Arizona is the heart of winter workamping. As temperatures drop up north, tens of thousands of snowbirds roll into the Sonoran Desert around Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and the famous boondocking hub of Quartzsite, and RV resorts staff up to meet them from October through April. Camp host and office jobs are plentiful at private parks, while the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and the cooler high country around Flagstaff and Sedona hire for the opposite summer season. Most positions trade gatehouse, activities, or maintenance hours for a full-hookup site, and many add hourly pay. Arizona's split climate means a workamper can chase mild weather almost year-round, making it one of the easiest states to string together back-to-back gigs.
96 workamping opportunities in Arizona — 11 paid jobs, 52 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 33 volunteer opportunities.
Paid Workamping Jobs in Arizona (11)
Lead Recreation Fee Technician
National Park Service — Grand Canyon, Arizona — $45,409/yr – $59,031/yr
You will serve as a Lead Recreation Fee Technician with National Park Service. This position is located in the Visitor & Resources Protection section of Grand Canyon National Park. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 night per month. You must obtain a government charge car…
Shooting Sports Volunteer Range Safety Officer
Bureau of Land Management — Phoenix, AZ
Shooting sports range volunteers perform a variety of duties to assist Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff in keeping the recreational shooting sports ranges operating. Volunteers are the primary source of information and assistance for visitors at the four developed shooting ranges on BLM land as…
2027 Go-Kart Track Attendant/Maintenance
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $16.50–$18.50/hr
Position Type: Full-time, seasonal />Hours: Approximately 25–30 hours per week />Season: Mid-May through early November />Schedule: Must be available Thursday through Monday, including holidays and late evenings Position Summary Circle Pines KOA Resort is looking for a friendly, dependable, and safe…
2027 Food Service Team Member – Ponderosa Pines Café & Pizzeria
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $16.50/hr
Location: Williams/Exit 167/Circle Pines KOA Resort – Williams, Arizona />Position Type: Seasonal />Season: March through the end of October. Start and End dates flexible. />Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour. />Schedule: Must be available for a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, w…
Globe Ranger District Volunteer Work Campers
Forest Service — Globe, AZ
Volunteer will serve as a Work Camper on the Globe Ranger District, Tonto National Forest. Volunteer’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Working a minimum of 24 hours per week including weekends. Greet Forest visitors with pertinent local information and reminders of the Forest S…
Astronomy Volunteer
National Park Service — Ajo, AZ
Description
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is the heart of the Sonoran Desert; located in one the remotest parts of Arizona, we enjoy some of the darkest, and driest skies in North America; an excellent place for people to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonder of the night sky. This strik…
2026 Palatki Heritage Site Host
Forest Service — Flagstaff, AZ
This is not a campsite. Hosts will live on site, work regular 6-hour days with three days off each week. An RV or Trailer is required for this position. The Forest Service provides free water, sewer, and electrical, with 30- and 50-amp hookups. Washer, dryer, full kitchen, and shower are available i…
Cunningham Camphost
Forest Service — Safford, AZ
The Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, is looking to fill volunteer campground host positions in several locations on Mt. Graham.
Duties include:
Inspections/cleaning of recreation facilities, including picking up litter, cleaning bathrooms, and emptying fire pits.
Greet visitors and…
Recreation Fee Technician
National Park Service — Flagstaff, Arizona — $40,736/yr – $52,957/yr
This position is located in Flagstaff Area National Monuments, which includes Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki National Monuments. Open to the first 25 applicants or until 07/10/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive con…
Kentucky Camp - Site Host
Forest Service — Tucson, AZ
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking friendly and independent caretakers for a historic site on the Nogales Ranger District, Coronado NF. Kentucky camp is a historic mining site located 1-1/4 hours SE of Tucson. At the site, caretakers will be responsible for greeting the public and answering questions; light…
2026 Recreation Site and Cabin Cleaning
Forest Service — Flagstaff, AZ
Come join us in breathtaking Sedona Arizona at the Red Rock Ranger District, Coconino National Forest! We have an opening for long-term and short-term (at least six months) volunteers for two rental cabins and five dispersed recreation site restroom maintenance.
Volunteers would be reimbursed for th…
Riggs Camphost
Forest Service — Safford, AZ
The Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, is looking to fill volunteer campground host positions in several locations on Mt. Graham.
Duties include:
Inspections/cleaning of recreation facilities, including picking up litter, cleaning bathrooms, and emptying fire pits.
Greet visitors and…
2026-2027 Campground Host Payson AZ Tonto National Forest
Forest Service — Payson, AZ
Campground Host
Seeking Volunteer Campground Host for Payson, AZ! Come be apart of the USFS team working in the cool Ponderosa trees of Houston Mesa CG, Ponderosa CG, Sharp Creek CG. Hook-ups are available.
Volunteer will serve as a camp host on the Tonto National Forest-Payson Ranger District. Vol…
2026 Volunteer Campground Host
Forest Service — Flagstaff, AZ
The Mogollon Rim Ranger District is located in the Coconino National Forest in Happy Jack Arizona. We are seeking motivated individuals or couples to fill positions in the Mogollon Rim Campgrounds for the 2026 summer season. Host represent the Forest Service in public contacts with visitors by givin…
Facility Management Assistant
National Park Service — Flagstaff, AZ
The division of facility management is responsible for all the facilities within the Flagstaff monuments. That responsibility includes facilities like visitor centers, housing, park roads and trails. Additional duties that this division takes care of include custodial work and daily maintenance of p…
Riverview Campground Host Gila Box Riparian NCA
Bureau of Land Management — Safford, AZ
Riverview Campground sits on a northern bench above the Gila River within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, offering broad desert vistas, an active riparian corridor, and the soft sound of the river below. Over time, the Gila River has carved steep canyon walls and supported stands o…
National Public Lands Day Event
National Park Service — Ajo, AZ
Join us for a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to restore and protect our local natural environment. This land restoration event is an opportunity for community members, volunteers, students, families, and nature enthusiasts to make a meaningful difference while learning about the im…
Interpretive Services Volunteer - 1 day/week
National Park Service — Page, AZ
Carl Hayden Visitor Center will be the incumbent volunteer's main duty station.
Staff front desk providing park and general information to the public.
Actively participate in a safe workplace culture.
Greet and introduce park visitors to the site.
Be aware, receptive and responsive to visitor needs…
Arcadia Camphost
Forest Service — Safford, AZ
The Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, is looking to fill volunteer campground host positions in several locations on Mt. Graham.
Duties include:
Inspections/cleaning of recreation facilities, including picking up litter, cleaning bathrooms, and emptying fire pits.
Greet visitors and…
Columbine Visitor Center Host
Forest Service — Safford, AZ
The Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, is looking to fill volunteer campground host positions in several locations on Mt. Graham.
Duties include:
Inspections/cleaning of recreation facilities, including picking up litter, cleaning bathrooms, and emptying fire pits.
Greet visitors and…
2026 Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site Host
Forest Service — Sedona, AZ
The Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, Arizona is recruiting Volunteer Site Hosts to spend 4 months with us (September - December, 2026), at Crane Petroglyph Heritage site. This is not a campground; visitors access the heritage site for its significant cultural and archaeological value. Hosts will …
Botany Volunteer - Payson Ranger District
Forest Service — Payson, AZ
Assist the Tonto National Forest Botanists by mapping rare plants and invasive species, pulling & treating weeds, assisting restoration efforts and collecting ecological monitoring data outdoors! Your participation will assist the Payson Ranger District in the conservation and protection of our natu…
Visitor Services Assistant
National Park Service — Coolidge, AZ
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to provide friendly and effective customer service to visitors. Ability to research and understand the culture of the Ancestral Desert People and the Casa Grande (Sivan Vahki) and explain it accurately and appropriately to visitors. Familiarity with …
Campground Host and Assistant at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Park Service — Ajo, AZ
General Park Info
Joining our team at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument you will experience the remarkable and unique landscape that is the Sonoran Desert. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is an international Biosphere Reserve and as such is a strikingly beautiful landscape with abundant oppor…
Recreation Technician
Forest Service — Tucson, AZ
The Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest is seeking Volunteer Recreation Technicians. As a Volunteer Recreation Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our forests clean, safe, and enjoyable for all. The volunteer's primary duties are:
Maintaining trailheads, campgr…
2026-2027 Tonto Basin Ranger District Volunteer Work Campers
Forest Service — Roosevelt, AZ
Recreation Work Campers serve as recreation technicians and campground hosts responsible for the routine and deferred maintenance of grounds and facilities in developed day-use recreation sites and where camping is permitted in a high-use urban forest setting. Work Campers typically offer trade-skil…
2027 Assistant Housekeeping Lead
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $16.50–$17.50/hr
Location: Williams/Exit 167/Circle Pines KOA Resort – Williams, Arizona />Position Type: Full-time, seasonal. Dates are somewhat flexible. />Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour, with higher pay possible based on experience Position Summary Circle Pines KOA Resort is looking for an organized, dependable…
2027 Campground Maintenance/Guest Services Team Member
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $16.50–$17.50/hr
Location: Williams/Exit 167/Circle Pines KOA Resort – Williams, Arizona />Position Type: Full-time, seasonal />Season: Flexible contracts available, with start dates between March and May and end dates ranging from after Labor Day through December />Schedule: Must be available for a flexible schedul…
2027 Food Service Lead – Ponderosa Pines Café & Pizzeria
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $17.50/hr
Location: Williams/Exit 167/Circle Pines KOA Resort – Williams, Arizona />Position Type: Full-time, seasonal />Season: March through the end of October />Pay: Based on experience, qualifications, availability, and seasonal commitment />Schedule: Must be available for a flexible schedule, including e…
Visitor Services/Visitor Center
National Park Service — Petrified Forest, AZ
Petrified Forest National Park loves volunteers! The park is seeking dynamic, and enthusiastic volunteers to help with visitor services. Petrified Forest protects over 221,000 acres that contain millions of years of geologic time, fossils, archaeological areas, spectacular scenery, Rt 66 and of cour…
Visitor Services and Interpretation
National Park Service — Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff Area National Monuments (FLAG) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with a variety of Visitor Services! Primary duties will include staffing a busy visitor center and providing outstanding information/orientation services. Secondary Duties may include collecting park fees, ringing up…
2027 Go-Kart Attendant
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $16.50/hr
Position Type: Part-time, seasonal />Hours: Approximately 25–30 hours per week />Season: Mid-May through early November />Schedule: MUST be available Thursday through Monday, including holidays and late evenings Position Summary Circle Pines KOA Resort is looking for a friendly, dependable, and safe…
Winter Exchange Position Northern Arizona 26/27
Seligman / Route 66 KOA Journey — Seligman, AZ — $1/hr
Exchange position available in northern Arizona at the Seligman/Route 66 KOA! Seligman is a very small town along the original Route 66 - rich in history and scenery. Enjoy mild winters and stunning starry nights. We are 2 hours from fantastic destinations including the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Sedo…
Fairbank Historic Townsite Volunteer Site Host
Bureau of Land Management — Tucson, AZ
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is situated at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 4,628 feet, with the Fairbank Historic Townsite—site of the host location—positioned at 3,858 feet. The Fairbank Historic Townsite lies approximately 76 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ and 21 miles northe…
Administrative Duties Volunteer
National Park Service — Petrified Forest, AZ
Join our team! Live and work in a beautiful place! Petrified Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with administrative duties such as:
Filing, shredding, copying, correlating, and sorting office paperwork
Receiving and sorting park mail and packages
Answering the park phone and taking messages
Mov…
Box Canyon Wickenburg Area Clean Up
Bureau of Land Management — Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a community‑driven clean up of the Box Canyon area, a highly visited recreation spot that benefits greatly from volunteer support. This event will focus on general area trash removal to help restore and maintain the natural beauty of the canyon. Access into the canyon requires 4‑wheel dr…
RECREATION ASSISTANT
Air Education and Training Command — Luke AFB, Arizona — $18.18/hr
About the position: This position is located at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course on Luke AFB, AZ. Position is flexible with no guaranteed hours or benefits.
Soldier Creek Camphost
Forest Service — Safford, AZ
The Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, is looking to fill volunteer campground host positions in several locations on Mt. Graham.
Duties include:
Inspections/cleaning of recreation facilities, including picking up litter, cleaning bathrooms, and emptying fire pits.
Greet visitors and…
Natural Resources Residential (RV) Volunteers
National Park Service — Tumacacori, AZ
Discover the Charm of Southern Arizona as a Natural Resources Residential (RV) Volunteer
Tumacácori National Historical Park
Nestled in the beautiful Santa Cruz River Valley, just 45 minutes south of Tucson, Tumacácori National Historical Park invites you to spend the season immersed in the natural…
Interpretation Volunteer at Tonto National Monument
National Park Service — Roosevelt, AZ
General Description:
Tonto National Monument is looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for interacting with the public and being a contributing member of a fun interpretation team for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. Tonto National Monument was originally created to prot…
Tonto Basin Ranger District Volunteer Camp Hosts
Forest Service — Roosevelt, AZ
Camp Host Description of Service
Volunteer will serve as a camp host on the Tonto National Forest. Volunteer’s responsibilities will include but not limited to: Working a minimum of 24 hours per week including weekends. Greet Forest visitors with pertinent local information and reminders of the For…
Visitor Services Information Assistant
Forest Service — Tucson, AZ
The Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest is seeking Volunteer Visitor Services Information Assistants. On the Santa Catalina Ranger District there are two visitor centers: Sabino Canyon and Palisades visitor center. Sabino Canyon visitor center is open from 8 am-5 pm daily.…
Lake Powell Shoreline Sweep - NPLD Event
National Park Service — Page, AZ
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping care for Lake Powell!
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the City of Page invite volunteers to join the Lake Powell Shoreline Sweep on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers will help remove trash and litter along the sh…
Custodial Volunteer Support at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Park Service — Ajo, AZ
Volunteers make all the difference in providing visitors with an enjoyable experience in the park!
Volunteers work with the maintenance staff performing custodial cleaning of all park facilities. This includes campground restrooms, park offices and facilities, the Visitor Center, backcountry campgro…
Graffiti Removal Trip on Lake Powell (2-nights remote camping)
National Park Service — Page, AZ
Join Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s Graffiti Removal and Intervention Team (GRIT) for a three-day, two-night lake-based backcountry stewardship trip, November 27–29, 2026, combining graffiti mitigation with a dark-sky quality measurement component associated with Rainbow Bridge National Monu…
Montezuma Well: Site Host (RV ONLY) - Spring/Summer 2026
National Park Service — Camp Verde, AZ
Montezuma Well is a subunit of Montezuma Castle National Monument. Click the link below to watch a 13-minute, 21-second video and explore what makes Montezuma Well so unique!
Video (U.S. National Park Service)
We are looking for a motivated individual or couple to assist with visitor services 3-4 d…
2026 Lakeside Ranger District volunteer camp hosts
Forest Service — Lakeside, AZ
The volunteer(s) will work Friday through Monday (32 hours a week) and will assist Forest Service Employees in the daily operations of the various campgrounds or day use area. Depending on location, this includes but is not limited to:
-Oversight of campground that includes cleaning and …
Interpretive Services Volunteer
National Park Service — Fredonia, AZ
PLEASE NOTE - this is a rolling application. When applying, please indicate the months you would be interested in volunteering. We are seeking volunteers for fall 2026, winter 2026-27, and spring of 2027 with flexibility on starting and ending dates.
Surrounded by red rock and vast expanses, Pipe S…
Parker canyon lake
Forest Service — Tucson, AZ
This position will serve the Parker Lake Campgrounds and day use areas. The Campground consists of 65 campsites, one group site, and a day use area at the Marina. Located on the western side of the District’s Huachuca Mountains adjacent to Parker Canyon Lake, a well-stocked 125-acre lake that offers…
2027 Guest Services Team Member / Front Desk Associate
Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday — Williams, AZ — $16.50/hr
Location: Williams/Exit 167/Circle Pines KOA Resort – Williams, Arizona />Position Type: Seasonal, tipped position />Schedule: Scheduled shifts may fall anywhere between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays Position Summary Circle Pines KOA Resort is looking for a friendly, depen…
Saguaro NP PSAR
National Park Service — Tucson, AZ
This position is to recruit Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) volunteers to work in both districts of Saguaro National Park. The park practices PSAR through foot, horse and bike patrols, with the aim of enhancing visitor experience in the park, educating visitors on how to better prepare for the…
Fall 2026 Visitor Services Volunteer – Chiricahua National Monument
National Park Service — Willcox, AZ
Come Experience "The Wonderland of Rocks"!
Would you like to spend a season surrounded by the breathtaking pinnacles of Chiricahua National Monument, while helping visitors discover one of Arizona's most remarkable landscapes?
Chiricahua National Monument is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and…
Interpretation and Visitor Center Volunteer
National Park Service — Ajo, AZ
The park is seeking a qualified volunteer or volunteer couple to work in partnership with the interpretation and education division providing visitor services at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Duties will include orienting visitors to the park and its incredible resources at the visitor center…
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge RV Resident Volunteer
Fish & Wildlife Service — Yuma, AZ
Imperial NWR was established in 1941 and protects 25,768 acres and 30 miles of wildlife habitat along the lower Colorado River. In 1938, Imperial Dam was completed on the river north of Yuma, Arizona. The waters stored behind the dam formed numerous backwaters and marsh areas along the edges of the …
Saguaro NP TMD Maintenance
National Park Service — Tucson, AZ
Saguaro National Park is seeking maintenance volunteers to support facility and grounds upkeep within the Tucson Mountain District. Volunteers will assist Maintenance staff with routine tasks that directly contribute to the preservation, appearance, and safe operation of park assets. Volunteers will…
Visitor Services Residential (RV) Volunteers
National Park Service — Tumacacori, AZ
Discover the Charm of Southern Arizona as a Visitor Service Residential (RV) Volunteer
Tumacácori National Historical Park
Nestled in the beautiful Santa Cruz River Valley, just 45 minutes south of Tucson, Tumacácori National Historical Park invites you to spend the season immersed in the natural b…
Mesa Ranger District Volunteer Work Campers
Forest Service — Mesa, AZ
Volunteer will serve as a Work Camper on the Mesa Ranger District, Tonto National Forest. Volunteer’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Working a minimum of 24 hours per week including weekends. Greet Forest visitors with pertinent local information and reminders of the Forest Se…
Lees Ferry, May 2026
National Park Service — Grand Canyon, AZ
Running the Colorado River through Grand Canyon is a sought-after and legendary experience. The primary duty of this position is to assist and educate boaters launching on river trips in the Grand Canyon. Almost every day, at least one noncommercial river trip launches from Lees Ferry.
Volunteers a…
Backcountry Graffiti Removal Trip - Sep 9th-11th
National Park Service — Page, AZ
Join Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s Graffiti Removal and Intervention Team for a three-day, two-night overnight backcountry stewardship trip that combines sandstone graffiti mitigation with dark-sky quality measurements at Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
Up to six volunteers will report t…
Carr Canyon House
Forest Service — Hereford, AZ
This position will service the east side Huachuca Mountain Recreation sites such as Reef Townsite campground, Ramsey Vista campground, Brown Canyon Ranch day use area, Carr Canyon day use areas, Miller Canyon Trail heads, Hunter canyon (general forest area), and Ash Canyon (general forest area).
Mi…
Gordon Hirabayashi Camp Host
Forest Service — Tucson, AZ
The Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest is seeking a Volunteer Camp Host for the Gordon Hirabayashi Campground. This campground is open from November 1st to April 30th and is located on the lower half of Mount Lemmon. Campground hosts are first and foremost a friendly face…
Fall 2026 Campground Host Volunteer – Chiricahua National Monument
National Park Service — Willcox, AZ
Come Camp in the Heart of Chiricahua!
Would you like to spend a season camped beneath the breathtaking pinnacles of Chiricahua National Monument, surrounded by towering rock formations, pine and oak forests, and the unique wildlife of the Sky Islands?
Chiricahua National Monument is looking for a fr…
Shannon Camphost
Forest Service — Safford, AZ
The Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, is looking to fill volunteer campground host positions in several locations on Mt. Graham.
Duties include:
Inspections/cleaning of recreation facilities, including picking up litter, cleaning bathrooms, and emptying fire pits.
Greet visitors and…
Also includes 52 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Arizona.
Volunteer Host Positions in Arizona (33)
Campground Host – Grand Canyon NP
National Park Service — Grand Canyon Village, AZ — Free campsite + $125/week stipend
Host Mather Campground at Grand Canyon NP, known for one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
Campground Host – Grand Canyon NP Desert View
National Park Service — Grand Canyon, AZ — Free campsite + stipend
Host Desert View Campground at Grand Canyon NP, known for the eastern end of the South Rim with panoramic canyon views. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
Campground Host – Grand Canyon NP North Rim
National Park Service — North Rim, AZ — Free campsite + stipend
Host North Rim Campground at Grand Canyon NP, known for the remote and less visited North Rim at 8,000 feet elevation. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
Campground Host – Petrified Forest NP
National Park Service — Holbrook, AZ — Free campsite + stipend
Host Rainbow Forest Campground at Petrified Forest NP, known for colorful petrified wood and painted desert landscapes. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
Campground Host – Saguaro NP
National Park Service — Tucson, AZ — Free campsite + stipend
Host Rincon Mountain Campground at Saguaro NP, known for the iconic giant saguaro cactus forests of the Sonoran Desert. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
Campground Host – Glen Canyon NRA
National Park Service — Page, AZ — Free full-hookup site
Host campground on the shores of Lake Powell with red rock canyons.
Trail Crew / Campground Host – Coronado NF
US Forest Service — Tucson, AZ — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Coronado NF, known for sky island mountain ranges in southern Arizona. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
Trail Crew / Campground Host – Tonto NF
US Forest Service — Phoenix, AZ — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Tonto NF, known for desert to alpine forest near Phoenix. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
Trail Crew / Campground Host – Kaibab NF
US Forest Service — Williams, AZ — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Kaibab NF, known for the gateway forest to the Grand Canyon. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
Trail Crew / Campground Host – Prescott NF
US Forest Service — Prescott, AZ — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Prescott NF, known for ponderosa pine forest in central Arizona. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
Trail Crew / Campground Host – Coconino NF
US Forest Service — Flagstaff, AZ — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Coconino NF, known for red rocks of Sedona and ponderosa pine forests. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
Xanterra – Grand Canyon South Rim
Xanterra Travel Collection — Grand Canyon, AZ — Free RV site + hourly wage + meals
Work camp supporting visitor services at the Grand Canyon South Rim.
Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Kofa NWR
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Yuma, AZ — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Kofa NWR, rugged desert mountains in southwest Arizona. Species focus: desert bighorn sheep and Sonoran pronghorn. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Buenos Aires NWR
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Sasabe, AZ — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Buenos Aires NWR, semi-desert grasslands on the US-Mexico border. Species focus: masked bobwhite quail. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Aramark – Lake Powell Resorts
Aramark — Page, AZ — Free RV site + hourly wage + tips
Work camp at Lake Powell resort marina operations. Boat rentals, housekeeping, guest services.
LTVA Host – Quartzsite
Bureau of Land Management — Quartzsite, AZ — Free LTVA site for season
Host at the Long Term Visitor Area during the famous Quartzsite winter season.
Volunteer Ranger / Site Host – Sonoran Desert NM
Bureau of Land Management — Gila Bend, AZ — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Sonoran Desert NM, known for pristine Sonoran Desert ecosystem. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Volunteer Ranger / Site Host – San Pedro Riparian NCA
Bureau of Land Management — Sierra Vista, AZ — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at San Pedro Riparian NCA, known for one of the most important riparian areas in the Southwest. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Volunteer Ranger / Site Host – Agua Fria NM
Bureau of Land Management — Black Canyon City, AZ — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Agua Fria NM, known for prehistoric pueblo ruins in the high desert. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Volunteer Ranger / Site Host – Ironwood Forest NM
Bureau of Land Management — Marana, AZ — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Ironwood Forest NM, known for ancient ironwood trees in the Sonoran Desert. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Volunteer Ranger / Site Host – Vermilion Cliffs NM
Bureau of Land Management — Marble Canyon, AZ — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Vermilion Cliffs NM, known for colorful sandstone cliffs and the Wave formation. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Campground Host – Lake Powell (Glen Canyon Dam)
Bureau of Reclamation — Page, AZ — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Lake Powell (Glen Canyon Dam), 186-mile-long reservoir in red rock canyon country. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Campground Host – Lake Havasu
Bureau of Reclamation — Lake Havasu City, AZ — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Lake Havasu, Colorado River reservoir with London Bridge. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Campground Host – Catalina SP
Arizona State Parks — Tucson, AZ — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Catalina SP, known for Santa Catalina Mountains foothills near Tucson. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Campground Host – Dead Horse Ranch SP
Arizona State Parks — Cottonwood, AZ — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Dead Horse Ranch SP, known for Verde Valley with river access and fishing lagoons. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Campground Host – Kartchner Caverns SP
Arizona State Parks — Benson, AZ — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Kartchner Caverns SP, known for one of the best-preserved cave systems in the world. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Campground Host – Lost Dutchman SP
Arizona State Parks — Apache Junction, AZ — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lost Dutchman SP, known for the base of the Superstition Mountains. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Campground Host – Patagonia Lake SP
Arizona State Parks — Patagonia, AZ — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Patagonia Lake SP, known for a desert oasis lake near the Mexican border. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
LTVA Host – Imperial Dam
Bureau of Land Management — Yuma, AZ — Free LTVA site for season
Host at the Imperial Dam LTVA on the Colorado River near Yuma.
Thousand Trails Host – Verde Valley
Thousand Trails — Cottonwood, AZ — Free full-hookup site + resort amenities
Host near Sedona in Verde Valley. Assist with recreation programs and campground maintenance.
Escapees RV Club – North Ranch
Escapees RV Club — Congress, AZ — Free full-hookup site + stipend
Work camp at this desert co-op park in central Arizona. Assist with park operations.
Grand Canyon Conservancy Volunteer
Grand Canyon Conservancy — Grand Canyon, AZ — Free campsite + park pass
Support bookstores, trail projects, and educational programs at the Grand Canyon.
Arizona Trail Association Crew
Arizona Trail Association — Phoenix, AZ — Free camping + meals + tools
Build and maintain the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Utah.