The Bureau of Reclamation manages water infrastructure and recreation sites across 17 western states, operating more than 340 reservoirs and 700 recreation areas. Many reservoirs — including Lake Mead, Glen Canyon/Lake Powell, and Shasta Lake — host campgrounds, marinas, and visitor facilities that rely on seasonal staff and volunteer hosts.
Reclamation positions are relatively rare compared to NPS, Forest Service, or Army Corps openings — but they offer access to some of the most dramatic reservoir settings in the American West. Both paid and volunteer listings are shown below.
The Bureau of Reclamation manages recreation areas at reservoirs across the American West, including Lake Mead (jointly with NPS), Lake Powell/Glen Canyon (jointly with NPS), Shasta Lake, Flaming Gorge (jointly with USFS), and dozens of smaller reservoir recreation areas throughout the 17 western states.
Paid Bureau of Reclamation positions are posted through USAJOBS. Volunteer positions are managed by individual area offices and posted on Volunteer.gov. Browse listings below and click through to the official source to apply.
Both volunteer and paid positions exist at Bureau of Reclamation recreation areas. Volunteer positions may include a free campsite in exchange for service hours. Paid positions are formal GS appointments posted through USAJOBS.
Hookup availability varies by recreation area and facility. Some developed Reclamation campgrounds offer electric and water hookups at the host site; others may be more primitive. Always confirm hookup details with the specific area office before accepting a position.
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