency assignment.
- Housing or RV: Depends on agency assignment.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Verify dates and duties with an agency source if the portal cannot display the full listing.
Federal interagency volunteer portal
Sources (3) and research ID NAT008
- NAT08: Federal interagency volunteer portal, Volunteer.gov (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Search-indexed portal; direct page returned CSS error. Agency pages corroborate its role.
- NAT03: National Park Service, Volunteer with us (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT05: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Volunteer Clearinghouse transition (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Clearinghouse directs recruitment to Volunteer.gov.
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Habitat for Humanity
RV Care-A-Vanners · Multiple U.S. states
Volunteer building · Project support · ReStore and office support
RV Care-A-Vanners is an adjacent RV service programme, usually organised around two-week builds. The official FAQ says volunteers pay their own camping fees, although local affiliates may negotiate discounts. It also describes basic utility access and sometimes full hookups. This is not a campground guest-host job, but fits the broader search for organisations using travelling RV volunteers.
- Pay: Unpaid; participants cover their expenses.
- Housing or RV: Local affiliate arranges RV parking; camping fees normally paid by volunteer, sometimes discounted.
- Hours and duties: Typical build: two weeks, roughly six to seven work hours per day.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Check the specific build's campsite fee, utilities, physical requirements and dates.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT038
- NAT48: Habitat for Humanity, RV Care-A-Vanners FAQ (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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SOWER Ministry
Christian couples' RV service projects · Multiple U.S. states
Camp maintenance · Cleaning · Office support · Ministry projects
SOWER connects Christian RV couples with three-week service projects at camps, schools and other ministries. Its FAQ describes a four-day workweek, different stated daily hours for men and women, and a membership process involving faith testimony, pastoral reference and screening. Host-site requirements include RV utility connections. These are ministry volunteer projects, not ordinary paid employment.
- Pay: Unpaid; FAQ says no membership dues, contributions supported.
- Housing or RV: Project host provides qualifying RV sites; verify actual utility details.
- Hours and duties: Three-week projects; usually four days/week. FAQ states men six hours/day and women three.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Christian couples; application, testimony, pastoral reference, background check and interview.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm current membership/project policies and the approved camp's RV facilities.
SOWER Ministry [email protected] 903-882-8070
Sources (2) and research ID NAT039
- NAT49: SOWER Ministry, FAQ (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT50: SOWER Ministry, Project host requirements (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Host organisations provide RV utility connections; evangelical ministry eligibility.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
RVICS — Roving Volunteers in Christ's Service
Christian RV volunteer teams · Multiple U.S. states
Camp and school maintenance · Construction · Service support
RVICS sends volunteer teams to nonprofit Christian organisations, including camps. Its official pages state that project hosts provide RV parking with electricity, water and sewer at no charge. Applicants complete membership and faith documents and undergo screening. This is a programme match for camp-support volunteers, with duties that may extend beyond guest hosting.
- Pay: Unpaid; screening may involve a fee.
- Housing or RV: Project hosts commit to free RV parking with electricity, water and sewer.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Membership, statement of faith and background check; read programme requirements.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm current project dates, work schedule, rig fit and any participant expenses.
Roving Volunteers in Christ's Service
Sources (2) and research ID NAT040
- NAT51: Roving Volunteers in Christ's Service, RVICS programme (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT52: RVICS, Join us (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Application, statement of faith and background check; no wages.
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RVs On A Mission — ROAM
Nazarene camps and service projects · Multiple U.S. states
Camp maintenance · Construction · Ministry support
ROAM matches RV volunteers to Nazarene camps, churches and special projects. Its membership page states that complimentary RV space with water, electricity and sewer is supplied in return for donated labour. It also publishes membership and screening charges. Keep those programme requirements visible rather than describing the exchange as having no participation costs.
- Pay: Unpaid; published membership $50 per RV/year and $5 per person screening, subject to stated exceptions.
- Housing or RV: Complimentary project RV space with water, electricity and sewer.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Membership commitment and mission statement; background-check process.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Confirm current fees, project availability and the host camp's site arrangements.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT041
- NAT53: RVs On A Mission, Membership (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026)
- NAT54: RVs On A Mission, FAQ (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Nazarene project network; current membership fee details.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / SAM.gov
Park-attendant and recreation service contracts · Multiple U.S. states
Contract park attendant · Campground cleaning · Recreation operations
Some attendant work is procured as a business service rather than offered as a wage-paying job. The Nashville District's 2026 solicitation provides a concrete historical example; its April 17 deadline has passed. Monitor SAM.gov and district procurement notices for future scopes, and preserve the contractor category when building the directory.
- Pay: Bid/contract price; not an employee wage.
- Housing or RV: Contract-specific site and utility provisions must be read.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Historical 2026 example; future solicitations must be checked.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current employer or agency notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited official recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Identify the current solicitation, scope, deadline and business requirements before representing any contract as available.
U.S. General Services Administration
Sources (2) and research ID NAT009
- NAT09: U.S. General Services Administration, Nashville District park-attendant opportunity (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official solicitation shell; 2026 example is closed.
- NAT10: HigherGov / solicitation reproduction, Nashville District park-attendant solicitation W912P526QA010 (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Use reproduced solicitation text, not automated valuation; April 17, 2026 deadline passed.
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American Camp Association
Camp-sector job and employer discovery · Multiple U.S. states
Camp management · Facilities caretaker · Food service · Outdoor education · Counselor
ACA describes year-round and seasonal careers across private, agency and church camps, including facilities/site management and food services. This is a discovery network for employers outside ordinary RV parks. The job-board interface was blocked during research, so it is included as a channel rather than a verified list of current vacancies.
- Pay: Employer-specific.
- Housing or RV: Employer-specific; no network-wide housing benefit.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: Current channel; individual posting dates govern.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Follow ACA job and camp directories to each actual employer, then verify the posting and accommodation.
Sources (2) and research ID NAT037
- NAT46: American Camp Association, Careers in the camp community (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Source identifies facilities, food, management and camp career pathways; direct page blocked.
- NAT47: American Camp Association, Job board (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Board access blocked; association pages verify the channel.
Not yet confirmed (1)
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JET Hospitality
Work campers and outdoor hospitality staff · Regional operator; verified example Escalante, Utah.
Work camper · Property support · Guest service
JET's Escalante advertisement verifies a work-camper route, but its language alternates between a free and a discounted site. That unresolved difference should stay visible. The operator remains a useful regional prospect; obtain a written compensation and camping agreement rather than choosing the more favourable wording.
- Pay: Work-trade/paid details need confirmation.
- Housing or RV: Escalante source conflicts between free and discounted site.
- Hours and duties: Varies by specific assignment.
- Season or dates: 2026 example; confirm future intake.
- Who can apply: Role-specific requirements; check the current notice.
- How to apply: Use the cited recruiting page and select the actual property/assignment.
- Still to confirm: Resolve site price, utilities, exchange hours and any extra paid work before publication.
Sources (1) and research ID NAT027
- NAT36: JET Hospitality, Escalante work camper (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Employer wording alternates free and discounted site; do not resolve by assumption.
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