What are workamping jobs in Colorado? Workamping jobs in Colorado 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 60 open positions in Colorado.
Colorado is a premier summer workamping state, with a high-country season that runs roughly May through October. Camp host, gate, and RV-resort jobs cluster around Rocky Mountain National Park, the Mesa Verde and Durango area, the San Juan Mountains, and the countless reservoirs and national forests of the Front Range and Western Slope. Employers include the Forest Service, state parks, KOA and other private resorts, and concessioners serving hikers, anglers, and four-season tourists. Most positions provide a full-hookup or partial site in exchange for hosting and grounds hours, frequently with hourly pay. Altitude and cool nights make summers comfortable, but the season is short and snow closes high campgrounds early, so plan your arrival and departure around the mountain calendar.
60 workamping opportunities in Colorado — 18 paid jobs, 14 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 28 volunteer opportunities.
National Park Service — Estes Park, Colorado — $99,800/yr – $129,742/yr
You will serve as a Supervisory Recreation Fee Specialist with the National Park Service at Rocky Mountain National Park. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
National Park Service — Estes Park, Colorado — $50,630/yr – $65,819/yr
Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 11 months (early February to mid-January), and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. F…
Glenwood Spgs W / Colorado River KOA Holiday — Silt, CO — $650–$750/hr
Job Overview: Campground Maintenance Manager The Campground Maintenance Manager oversees the physical upkeep, safety, and operational readiness of all our campground facilities, amenities, and equipment. This role requires a highly self-motivated, detail-oriented leader who can effectively manage a …
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Please note we are looking for someone with consistent Saturday morning (9 am - 12:30 pm) availability for at least one year. The goal of the Visitor Center Front Desk volunteer is to interact with visitors and enhance their experience while at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge by …
Pueblo South / Colorado City KOA Holiday — Pueblo, CO — $17–$20/hr
Join our KOA Team! We are seeking a dependable, hardworking housekeeping and maintenance couple to join our team. This position is available from May 1st until October 2027 and can continue on throughout our winter season in to 2027. This position is ideal for a couple who enjoys working outdoors an…
Glenwood Spgs W / Colorado River KOA Holiday — Silt, CO — $15/hr
Our Housekeeping team/couple is an integral part of our campground. This is a unique opportunity to work side by side with your partner and enjoy the same hours and days of working and never work nights! You and your partner will work together cleaning, maintaining and laundering for our 5 deluxe ca…
Carbondale / Crystal River KOA Holiday — Carbondale, CO — $14.50–$15/hr
Work program: 2 days Housekeeping responsibilities: Our Housekeeping team is an integral part of our campground. Allowing you to work side by side with your partner and enjoy the same hours. You and your partner will work together cleaning, maintaining and laundering for our 13 deluxe cabins and our…
Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA Holiday — Estes Park, CO — $15.16–$15.61/hr
Mature, responsible couple is needed at Estes Park KOA Campground for Summer 2027. Be onsite April 23 or 24th, 2027. Orientation week. Campground opens May 1st- October 15th. You may depart on October 15th around noon. Duties for Store/Registration: Open the store in a timely manner, count drawer an…
Forest Service — Fort Collins, CO
Join the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Dispersed Recreation crew in helping maintain a popular picnic area in the Poudre Canyon. Give back to public lands by assisting in weeding, brushing, shoveling, limbing trees, and more during our National Public Land's Day celebration! All tools will be provide…
United States Space Force — Buckley AFB, Colorado — $18.54/hr
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Buckley Fitness Center. This position is considered Flexible. The position is not guaranteed hours. As a flexible employee you are not eligible to accrue leave or benefits as as Medical, Life Insurance, 401(K) or Retirement. The starting pay …
Pueblo South / Colorado City KOA Holiday — Pueblo, CO — $17–$20/hr
About The Role: We are seeking an energetic, reliable, and detail oriented work camper couple to join our Colorado City / Pueblo South KOA in Colorado. This position is ideal for a 2-person team where one partner primarily focuses on housekeeping and guest accommodations, and the other focuses on ca…
Forest Service — Fort Collins, CO
This is a volunteer position at the Buckhorn Ranger Station west of Fort Collins, Colorado on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland (ARP). The hours of volunteer service will depend on the number of cabin rental guests and reserv…
Pueblo KOA Journey — Pueblo, CO — $15.16/hr
This position is the other half of an Inside Guest Services position. The staff member will be escorting guests to their sites, picking up, filling, and delivering propane tanks, trash pickup, driving our water truck, and supporting the inside guest services member. We are also looking to get mainte…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Please meet inside the Visitor Center at 9:00 AM to sign waivers, use bathroom, and get situated. After a brief introduction in the Visitor Center, we will caravan in personal vehicles out to the project site. We will work together to identify native plants and collect their seeds for future restora…
Forest Service — Fort Collins, CO
This is a volunteer position at the Redfeather Ranger Station in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland (ARP). The hours of volunteer service will depend on the number of cabin rental guests and rese…
National Park Service — Fruita, Colorado — $45,409/yr – $59,031/yr
Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately 10 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Open to the first 100 applicants or…
United States Space Force — Buckley AFB, Colorado — $21.00/hr
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Buckley Outdoor Recreation Center. This is a Regular Full Time position that is eligible for benefits such as Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) and Retirement.
National Park Service — Estes Park, CO
Rocky Mountain National Park is looking to recruit two volunteers to assist with Winter Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) efforts. The season will run from mid-November through the beginning of April. While the exact start and stop dates may be flexible, the crucial timeframe that volunteers mus…
National Park Service — Estes Park, CO
Please thoroughly review the following description for instructions on filling out your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Spend fall in the Rockies! We are recruiting for two campground hosts for Timber Creek Campground on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. I…
United States Space Force — Buckley AFB, Colorado — $20.93/hr
About the position: This position is located at the Buckley Space Force Base Fitness Center. This position is considered Regular Full Time. The position is guaranteed 35 hours. As a regular employee you are eligible to accrue leave and are eligible for benefits, including Medical, Life Insurance, 40…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Please note we are looking for someone with consistent Saturday morning (9 am - 12:30 pm) availability for at least one year. The goal of the Visitor Center Front Desk volunteer is to interact with visitors and enhance their experience while at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge by …
National Park Service — Estes Park, CO
Please note that this volunteer opportunity is located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, near the town of Grand Lake, Colorado. Do you have a passion for service, helping public lands, and plants? Rocky is seeking volunteers to assist with watering a revegetation site near the Grand…
United States Army Installation Management Command — Fort Carson, Colorado — $19.50/hr
This position is located at the Fort Carson McKibbins Fitness Center. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not …
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Please note we are looking for someone with consistent Wednesday afternoon (12:30 pm - 4 pm) availability for at least one year. The goal of the Visitor Center Front Desk volunteer is to interact with visitors and enhance their experience while at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge …
United States Space Force — Schriever AFB, Colorado — $18.53/hr – $37.85/hr
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation, Schriever SFB CO. This position is Regular Full Time and include benefits. Must be able to lift and carry items up to 75 pounds. Occasional travel is expected.
United States Army Installation Management Command — Fort Carson, Colorado — $18.19/hr – $20.00/hr
This position is located at the Outdoor Recreation Complex on Fort Carson. This position is a FLEX position. FLEX positions can be worked anywhere between 0 - 40 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, ad…
Forest Service — Aspen, CO
The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District is looking for hosts for the Maroon Bells Scenic Area in September and October 2026. Hosts would help manage 3 campgrounds, 2 day use areas, visitor information, bus circle, and trail system around the lake. Duties would include communicating and explaining the rules…
United States Space Force — Buckley AFB, Colorado — $18.50/hr
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation. This position is considered Regular Part Time. The position is guaranteed 34 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. As a Regular Part Time employee, you are eligible for leave and benefits. The benef…
United States Army Installation Management Command — Fort Carson, Colorado — $19.00/hr
This position is located at the Fort Carson Ivy Fitness Center. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be pai…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Back by popular demand, we are doing our fourth annual Litter League! Litter pick-up is a necessary part of keeping our refuge a welcoming place for wildlife and visitors. Please plan to meet inside the Visitor Center in our lobby. From there we will drive in personal vehicles (~5 min) to our projec…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Assist in our preparation for fall prescribed burns! We will move woody debris into piles to reduce the risk of wildfires on the Refuge. Volunteers will gather at the Visitor Center and then head out to the designated project site. If arriving after 9 am, call the Visitor Center at (303) 289-0232 to…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Commerce City, CO
Please note we are looking for someone with consistent Saturday afternoon (12:30 pm - 4 pm) availability for at least one year. The goal of the Visitor Center Front Desk volunteer is to interact with visitors and enhance their experience while at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge b…
Also includes 14 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Colorado.
National Park Service — Montrose, CO — Free campsite + stipend
Host South Rim Campground at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, known for one of the steepest and most dramatic canyons in North America. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Mosca, CO — Free campsite + stipend
Host Piñon Flats Campground at Great Sand Dunes NP, known for North America's tallest sand dunes against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Mancos, CO — Free campsite + stipend
Host Morefield Campground at Mesa Verde NP, known for the best-preserved ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in the US. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Estes Park, CO — Free campsite + stipend
Host Moraine Park Campground at Rocky Mountain NP, known for alpine tundra, elk herds, and over 300 miles of hiking trails. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Estes Park, CO — Free campsite + stipend
Host Glacier Basin Campground at Rocky Mountain NP, known for a forested basin near Bear Lake and the Continental Divide. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Gunnison, CO — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water.
US Forest Service — Fort Collins, CO — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Arapaho-Roosevelt NF, known for the Continental Divide near Denver and Boulder. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Glenwood Springs, CO — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the White River NF, known for Aspen, Vail, and the Maroon Bells Wilderness. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Pueblo, CO — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Pike-San Isabel NF, known for Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Range. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Delta, CO — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Grand Mesa NF, known for the world's largest flat-top mountain. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Durango, CO — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the San Juan NF, known for the rugged San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Hasty, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at John Martin Reservoir, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Littleton, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Chatfield Reservoir, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
Bureau of Land Management — Grand Junction, CO — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Dominguez-Escalante NCA, known for colorful canyon country near Grand Junction. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Bureau of Reclamation — Arboles, CO — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Navajo Reservoir, a scenic reservoir on the San Juan River. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Bureau of Reclamation — Gunnison, CO — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Bureau of Reclamation — Fort Collins, CO — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Horsetooth Reservoir, a popular Front Range reservoir below the foothills. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Bureau of Reclamation — Pueblo, CO — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Pueblo Reservoir, a warm-water reservoir on the Arkansas River. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Divide, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Mueller SP, known for Pikes Peak views with 55 miles of trails. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Clark, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Steamboat Lake SP, known for mountain lake near Steamboat Springs. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Ridgway, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Ridgway SP, known for San Juan Mountains with reservoir swimming. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Arboles, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Navajo SP, known for a desert-meets-mountains reservoir in southwest Colorado. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Eagle, CO — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Sylvan Lake SP, known for a mountain gem near Vail. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Aurora, CO — Free full-hookup site
Work camp at Denver metro area's most popular state park with reservoir.
Colorado Trail Foundation — Leadville, CO — Free campsite + $175/week + gear discount
Lead a 6-person crew building the 500-mile Colorado Trail at 11,000+ ft elevation.
Continental Divide Trail Coalition — Golden, CO — Free campsite + meals + gear
Build and maintain the CDT through Colorado's high alpine terrain.
Mesa Verde Foundation — Mancos, CO — Free RV site with hookups
Lead interpretive programs about ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings.
Rocky Mountain Conservancy — Estes Park, CO — Free campsite + park pass
Support visitor services and conservation projects at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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