CampHostJobsWisconsin has a broad host market that extends well beyond its state parks. DNR includes state forests, equestrian campgrounds, nature centers and visitor centers, while a separate personnel channel hires paid campground and maintenance staff. WI01 WI02 WI03 County governments are particularly valuable: Marinette, Dane, Brown and St. Croix publish defined volunteer programs, and Washburn’s 2026 Totogatic advertisement documents a paid forestry-campground host with free camping. Their schedules and utilities differ, so a generic statewide host-benefit assumption would be misleading. WI04 WI05 WI06 WI07 WI08 The northern federal layer includes Apostle Islands lighthouse and island placements with housing, Chequamegon-Nicolet host recruitment and Necedah refuge service; Necedah’s specifically documented housing program is restricted to ages 18–25. WI09 WI11 WI13 Private and nonprofit routes are equally important. KCN has actual 2027 listings at Door County and Wisconsin Dells, whereas several camp and attraction pages still describe the completed 2026 summer. Camp Brosius supplies employee lodging and welcomes retirees; Lions Camp has announced its next application period; Noah’s Ark documents adult employee housing without publishing its cost. WI14 WI17 WI19 WI22 The directory therefore records programs and recruitment channels, with dates and accommodation attached to the particular role, rather than treating every source as a current vacancy.
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 (1)
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KCN Campgrounds
Door County KOA and Wisconsin Dells KOA 2027 work camping · Brussels and Wisconsin Dells
Guest services · Front desk · Housekeeping · Maintenance
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Both postings have active apply forms; season months from Dells posting.
KCN’s live employer job board contains named 2027 roles at both Wisconsin properties, including front desk, housekeeping and maintenance. The opened Door County guest-services ad lists $12–14 per hour and an RV site with utilities; Wisconsin Dells front desk lists $12–13 and an April–October term. These are actual future-season recruitment pages, rather than an inference that every KOA hires work campers. The specific job descriptions establish compensation and site benefits, but applicants should obtain their guaranteed weekly hours, start/end dates and any site conditions in the offer. WI14 WI15 WI16
- Pay: 2027 guest services: Door County $12–14/hour; Wisconsin Dells $12–13/hour. Discounts vary by property.
- Housing or RV: Both opened ads list FHU RV site with utilities; Door County also free laundry.
- Hours and duties: Full-time designation; nights/weekends/holidays possible; guaranteed hours not published in checked descriptions.
- Season or dates: 2027; Wisconsin Dells front-desk description says April–October.
- How to apply: Apply through https://kcncampgrounds.isolvedhire.com/iframe/800/; specific guest-services jobs 1826377 and 1829670.
- Still to confirm: Apply to the exact 2027 property and confirm paid hours and written RV-site conditions.
See the openingKCN Campgrounds
Sources (3) and research ID WI011
- WI14: KCN Campgrounds, Current job listings (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Live employer ATS listed 2027 Door County and Wisconsin Dells positions on check date.
- WI15: KCN Campgrounds, 2027 Door County KOA guest services: work camper (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Direct job description read: $12–14/hour, FHU site and utilities; employer application available.
- WI16: KCN Campgrounds, 2027 Wisconsin Dells KOA front desk/guest services (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Direct job description read: April–October, $12–13/hour, FHU site and utilities.
Intake announced (1)
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Wisconsin Lions Foundation / Wisconsin Lions Camp
Residential camp, maintenance and rentals employment · Rosholt, Portage County
Residential counselor · Activity specialist · Maintenance assistant · Rentals staff · Rentals supervisor
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Summer 2027 applications expected late fall 2026; rentals PDF (2025) not opened.
Wisconsin Lions Camp explicitly states that summer 2026 applications are closed and 2027 applications will become available in late fall. Residential counselors, specialists and healthcare staff are distinguished from hourly maintenance, kitchen and rentals staff. The residential package includes room and board; the hourly section promises meals during shifts without extending residential benefits to those roles. A separate June 2025 rentals-supervisor description documents salaried guest-group hosting and camp operations, but does not establish a current vacancy. This is a substantial camp employer with several different routes. WI17 WI18
- Pay: Published residential base $500/week; hourly jobs rate unspecified. Reconfirm 2027 rates.
- Housing or RV: Room/board and laundry listed for residential positions; hourly staff only shift meals explicitly listed.
- Season or dates: 2027 applications announced for late fall; 2026 closed. Rentals description revised June 2025.
- How to apply: https://www.wisconsinlionscamp.com/employment/ — use linked employer application when 2027 intake opens.
- Still to confirm: Ask when 2027 maintenance/rentals applications open and whether those particular jobs include housing.
Place guide: Wisconsin Lions Camp
Wisconsin Lions Foundation / Wisconsin Lions Camp [email protected] 715-677-4969
Sources (2) and research ID WI012
- WI17: Wisconsin Lions Foundation / Wisconsin Lions Camp, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 applications expressly closed; summer 2027 applications promised late fall. Residential and hourly benefits differ.
- WI18: Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Rentals supervisor job description (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Revised June 2025; evidence of salaried rentals/hosting role, not a current vacancy.
Accepts applications (2)
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Limited-term seasonal park and forest employment · Statewide
Campground attendant · Visitor-services associate · Park technician · Groundskeeper · Naturalist
DNR’s separate paid seasonal channel includes campground attendants, visitor-services associates, park technicians, groundskeepers, educators and park rangers. The January 2026 announcement describes property and facility maintenance and service to visitors, with employment generally running from spring or early summer into late summer or fall. This is a practical alternative for applicants who want wages or day-use work. Search the state personnel system for the individual appointment; the announcement alone does not establish an October opening or promise accommodation. WI03
- Season or dates: January 21, 2026 campaign; future individual postings determine employment dates.
- How to apply: https://wisc.jobs — search Parks; follow the particular state job announcement.
- Still to confirm: Check Wisc.Jobs for the next limited-term campground or visitor-services appointment and its compensation.
Sources (1) and research ID WI002
- WI03: Wisconsin DNR, DNR now hiring state park system seasonal staff (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) January 21, 2026 seasonal recruitment; Wisc.Jobs application route.
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North Star Camp for Boys
Residential staff and wilderness trip leaders · Hayward, northwestern Wisconsin
Residential counselor · Activity instructor · Wilderness trip leader
North Star’s own recruitment page describes paid counselor/activity-instructor appointments and wilderness trip leadership at its Hayward residential camp. Counselor positions explicitly include room and board, while trip leadership involves preparing and guiding canoeing or hiking excursions and completing relevant safety training. This is active camper supervision rather than a light-duty campground-host exchange. The undated page supplies recurring summer date ranges, but it does not clearly identify the next hiring year; confirm the year before relying on the application as a current vacancy. WI20
- Pay: Competitive salary stated; specific amount not published.
- Housing or RV: Counselor description provides summer room/board, with counselor quarters in camper cabins.
- Hours and duties: Residential child supervision plus activity instruction; wilderness roles have trip and certification duties.
- Season or dates: Undated summer recruitment page; counselor example June 1–August 6, possible late-August extension.
- Who can apply: Child-appropriate communal conduct; role-specific safety and physical requirements.
- How to apply: https://northstarcamp.com/staff/open-positions/ — linked official CampInTouch staff application.
- Still to confirm: Confirm 2027 intake and ask which non-counseling or trip roles are available with accommodation.
North Star Camp for Boys 715-462-3254
Sources (1) and research ID WI014
- WI20: North Star Camp for Boys, Explore summer positions (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Undated recurring summer recruitment; counselor and wilderness roles with room/board. Year of next appointment requires confirmation.
Volunteer program (7)
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State park, forest, recreation-area and equestrian hosting · Statewide
Campground host · Nature-center host · Visitor-center volunteer
Wisconsin’s host network extends through state forests and recreation areas as well as parks. Its February 2026 campaign specifically identified equestrian hosting at Governor Knowles, both Kettle Moraine units and Wildcat Mountain. The standing volunteer page adds nature-center and visitor-center service, widening the search beyond overnight campgrounds. Applications go through Volunteer Impact or the property office. The 2026 recruitment notice described variable May–November assignments and preferred one or two months; it is not a remaining-vacancy list for October. WI01 WI02
- Pay: Volunteer; no wage advertised.
- Housing or RV: Host stays at an assigned campground campsite; obtain the property-specific utility and fee terms.
- Hours and duties: A few volunteer hours daily; 1–2 months preferred in 2026 campaign.
- Season or dates: 2026 campaign May–November, varying by property; standing applications accepted anytime.
- How to apply: Use Volunteer Impact linked at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/volunteer; paper applications can go to the chosen property.
- Still to confirm: Ask the chosen forest or park about 2027 host dates, site services and equestrian requirements.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources [email protected] 608-261-8453
Sources (2) and research ID WI001
- WI01: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, DNR seeking volunteer campground hosts for 2026 season (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) February 18, 2026 recruitment; May–November varies by property; not confirmation any advertised slot remains vacant.
- WI02: Wisconsin DNR, Volunteer opportunities (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Standing host, visitor-center and nature-center routes; official Volunteer Impact application link.
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Marinette County Parks
Volunteer campground host program · Marinette County, northeastern Wisconsin
Campground host · Visitor information · Light maintenance
Marinette County publishes a direct host description and application, allowing individuals or couples to serve for at least two weeks. Hosts answer tourism and campground questions, monitor restroom conditions, help clean and sell firewood, and refer enforcement problems to staff. Although the introduction says there is no compensation, the detailed resources section explicitly provides a no-cost campsite, a business-use county phone and limited firewood. The county supplies no RV or tent. This is a defined county program, not a general suggestion to contact a park. WI04
- Pay: No monetary earnings; county phone for campground business and up to one firewood bundle/day.
- Housing or RV: No-cost campsite for service period; bring own shelter and camping equipment.
- Hours and duties: At least two weeks; morning and evening duties.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Background check; own camping equipment; communication skills.
- How to apply: Campground Host Application linked at https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/departments/parks/general-information/campground-host/
- Still to confirm: Confirm the assigned campground, utility provision and dates in the written host agreement.
Sources (1) and research ID WI003
- WI04: Marinette County Parks, Campground host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Undated standing program; explicit free site later on page despite introductory no-compensation wording.
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Dane County Parks
Volunteer campground host program · Babcock, Brigham, Lake Farm, Mendota and Token Creek campgrounds; Madison area
Campground host · Visitor assistance · Light maintenance
Dane County’s host description names five campgrounds and provides a useful distinction between their host sites. Hosts greet visitors, assist with registration questions, report concerns, walk the campground and undertake light maintenance. They serve at least five days per week, normally taking full days off Tuesday or Wednesday, and the document describes hosts as on call while onsite. Camping fees are waived, but utilities are not uniform. This program therefore warrants a detailed schedule discussion, particularly for people seeking a tightly limited daily shift. WI05
- Pay: Volunteer; camping fees waived.
- Housing or RV: Own camping unit. Lake Farm, Token Creek and Babcock have full hookup; Mendota electric with water/dumping elsewhere. Confirm Brigham.
- Hours and duties: At least 5 days/week; on-call while onsite; weekends and holidays important.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: References, interview and background check; own communication device.
- How to apply: Use the application process described in https://parks-lwrd.danecounty.gov/documents/PDFs/volunteer/Campground-Host-Volunteer-Project-Description.pdf; contact the named lead park ranger.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the current coordinator, open campground and limits of on-call availability.
Dane County Parks [email protected] 608-220-4386
Sources (1) and research ID WI004
- WI05: Dane County Parks, Volunteer campground host program: project description (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Undated two-page program description; five-day schedule and site-specific utilities.
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Brown County Parks
Bay Shore County Park and Reforestation Camp hosts · New Franken and Suamico, Green Bay area
Campground host · Registration assistance · Cleaning
Brown County offers one application covering Bay Shore County Park and the Reforestation Camp, an especially useful forest-recreation lead outside the state system. Duties combine visitor questions and registration help with campsite/restroom cleaning and communication with rangers. The form explicitly warns that applying does not mean any host opening presently exists. It is therefore a standing interest channel. Applicants should read its insurance question carefully and clarify the required coverage before making travel plans; the application asks about substantial automobile liability limits. WI06
- Pay: Volunteer with no-charge campsite.
- Housing or RV: Minimum water/electric site provided; applicant supplies camping unit.
- Hours and duties: Available at site most weekdays and every weekend.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Background check; application asks about $1 million automobile liability coverage or willingness to obtain it.
- How to apply: Email completed official PDF application to [email protected].
- Still to confirm: Ask which property has a forthcoming placement and confirm insurance and utility requirements.
Brown County Parks [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID WI005
- WI06: Brown County Parks, Campground host application: Bay Shore and Reforestation Camp (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Application explicitly does not establish current vacancies.
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St. Croix County Parks
Glen Hills volunteer campground host · Glen Hills, western Wisconsin
Campground host · Reservation assistance · Light maintenance
The county’s Get Involved page describes a specific Glen Hills host position, including greeting campers, assisting with reservations, conducting walkthroughs, reporting concerns and light maintenance. It provides a free campsite with utilities and asks for a minimum month of service on at least five days each week. Unlike an ordinary volunteer workday, this is explicitly a resident campground role with an own-camping-unit requirement. The Parks Administrator is a relevant program enquiry contact; the page does not identify a currently unfilled date block. WI08
- Pay: Volunteer; duty phone, training and county park pass.
- Housing or RV: Free campsite with utilities; own camping unit required.
- Hours and duties: At least 5 days/week for minimum one month; flexible hours.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Background check and own camping unit.
- How to apply: https://www.sccwi.gov/1031/Get-Involved — contact Parks Administrator about the host program.
- Still to confirm: Request the next available month and a written description of utilities and duty expectations.
Place guide: Glen Hills County Park
St. Croix County [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID WI007
- WI08: St. Croix County, Get involved: Glen Hills volunteer campground host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Standing county host program and Parks Administrator contact.
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National Park Service
Apostle Islands lighthouse keeper, island host and mainland service · Bayfield and Apostle Islands, Lake Superior
Lighthouse keeper · Island campground host · Visitor-information volunteer · Maintenance volunteer
Apostle Islands offers one of the strongest alternatives to campground-only searching: lighthouse interpretation, island hosting, mainland information desks, natural-resource projects and facility maintenance. The September 2026 page confirms shared housing for island volunteers at their duty station and possible RV pads for selected mainland roles. The FAQ requires substantial work commitments and excludes non-volunteer guests and pets from government quarters. Island transport is provided, but mainland accommodation between assignments is not. Monitor the actual Volunteer.gov posting for each island and year; a general program description is not an assignment offer. WI09 WI10
- Pay: Unpaid volunteer program; transport to island duty station and supplies provided.
- Housing or RV: Island duty-station housing, often shared; some mainland RV pads may be available. No mainland housing for island volunteers.
- Hours and duties: Lighthouse minimum 3 weeks, generally 8-hour days; housing requires at least 32 hours/week. Other host assignments vary.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Only registered volunteers in housing; no pets in government housing.
- How to apply: https://www.nps.gov/apis/getinvolved/volunteer.htm and the linked https://www.volunteer.gov listings.
- Still to confirm: Check next-summer island announcements and confirm resupply, shared quarters and off-duty travel arrangements.
Place guide: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
National Park Service 715-779-9114
Sources (2) and research ID WI008
- WI09: National Park Service, Apostle Islands: volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Updated September 7, 2026; island housing and possible mainland RV pad.
- WI10: National Park Service, Apostle Islands volunteer frequently asked questions (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Updated September 7, 2026; housing occupancy and workload restrictions.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Friends of Necedah
Necedah volunteer and young-adult residential projects · Necedah, Juneau County
Visitor-services volunteer · Maintenance volunteer · Conservation project assistant
Necedah publishes both general volunteering and a more restricted residential project route. The latter is for people ages 18–25 who commit at least six weeks to biology, maintenance, management or visitor services; housing accompanies a set schedule of at least 24 hours weekly. General volunteers and the Friends group support additional refuge functions, but the page does not extend housing to every volunteer. This distinction matters for older work campers: the refuge remains a worthwhile service contact, while the specifically documented housing program has an age limit. WI11
- Pay: Volunteer; qualifying college participants may apply for a Friends scholarship after completion, not a guaranteed wage.
- Housing or RV: Housing documented for the age 18–25 project program only.
- Hours and duties: Residential project: at least 6 weeks and 24 hours/week.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- Who can apply: Age 18–25 for the specific residential program; general volunteering is separate.
- How to apply: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/necedah/get-involved — contact refuge for project placement; Friends contact is separately published on page.
- Still to confirm: Confirm whether the residential project is recruiting and whether any separate adult RV arrangement exists.
Place guide: Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [email protected] 608-565-2551
Sources (1) and research ID WI009
- WI11: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Necedah National Wildlife Refuge: get involved (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) General volunteer tasks and separate housing-supported age 18–25 program.
Past hiring only (4)
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Washburn County Forestry
Totogatic Park and Campground LTE host · Northwestern Wisconsin; Spooner forestry administration
Paid campground host · Grounds maintenance · Custodial work
The county’s January 22, 2026 host bulletin is a concrete paid forestry-park example. The host works at Totogatic Park and Campground, selling firewood and ice, greeting visitors, cleaning facilities and maintaining grounds. The stated season ended around mid-September, so this entry records an established recruitment pattern rather than asserting a current vacancy. Its hourly wage and free-camping provision make it materially different from neighboring volunteer programs. The next annual posting should be checked for revised pay, allowable hours and licence requirements. WI07
- Pay: 2026: $11.28/hour; no employment benefits advertised.
- Housing or RV: Free camping; must supply own camper trailer and live primarily at park.
- Hours and duties: Up to 686 hours; variable evenings/weekends.
- Season or dates: 2026 approximately mid-May–mid-September; past season.
- Who can apply: 18+; customer-service/custodial experience; valid Wisconsin driver’s licence and excellent record.
- How to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washburncowi — monitor next LTE Campground Host posting; historical bulletin /jobs/newprint/5208257.
- Still to confirm: Monitor the county hiring portal for the 2027 Totogatic position and changed hourly rate.
Place guide: Totogatic Park
Washburn County / GovernmentJobs
Sources (1) and research ID WI006
- WI07: Washburn County / GovernmentJobs, LTE campground host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Opened January 22, 2026; mid-May–mid-September work period has passed; historical paid-host benchmark.
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Indiana University
Camp Brosius seasonal staff and internships · Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Office manager · Maintenance staff · Housekeeping · Waterfront staff · Program director
Camp Brosius is physically in Wisconsin, despite being operated by Indiana University. The employment page names maintenance, housekeeping, office management, waterfront and program jobs and explicitly provides employee food and lodging. It also encourages teachers and retirees, making it broader than a student-only summer camp. The displayed 2026 work term has ended, so the active application link should be used to enquire about the next intake rather than assuming a present vacancy. Published age and work-authorization rules apply, with higher requirements for lead appointments. WI19
- Pay: Paid employment; dollar rate not published in checked page.
- Housing or RV: Employee food and lodging provided.
- Hours and duties: Published full-summer minimum 10 weeks; some part-time opportunities encouraged.
- Season or dates: Published May 25–August 2, 2026; past season.
- Who can apply: 18+ and eligible to work in United States; lead roles 21+ and additional driving requirements.
- How to apply: https://brosius.iu.edu/about/employment.html — official online application; director enquiries via [email protected].
- Still to confirm: Request the 2027 office, housekeeping or maintenance term and employee lodging details.
Place guide: Camp Brosius
Indiana University / Camp Brosius [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID WI013
- WI19: Indiana University / Camp Brosius, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Wisconsin facility despite Indiana employer. Published employment dates May 25–August 2, 2026 have passed.
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NonprofitPast hiring onlyPaid
Bethel Horizons Ministries
Seasonal outdoor education and residential camp staff · Dodgeville, southwestern Wisconsin
Senior counselor · Naturalist · Arts instructor · Lifeguard
Bethel Horizons publishes a 2026 senior-counselor opportunity alongside broader recruitment for artists, naturalists, lifeguards and junior/senior counselors. The detailed position includes camper mentoring, leading activities and working in a residential camp environment, with a stated starting weekly salary plus free housing and meals. Its June–August dates are already past. Preserve this as evidence of a repeat seasonal employer in southwestern Wisconsin and ask about the next program year, especially if outdoor education or arts work is a better fit than general campground maintenance. WI21
- Pay: 2026 senior counselor: from $400/week, experience dependent.
- Housing or RV: 2026 senior-counselor description: free housing and meals.
- Season or dates: June 1–August 14, 2026; past season.
- How to apply: https://bethelhorizons.org/employment/ — follow employer’s application link for the applicable season.
- Still to confirm: Request next-year naturalist, arts or senior counselor vacancies and reconfirm residential compensation.
Bethel Horizons Ministries [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID WI015
- WI21: Bethel Horizons Ministries, Work at camp (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Explicit June 1–August 14, 2026 senior counselor example; historical, not current vacancy.
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Herschend / Noah’s Ark Waterpark
Seasonal waterpark employment · Wisconsin Dells
Lifeguard · Admissions · Park services · Maintenance · Cabana service
Noah’s Ark’s official jobs page names Herschend and links the employer’s Workday system. It documents recreation-attraction jobs and states that affordable employee housing is available for workers ages 18 and over. Its headline and Memorial Day–Labor Day schedule refer to 2026, whose summer season has ended; the page is a strong next-season hiring route rather than proof of current work. Accommodation cost, room sharing and eligibility beyond age were not supplied. Ask for those terms directly instead of importing older third-party exchange-student housing prices. WI22
- Pay: 2026 page: starting wages at least $13/hour except bartender/cabana servers $11/hour plus tips; specific roles list higher upper starting rates.
- Housing or RV: Affordable housing available for employees 18+; cost and type unspecified.
- Hours and duties: Varied schedules including weekends/holidays; park-facing jobs may require prolonged standing.
- Season or dates: Published 2026 recruitment; Memorial Day weekend–Labor Day; historical season.
- Who can apply: 18+ for housing; work authorization and role-specific requirements.
- How to apply: https://noahsarkwaterpark.com/jobs/ — View Positions & Apply Now links to Herschend Workday.
- Still to confirm: Monitor 2027 postings and obtain the exact housing rate and minimum employment commitment.
Place guide: Noah's Ark Waterpark
Noah’s Ark Waterpark / Herschend
Sources (1) and research ID WI016
- WI22: Noah’s Ark Waterpark / Herschend, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official 2026 recruitment page; seasonal period Memorial Day–Labor Day has passed. Housing age 18+; cost absent. Employer now identified as Herschend.
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USDA Forest Service
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest host network · Northern Wisconsin: Lakewood-Laona, Medford-Park Falls, Great Divide, Washburn and Eagle River-Florence districts
Campground host · Visitor assistance · Campground maintenance
Official indexed Forest Service evidence supplies a detailed host guide covering all five district areas, with examples such as Boulder, Chippewa, Namekagon, Wanoka and Franklin Lake. Its described arrangement includes a free site, host-supplied living unit, cleaning supplies and substantial weekend/holiday presence. Direct retrieval of the guide and current volunteer page was blocked, and the guide’s issue date was not established. Retain this as a well-supported program prospect, while verifying any individual campground’s present operation, host availability and amenities through the district or Volunteer.gov. WI12 WI13
- Pay: Indexed guide: volunteer, free campsite and maintenance supplies.
- Housing or RV: Indexed guide: amenities vary; own motorhome/RV or comparable shelter.
- Hours and duties: Indexed guide: at least 1 month; Friday morning–Monday evening plus holidays expected.
- Season or dates: Guide describes typical May 1–October 31 season; year and current placements unverified.
- How to apply: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/working-with-us/volunteers; search Chequamegon-Nicolet on https://www.volunteer.gov.
- Still to confirm: Obtain the current host guide directly and match a district assignment to published Volunteer.gov dates.
USDA Forest Service 715-362-1300
Sources (2) and research ID WI010
- WI12: USDA Forest Service, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: volunteers (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official search result links host opportunities guide; direct retrieval returned 403.
- WI13: USDA Forest Service, Chequamegon-Nicolet campground host opportunities guide (Official indexed evidence only, checked Oct 9, 2026) Extensive indexed guide text read; direct PDF retrieval failed. Undated standing description, no verified live vacancy.
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