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Camp host (attendant) Jobs

hi folks...im a newbie to the site,I'm wondering if anyone has some links to jobs for campground hosts? I have a motorhome. I'm in wisconsin but anywhere is fine. Thanks! :)
Heidi

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Permalink Reply by ken horner on March 15, 2009 at 10:08am: koa has a nation wide host program. I dont have any details tho; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Karen on March 28, 2009 at 11:03am: KOA's site is work@koa.com Each campground in the KOA system lists their jobs there as they come up, so you have to check the site often. We worked at a KOA in Florida and one in Georgia. We enjoyed both. Each campground has their own program, it is not like the same pay or same compensation at every one of them.

Look at http://happyvagabonds.com/ We found a job in Pennsylvania using that site.

If you want a volunteer campground host job, look at: http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/

For Workamper News, a magazine that lists campground jobs all over the US, Canada and Mexico, go here: http://www.workamper.com/ They do charge a fee for the magazine subscription, but if you are interested in working in campgrounds it is worth the money. We have found several jobs in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, and Kansas using that resource. They do list some jobs that are not in campgrounds, but most jobs are campground related, and require that you have an RV to live in. Again, not all of the offer the same compensation so read the ads and ask a LOT of questions when interviewing with them to make sure you know what you are getting in compensation.

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Permalink Reply by Denise Marie Flores on August 17, 2009 at 9:13am: I'd like to know the same! Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Shannon on August 19, 2009 at 9:35am: workkamper has a website that is for exactly this. it does cost something, but from what I hear, it's well worth it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Debra Stucki on August 27, 2009 at 6:18pm: There are campground host positions available in the Osceola National Forest. Greeting visitors and campers and providing them with information, assisting with camper registration, and assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of campground sites and facilities, some mowing, cleaning restrooms, trash collection and open/close entrance gate. Schedules are flexible and include between 25 - 30 hours per week. The camp host position includes a paved campsite with electric, sewer, and water hookups. The host RV sites are located in Ocean Pond Campground or Olustee Beach Day Use Area.

Immediate openings for hosts and volunteers, Filling positions now Sept 2009 through fall 2010.

Please contact Debra Stucki - Recreational Program Manager - US Forest Service Osceola National Forest.

Osceola Ranger District
24874 US Highway 90
OLustee, FL 32072
(386) 752-2577

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Permalink Reply by Robert Luke on October 2, 2009 at 12:30pm: My wife and myself are very interested in a campground host position beginning after the first of the year. Any assistance will be appreciated. Thanks, Bob and Sheila Luke; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by jackie morris on October 3, 2009 at 5:19am: workamper.com has a lot of host jobs. so does koa.com but both sites you must pay a small fee to see what is open.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jim on October 6, 2009 at 7:58am: Hello Heidi: First of all, don't pay to "join" site that is going to give you info that you can access yourself. If you're interested in California, have a look at this site:

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=886

I had a paid position with them last summer but I met many camp hosts at various CA parks. They were having a great time. Check it out. Jim; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Julie on October 15, 2009 at 5:55pm: Alot of camphost jobs are volunteer positions. I was a camphost on Lake Texoma (state park in TX.) in 2006- was great job! Volunteers were required to work 24 hours a week with free hook-ups. It's a great job and you have time to work a P/T job in town if you want/need. Volunteer.gov is where I found that job- hundreds listed on that website. Good Luck- Julie; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Denise Wirth on October 20, 2009 at 8:53pm: I have Georgia on my mind. Any suggestions for camp host positions?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lois Guyon on October 23, 2009 at 4:14pm: Heidi,

Spring Lake Nature Park in Streator, IL is looking for campground hosts. Two positions are open for someone over 21, with insurance, able to pass a background check, and having a hardtop camper and own camping equipment. A minimum stay of 30 days is requested although some stay all summer, from April 15 through November 1st. Camping is free in exchange for hosting.

If interested, send e-mail to laguyon2@yahoo.com

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Permalink Reply by Jim on October 23, 2009 at 6:29pm: Seems discriminatory to require a "hard top camper" don't you think? Why not a "pop top" or even a tent?; ▶ Reply to This