CampHostJobsSouth Carolina has several close counterparts to a forestry recreation host arrangement, but the recruiting bodies differ. State Parks publishes central and park-level host openings, including a specific April–June 2027 Colleton assignment. Federal resident service includes Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, the Fort Sumter/Fort Moultrie historic-site complex and Corps of Engineers recreation areas at Hartwell Lake. These are separate programmes with different hours and residence limits. [SC01–SC04, SC08, SC10, SC20] Local government produces another set of leads: Clemson has advertised a seasonal day-use park host with campsite and utilities, Greenville County recruits party/concession staff, and Myrtle Beach has hired sports-park concession attendants. The Clemson and Myrtle Beach notices are historical, which matters when building an employer outreach list. [SC05–SC07] Private and nonprofit opportunities extend to farm hospitality, campground events, gardens, maritime interpretation and retreat dining. Standing Pines gives unusually specific exchange terms but says its winter 2027 team is full. Outside Inn accepts rolling work-camper inquiries. Gravatt announces its 2027 summer intake while also listing year-round dining and internship work. The practical target is a varied employer pipeline, with housing verified for each role rather than assumed from the existence of a campground. [SC11–SC14, SC22–SC24]
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.
Taking applications (3)
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StateTaking applicationsWork exchange
South Carolina State Parks
Colleton State Park 2027 host · Walterboro area
Campground host
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Recruiting now for a spring 2027 term.
The park's camping page specifically seeks hosts for April through June 2027 and publishes a named email and telephone route. This is a dated future lead worth prioritising. Its visitor campsite descriptions do not by themselves establish the host's utility package, so confirm that package directly.
- Pay: No cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Host camping arrangement to confirm; do not transfer ordinary guest-site amenities into an employment promise.
- Hours and duties: Park-specific schedule to confirm.
- Season or dates: April–June 2027.
- Who can apply: Park approval; obtain host position description.
- How to apply: Contact the host coordinator named on the park page.
- Still to confirm: Confirm which of the three months remain available and request host agreement.
Place guide: Colleton State Park
See the openingColleton State Park [email protected] 843-538-8206
Sources (2) and research ID SC003
- SC04: Colleton State Park, Camping and 2027 host notice (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) April–June 2027 host opening and named contact.
- SC01: South Carolina State Parks, Volunteer and host openings (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Minimum hours and individual park intake; mixed 2026–2027 listings.
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FederalTaking applicationsVolunteer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Waccamaw refuge visitor-center RV workcamper · Georgetown County / Conway area
Visitor-center host · Bookstore sales · Events · Grounds
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Immediate opening; recruitment Feb 23, 2026-Feb 1, 2027.
The official listing recruits RV volunteers through February 1, 2027. Duties include visitor information, phones, event support, gift-shop transactions and grounds maintenance. It requires 24 hours per person each week and at least three months. A separate Cox Ferry recreation-area host advertisement ended August 31, 2026; that older role demonstrates another function but is not another current vacancy.
- Pay: No cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Full hookups: water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp electricity.
- Hours and duties: 24 hours/week per person; at least three months.
- Season or dates: Recruitment February 23, 2026–February 1, 2027.
- Who can apply: Own RV; verify exact placement and other application requirements.
- How to apply: Apply Now link from FWS to Volunteer.gov.
- Still to confirm: Confirm dates and whether the visitor-center position remains unfilled.
Place guide: Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sources (2) and research ID SC007
- SC08: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Waccamaw visitor-center RV workcamper (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Recruitment February 23, 2026–February 1, 2027; 24 hours per person and full hookups.
- SC09: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Waccamaw recreation-area RV host (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Cox Ferry Lake historical 2025–August 31, 2026 assignment; direct URL redirected.
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PrivateTaking applicationsMixed
Standing Pines
2027 work-camper team · Hartsville
Guest service · Camp store · Grounds · Activities and events
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Spring 2027 roles open; winter 2027 filled.
The employer offers an RV-site exchange for 16 weekly hours: a couple may split eight each or one person may provide all 16. Additional paid work may be available. Its page advertises 2027 roles but explicitly says the winter 2027 team is full, despite other winter wording. Treat later-season availability as a question for the employer.
- Pay: Site exchange; optional additional paid hours, rate unstated.
- Housing or RV: Full-hookup site, utilities and laundry.
- Hours and duties: 16 hours/week per site; minimum two months, preference for six.
- Season or dates: 2027; winter team full; individual later-season dates vary.
- Who can apply: Couples or qualifying individuals; role fit and availability.
- How to apply: Employer team page and published contact.
- Still to confirm: Ask which spring/summer roles remain and separate exchange hours from wages.
Place guide: Standing Pines
See the openingStanding Pines [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID SC009
- SC11: Standing Pines, Join our team (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2027 work-camper roles; 16 hours for site; winter team explicitly full.
Opening not reconfirmed (1)
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NonprofitOpening not reconfirmedMixed
Gravatt Camp and Conference Center
2027 summer counselors and programme staff · Aiken
Residential counselor · Camp activities · Junior work crew
Reported in the research on Oct 9, 2026; on recheck the page shows a programme, not a dated opening. Confirm with the employer before you apply.
Gravatt announces 2027 summer staff applications for fall 2026, with a May 16–August 1 availability window for its seasonal 'Permanent Staff.' That title does not mean year-round employment. Junior staff are explicitly volunteers. The page confirms on-site counseling in tents/cabins but gives no wage or lodging-cost package.
- Pay: Paid adult seasonal staff terms to confirm; junior staff volunteer.
- Housing or RV: On-site camp duties; lodging charges/benefits not specified.
- Hours and duties: Full summer availability; staff training and screening.
- Season or dates: May 16–August 1, 2027; application deadlines to be published.
- Who can apply: College/high-school counselors; junior staff grade requirements; background checks.
- How to apply: Summer application links when posted; contact camp director.
- Still to confirm: Confirm application opening, pay and housing separately for each staff category.
Gravatt Camp and Conference Center [email protected] 803-648-1817
Sources (2) and research ID SC017
- SC22: Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Employment opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2027 summer intake announced; year-round dining positions and 2026–2027 internships.
- SC23: Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Giving and nonprofit status (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Independent nonprofit with Episcopal heritage and year-round retreat operations.
Accepts applications (5)
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StateAccepts applicationsWork exchange
South Carolina State Parks
Lee State Park host · Bishopville
Campground host · Guest service · Grounds
Lee publishes a specific host page and says it always accepts applications. It describes a host site with 50-amp electricity, county water and septic service, making the physical benefit more concrete than the statewide overview. No dated vacancy or separate pay offer is stated; availability still needs a park response.
- Pay: No cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Full-hookup host site: 50 amp, water and septic.
- Hours and duties: Confirm local schedule; statewide minimum is 20 hours.
- Season or dates: Rolling applications; dates by agreement.
- Who can apply: Own camping accommodation and park selection; confirm rig restrictions.
- How to apply: Contact Lee State Park through its volunteer page.
- Still to confirm: Request upcoming months, length of stay and exact service requirement.
Place guide: Lee State Park
Lee State Park [email protected]
Sources (3) and research ID SC002
- SC03: Lee State Park, Volunteer opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Standing host applications and 50-amp full hookups.
- SC01: South Carolina State Parks, Volunteer and host openings (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Minimum hours and individual park intake; mixed 2026–2027 listings.
- SC02: South Carolina State Parks, Our Amazing Campground Hosts (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Confirms extended campsite stays in exchange for service; no universal cash wage.
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CountyAccepts applicationsPaid
Greenville County Recreation
Pavilion party hosts and concessions · Taylors / Greenville area
Party host · Concession attendant · Admissions · Skate attendant
The Pavilion's own jobs page recruits party hosts, admissions/concession personnel and rink-related staff. This directly meets the broader request for playground, attraction and food-service work connected with recreation. The page supports an active hiring channel but does not establish free accommodation or a universal wage.
- Pay: Pay not stated on the official overview.
- Housing or RV: No housing or RV benefit stated.
- Hours and duties: Nights and weekends; schedule varies by position.
- Season or dates: Standing recruitment page.
- Who can apply: Role-specific qualifications; willingness to obtain required first-aid/CPR training.
- How to apply: Apply through links on the Pavilion jobs page.
- Still to confirm: Check the linked county requisition for the current rate and opening before publishing.
Sources (1) and research ID SC005
- SC06: Greenville County Recreation, Pavilion jobs (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Party host, concessions, admissions and other recreation jobs; no lodging benefit stated.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsWork exchange
Outside Inn Campground
Farm and campground work camping · Santee
Guest services · Farmstand · Animal care · Grounds · Photography
Outside Inn explicitly welcomes rolling work-camper inquiries for a working farm and campground. Roles include front-of-house hospitality, farmstand upkeep, animal feeding, maintenance and property photography. It provides an RV site with utilities, but the page does not quantify weekly hours, cash compensation or a minimum stay. Those omissions need a written agreement.
- Pay: Work exchange; no cash rate stated.
- Housing or RV: Own rig on full-hookup 30/50-amp site; water, sewer and utilities included.
- Hours and duties: Hours and duration not stated; negotiate before acceptance.
- Season or dates: Rolling applications; 2026–2027 operations shown.
- Who can apply: Self-directed, comfortable around animals; provide rig details and skills.
- How to apply: Email availability, skills, rig and reason for applying.
- Still to confirm: Obtain workload, days off and task boundaries before advertising an exact package.
Place guide: Outside Inn Campground
Outside Inn Campground [email protected] 803-974-8585
Sources (1) and research ID SC010
- SC12: Outside Inn Campground, Work Camper (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Rolling work exchange with full hookups and utilities; hours unspecified.
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NonprofitAccepts applicationsPaid
Gravatt Camp and Conference Center
Year-round retreat dining and internships · Aiken
Dining services · Guest hospitality · Camp internship
The current employer page lists a full-time assistant dining services manager, a part-time dining services team member and 2026–2027 internships. These serve the camp and conference operation throughout the year. The page gives a year-round application route separate from summer staff, but does not establish lodging or pay amounts.
- Pay: Rate and internship compensation not stated.
- Housing or RV: No housing or RV benefit stated.
- Hours and duties: Full-time manager or part-time team member; internship terms vary.
- Season or dates: Current year-round recruitment; internships 2026–2027.
- Who can apply: Hospitality and Christian-ministry fit; role-specific qualifications.
- How to apply: Year-round application plus résumé to executive director.
- Still to confirm: Request full descriptions and whether any internship includes accommodation.
Gravatt Camp and Conference Center [email protected] 803-648-1817
Sources (2) and research ID SC018
- SC22: Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Employment opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2027 summer intake announced; year-round dining positions and 2026–2027 internships.
- SC23: Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Giving and nonprofit status (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Independent nonprofit with Episcopal heritage and year-round retreat operations.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Six Flags / Carowinds
Theme-park visitor, food and recreation jobs · North Carolina/South Carolina border
Food service · Guest services · Attractions · Seasonal events
Carowinds has an employer careers channel for a park straddling the state line. It belongs in both state discovery reports but represents one operation, not two employers. Job-specific duties and rates come from individual requisitions; the central page reviewed does not establish a general RV or employee-housing package.
- Pay: Rates vary by posted role.
- Housing or RV: No general housing or RV benefit verified on the careers overview.
- Hours and duties: Role-specific seasonal shifts.
- Season or dates: Standing hiring channel; individual postings govern.
- Who can apply: Age and qualifications vary by position.
- How to apply: Carowinds official careers page.
- Still to confirm: Check current food, guest-service and event requisitions; deduplicate with NC018.
Sources (1) and research ID SC020
- SC25: Six Flags / Carowinds, Carowinds careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) One park serving the North Carolina/South Carolina border; linked hiring channel, no general housing promise.
Volunteer program (5)
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StateVolunteer programWork exchange
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State Parks campground and visitor hosts · Statewide
Campground host · Visitor services · Maintenance · Retail
The official volunteer page lists park-specific host needs, including 2026–2027 periods. A director's account confirms campsite stays in exchange for service and identifies maintenance, welcome-station, retail and programme duties. Apply through each park; the central list is a programme entry point, not a count of unfilled jobs. Lee and Colleton below add concrete site-level evidence.
- Pay: No cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Campsite residence in exchange for service; utilities vary by park.
- Hours and duties: Minimum 20 hours weekly; confirm solo/couple interpretation with park.
- Season or dates: Standing programme; check individual 2026–2027 periods.
- Who can apply: Park selection and application; specific screening requirements not detailed centrally.
- How to apply: State volunteer page and park-specific contacts.
- Still to confirm: Ask each park for its current host calendar, precise hours per person and utility terms.
Sources (2) and research ID SC001
- SC01: South Carolina State Parks, Volunteer and host openings (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Minimum hours and individual park intake; mixed 2026–2027 listings.
- SC02: South Carolina State Parks, Our Amazing Campground Hosts (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Confirms extended campsite stays in exchange for service; no universal cash wage.
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FederalVolunteer programVolunteer
National Park Service
Fort Sumter / Fort Moultrie / Charles Pinckney RV volunteers · Mount Pleasant and Charleston area
Visitor host · Interpretation · Historic-site support
NPS houses RV volunteers at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site while assigning work at several sites. The agreement requires 32 hours weekly for three to four months and a separate vehicle for travel. The park specifically excludes residence from mid-August to mid-October, an important scheduling limit missing from generic host lists.
- Pay: No cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Full hookups, 30/50-amp power, Wi-Fi and washer/dryer access.
- Hours and duties: 32 hours/week; likely at least one weekend day.
- Season or dates: Three to four months; no on-site RV volunteers mid-August–mid-October.
- Who can apply: Own RV and car; multi-site assignments.
- How to apply: Volunteer coordinator email link on NPS page; current opportunities on Volunteer.gov.
- Still to confirm: Confirm arrival outside the excluded period and exact worksite schedule.
National Park Service 843-883-3123
Sources (1) and research ID SC008
- SC10: National Park Service, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie RV Volunteers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 32 hours; three to four months; no residence mid-August–mid-October.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
Brookgreen Gardens
Garden, wildlife and cultural visitor volunteers · Murrells Inlet
Visitor service · Interpretation · Garden support · Events
Brookgreen accepts adult volunteers across its gardens and cultural/wildlife operations, with flexible scheduling and many roles. This is a substantial visitor-serving nonprofit prospect beyond camping. The reviewed page verifies volunteer intake, but neither accommodation nor a resident-host exchange is promised.
- Pay: Unpaid volunteering.
- Housing or RV: No housing or RV benefit stated.
- Hours and duties: Flexible schedules by assignment.
- Season or dates: Year-round programme.
- Who can apply: At least 18 years old.
- How to apply: Volunteer application or contact Manager of Volunteer Engagement.
- Still to confirm: Ask for currently needed visitor-facing roles and any seasonal commitments.
Brookgreen Gardens 843-235-6056
Sources (1) and research ID SC011
- SC13: Brookgreen Gardens, Volunteer opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Adult volunteer applications across gardens, wildlife and cultural interpretation.
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FederalVolunteer programVolunteer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hartwell Lake volunteer recreation hosts · South Carolina shore; also Georgia
Park host · Visitor services · Maintenance
The Corps' own volunteer page offers full-hookup camping for volunteers with a self-contained RV. It distinguishes a 25-hour solo commitment from 35 hours for a couple. Hartwell spans two states, so obtain the actual assignment location. A separate campground page discusses resident attendants; do not assume those attendant arrangements share volunteer terms.
- Pay: No volunteer cash wage stated.
- Housing or RV: Full-hookup campsite during assignment; own self-contained RV.
- Hours and duties: 25 hours/week solo; 35 hours/week per couple.
- Season or dates: Standing programme; season and duration by placement.
- Who can apply: Self-contained RV; project selection.
- How to apply: Volunteer Coordinator Annette Dotson.
- Still to confirm: Request South Carolina placements and determine whether a role is volunteer or an attendant contract.
Place guide: Hartwell Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District [email protected] 706-856-0305
Sources (2) and research ID SC016
- SC20: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Hartwell Lake volunteer information (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 25 hours solo or 35 hours per couple weekly; full-hookup campsite and own RV.
- SC21: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Hartwell Lake camping and park attendant inquiry (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Identifies South Carolina Corps campgrounds and separate attendant inquiry contact.
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StateVolunteer programVolunteer
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Guest welcome and maritime-history volunteers · Mount Pleasant
Visitor host · Museum interpretation · Events · Operations
Patriots Point directly invites volunteers to welcome visitors, share maritime history, assist at special events and support operations. It provides an application and dedicated volunteer contact. This is a useful attraction-host programme; the page also links paid jobs but does not promise accommodation for either category.
- Pay: Volunteer roles unpaid; paid jobs separate.
- Housing or RV: No housing or RV benefit stated.
- Hours and duties: Assignment-specific; ask coordinator.
- Season or dates: Standing programme.
- Who can apply: Application and role-specific requirements.
- How to apply: Download volunteer application and email the volunteer office.
- Still to confirm: Ask about visitor desk and seasonal event needs; check paid roles separately.
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum [email protected] 843-881-5941
Sources (1) and research ID SC019
- SC24: Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Guest welcome, history, events and operations; direct volunteer contact.
Past hiring only (3)
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MunicipalPast hiring onlyWork exchange
City of Clemson
Twelve Mile Park seasonal host · Clemson
Day-use park host · Visitor liaison
The city archived a 2026 seasonal host notice offering a campsite and utilities for a person supporting Twelve Mile Park. It is a valuable municipal equivalent even though the assignment concerns a recreation park and its season has ended. Preserve the city as a recruitment prospect and ask about the next cycle.
- Pay: No wage specified in the notice.
- Housing or RV: Campsite and utilities provided.
- Hours and duties: Schedule must be obtained from city.
- Season or dates: May 18–September 30, 2026; historical.
- Who can apply: Requirements to confirm from the next recruitment.
- How to apply: City parks department; archived host notice.
- Still to confirm: Ask whether the city will repeat the host role in 2027.
Place guide: Twelve Mile Park
Sources (1) and research ID SC004
- SC05: City of Clemson, Seeking Seasonal Host for Twelve Mile Park (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Archived February 16, 2026 notice; May 18–September 30 assignment is past.
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MunicipalPast hiring onlyPaid
City of Myrtle Beach
Grand Park concession attendant · Myrtle Beach
Concession attendant · Cashier · Food preparation
A municipal 2026 job bulletin documents paid concession work at Grand Park, including serving customers, handling money, preparing food and cleaning. Its closing date is August 3, so it should be retained as evidence of a recurring employer type, not described as a current opening.
- Pay: Advertised $14.35/hour.
- Housing or RV: No housing or RV benefit stated.
- Hours and duties: Part-time; recreation-event schedules.
- Season or dates: Posted July 23, closed August 3, 2026.
- Who can apply: Minimum age 16 per bulletin; other terms in next posting.
- How to apply: City HR / GovernmentJobs careers page.
- Still to confirm: Watch the next sports-season recruitment and confirm pay then.
City of Myrtle Beach via GovernmentJobs [email protected] 843-918-1114
Sources (1) and research ID SC006
- SC07: City of Myrtle Beach via GovernmentJobs, Concession Attendant, Grand Park (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) July 23–August 3, 2026 recruitment is closed; $14.35/hour.
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StatePast hiring onlyPaid
South Carolina Department of Public Health
Camp Burnt Gin seasonal staff · Wedgefield / Manchester State Forest
Residential counselor · Support services · Grounds and laundry · Activities
This state-operated camp publishes seasonal staff descriptions, including support work that combines camp responsibilities with maintenance, laundry and dishwashing. The 2026 season is past. The stated counselor/support pay is twice monthly, not weekly; resident counselor duties are more demanding and different from an RV host exchange.
- Pay: 2026 counselor/support $640 twice monthly; activity $665; lifeguard $675 twice monthly.
- Housing or RV: Residential camp assignment; no separate free-housing value or RV package stated.
- Hours and duties: Residential summer duties; precise hours to confirm.
- Season or dates: Late May–mid-July 2026; historical recruitment.
- Who can apply: Support age 16+; counselor generally 18/HS graduate; activity/lifeguard requirements differ.
- How to apply: Department of Public Health Camp Burnt Gin employment page.
- Still to confirm: Request 2027 pay, housing charges and staff schedules.
Place guide: Camp Burnt Gin
South Carolina Department of Public Health [email protected] 803-898-0784
Sources (1) and research ID SC013
- SC15: South Carolina Department of Public Health, Work at Camp Burnt Gin (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 seasonal pay and role requirements; rates are twice monthly, not weekly.
Not yet confirmed (3)
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NonprofitNot yet confirmedArrangement not confirmed
Palmetto Cove
Volunteer-run nonprofit RV park · Cleveland / northern Greenville County
Campground host · Park operations
The park's older official blog describes a nonprofit campground operated by volunteers and gives a host contact. The main website could not be read during verification. This establishes a useful operator prospect, but it does not prove current recruitment, free host camping, wages or a specific service schedule.
- Pay: Unconfirmed.
- Housing or RV: Host benefit unconfirmed; guest hookups are not a host offer.
- Hours and duties: Unconfirmed.
- Season or dates: Older programme evidence; current intake unknown.
- Who can apply: Ask about membership, volunteer selection and rig rules.
- How to apply: Published host contact; confirm it is still monitored.
- Still to confirm: Verify current operator, recruitment and benefit terms before using as an opportunity.
Palmetto Cove [email protected] 864-836-6221
Sources (1) and research ID SC012
- SC14: Palmetto Cove, About Palmetto Cove (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Older official blog describes nonprofit volunteer operation; current main site inaccessible.
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FederalNot yet confirmedArrangement not confirmed
USDA Forest Service
Buck Hall Recreation Area host · Awendaw / Francis Marion National Forest
Campground host · Visitor service
A copied federal host advertisement covered March–August 2026, but its linked Volunteer.gov page supplied no readable record. Recreation.gov verifies the facility and a September 10 reopening after earlier closure messaging. Renovation procurement still affects operations. Keep this forestry lead for direct district verification, not as a current host vacancy.
- Pay: Current terms unconfirmed.
- Housing or RV: Host accommodation unconfirmed for a future assignment.
- Hours and duties: Current requirement unconfirmed.
- Season or dates: Historical March 24–August 31, 2026 host ad; September reopening with further renovation expected.
- Who can apply: District selection; ask about construction access and RV needs.
- How to apply: Francis Marion Ranger District contact from the recreation listing.
- Still to confirm: Confirm operating calendar and whether hosts will be recruited during or after renovation.
USDA Forest Service via Recreation.gov [email protected] 843-336-2200
Sources (2) and research ID SC014
- SC16: USDA Forest Service via Recreation.gov, Buck Hall Recreation Area (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) September 10, 2026 reopening alert supersedes earlier closure expectation; construction still affects planning.
- SC17: KamperJobs / federal volunteer listing copy, Buck Hall 2026 host advertisement (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Secondary indexed historical assignment March 24–August 31, 2026; linked Volunteer.gov record returned no readable body.
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CountyNot yet confirmedArrangement not confirmed
Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
James Island County Park hosts and festival support · Charleston
Campground host · Guest shuttle · Camp store · Festival support
A historical commission agenda documents campground hosts helping the Holiday Festival of Lights. An undated secondary employer ad describes up to 35 hours weekly per site and varied guest-support duties. The current county campground and careers pages provide a verified route, but no current host intake was established. Treat the old ad's schedule as something to confirm.
- Pay: Current host compensation unconfirmed.
- Housing or RV: Current host-site package unconfirmed.
- Hours and duties: Older ad: up to 35 hours/week per site; reconfirm.
- Season or dates: Historical programme evidence; ask about future seasons and festival preparation.
- Who can apply: Current county requirements to confirm.
- How to apply: County campground office and current careers page.
- Still to confirm: Request the current host application and distinguish volunteer hosting from paid seasonal jobs.
Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission [email protected] 843-795-4386
Sources (3) and research ID SC015
- SC18: Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, November 16, 2020 commission agenda (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Historical agency evidence of campground hosts assisting Holiday Festival of Lights; not current recruitment.
- SC19: HappyVagabonds / employer advertisement, James Island County Park host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Undated secondary host advertisement; hours and site terms require current county confirmation.
- SC26: Charleston County Parks, James Island County Park campground (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Current campground and contact route. Linked careers page: https://www.ccprc.com/jobs/; current host intake unconfirmed.
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