What are workamping jobs in Alabama? Workamping jobs in Alabama include camp host positions at state parks and national forests, volunteer host roles at BLM and Army Corps of Engineers sites, and paid seasonal positions at private RV parks and campgrounds. There are currently 26 open positions in Alabama.
Alabama rewards workampers who like a long, warm season and an easygoing pace. Camp host and RV jobs cluster along the Gulf Coast around Gulf State Park and Orange Beach, where snowbird traffic keeps campgrounds full from October through April, and across the lakes and ridges of the north at Lake Guntersville and the Bankhead National Forest. Expect positions with state parks, Corps of Engineers lakes, and private RV resorts, most offering a full-hookup site in exchange for gatehouse, grounds, or housekeeping hours. Spring and fall are the sweet spots inland, while the coast hires hardest for winter. Pay-plus-site arrangements are common, and many Alabama employers welcome couples and first-time workampers looking for a gentle introduction to life on the road.
26 workamping opportunities in Alabama — 1 paid job, 16 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 9 volunteer opportunities.
Fish & Wildlife Service — Decatur, AL
The refuge is seeking experienced volunteer couples who have demonstrated experience helping with Visitor Center operations on national wildlife refuges or similar federal public lands sites. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, work well with other volunteers and refuge staff, can ada…
National Park Service — Fort Payne, AL
Do you like meeting new people from all over the country? Do you like sharing your love of the outdoors, nature, and public lands with your community? If so, apply to be a Front Desk Volunteer at Little River Canyon National Preserve! We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic WEEKEND volunteers…
National Park Service — Fort Payne, AL
Do you like meeting people from all over the country? Do you like sharing your love of the outdoors, nature, and public lands with your community? If so, apply to be a Relief Front Desk Volunteer at Little River Canyon National Preserve! We are looking for volunteers to staff the front desk at the …
Montgomery KOA Journey — Montgomery, AL — $12/hr
Starting immediately! In need a couple who can move to Montgomery KOA Journey, in Montgomery, Alabama. One of you can work in the office doing basic office work. Answering phones, making reservations, giving out maps, basic office duties. Will also do some light cleaning if needed to straighten up t…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Demopolis, AL
Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and…
National Park Service — Daviston, AL
Cannon Crew Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park support the National Park Service’s mission by helping visitors connect with the history of the Creek War and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend through historic weapons demonstrations and immersive living‑history experiences. Cannon Crew Vol…
National Park Service — Fort Payne, AL
Do you like meeting people from all over the country? Do you like spending time in the great outdoors? If so, apply to be a Trail Rover and Trail Cleanup Volunteer at Little River Canyon National Preserve! Little River Canyon National Preserve is looking for Trail Rovers and Trail Cleanup Volunteer…
National Park Service — Daviston, AL
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park preserves one of the most pivotal moments in early American history, the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814. Established in 1959, this park honors the rich cultural legacy of the Muscogee (Creek) people and the battle’s lasting impact on both the region …
National Park Service — Fort Payne, AL
Do you like meeting new people from all over the country? Do you like sharing your love of the outdoors, nature, and public lands with your community? If so, apply to be a Front Desk Volunteer at Little River Canyon National Preserve! We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic SUNDAY from 10:00 …
National Park Service — Fort Payne, AL
Do you like spending time in the great outdoors? Do you enjoy teaching others? If so, apply to be a Field Interpretation Volunteer at Little River Canyon National Preserve! Little River Canyon National Preserve is looking for volunteers to give interpretive and educational programs to visitors this…
National Park Service — Atlanta, AL
Interested in helping to uncover new stories, connections, and details of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement? As a volunteer researcher, you will work alongside our cultural resources team to conduct research into the work and lives of the Evers family and help us improve our understanding of the…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Decatur, AL
The refuge is seeking experienced volunteer couples who have demonstrated experience helping with Visitor Center operations on national wildlife refuges or similar federal public lands sites. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, work well with other volunteers and refuge staff, can ada…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ft Gaines, AL
Camp Host duties are to (un)lock gates to the campground on working days, operate a computer and the gatehouse 9 hours each day checking campers in/out, patrol the camp, answer the phone, and report to Ranger Staff any problems/issues. Must have basic computer skills working with a PC. Camp Hosts ar…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ft Gaines, AL
Camp Host duties are to (un)lock gates to the campground on working days, operate a computer and the gatehouse 9 hours each day checking campers in/out, patrol the camp, answer the phone, and report to Ranger Staff any problems/issues. Must have basic computer skills working with a PC. Camp Hosts ar…
National Park Service — Fort Payne, AL
Do you like meeting new people from all over the country? Do you like sharing your love of the outdoors, nature, and public lands with your community? If so, apply to be a Front Desk Volunteer at Little River Canyon National Preserve! We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Saturdays from 10:…
National Park Service — White Hall, AL
The incumbent will assist park staff in operating the front desk at the Interpretive Centers, and any other work designated by the Supervisor. The incumbent will operate the front desk: Standing, greeting, and orienting visitors to the Interpretive Centers. Guides will answer questions about the S…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Demopolis, AL
Seeking to fill 1 Park Host Position from 3-6 months. Schedule will be 3 days on, 6 days off. Duties include: clean and restock bathrooms and shower houses, empty trash cans, pickup trash along roads and parking lots and blow off campsites. Provide visitors information. Report any problems to Range…
Also includes 16 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Alabama.
US Forest Service — Double Springs, AL — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Bankhead NF, known for the Sipsey Wilderness in northern Alabama. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Andalusia, AL — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Conecuh NF, known for longleaf pine forest with pristine streams in southern Alabama. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Decatur, AL — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Wheeler NWR, one of the oldest refuges in the Southeast. Species focus: whooping cranes and migratory waterfowl. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve — Tuscumbia, AL — Free primitive camping + meals
Welcome visitors, maintain trails at this privately-owned 700-acre preserve.
Alabama State Parks — Rogersville, AL — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Joe Wheeler SP, known for Wheeler Lake shoreline with fishing and boating. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Alabama State Parks — Gulf Shores, AL — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Gulf SP, known for Alabama Gulf Coast beachfront with miles of white sand. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Alabama State Parks — Guntersville, AL — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Guntersville SP, known for mountaintop views over Lake Guntersville. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Alabama State Parks — Huntsville, AL — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Monte Sano SP, known for mountaintop park above Huntsville with hiking and planetarium. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Alabama State Parks — Pelham, AL — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Oak Mountain SP, known for Alabama's largest state park near Birmingham. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
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