What are workamping jobs in Idaho? Workamping jobs in Idaho 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 25 open positions in Idaho.
Idaho is an underrated summer workamping state, rich with national forest, whitewater rivers, and alpine lakes. Camp host and RV jobs cluster around the Sawtooth National Recreation Area near Stanley and Sun Valley, the panhandle lakes around Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint, and the Snake River canyon near Twin Falls and Shoshone Falls. Employers include the Forest Service, state parks, and private resorts that hire from late spring through early fall, with July and August the busiest. Most positions provide a full-hookup or partial site in exchange for hosting and grounds hours, often with hourly pay. Cool mountain summers and uncrowded campgrounds make Idaho a favorite for workampers who want big scenery and a slower pace away from the marquee national parks.
25 workamping opportunities in Idaho — 2 paid jobs, 10 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 13 volunteer opportunities.
Pocatello KOA Journey — Pocatello, ID — $12–$15/hr
Check guests in and out Answer phones and assist with reservations Provide excellent customer service Assist with light housekeeping duties as needed Maintenance General campground maintenance Clean and maintain bathhouses and restrooms Keep grounds clean and presentable Perform minor repairs and ot…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Oldtown, ID
Seeking to fill Camp Host positions from May 2026 through September 2026 The Albeni Falls Project in scenic North Idaho is recruiting Camp Hosts! General job duties include stocking and maintaining day use and restroom facilities, managing reservations using the online recreation.gov reservation sy…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Boise, ID
Love being outdoors? Have skills that can help support* Lucky Peak Lake is looking to host several volunteer events throughout the year. This is an open list of applicants to be notified of upcoming events Volunteer events may include, but are not limited to, a variety of activities such as assistin…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ahsahka, ID
The Army Corps of Engineers- Dworshak Project depends on their staff of volunteers, to meet the needs of the visitors to our project. 54-mile long Dworshak Dam and Reservoir is located on the North Fork of the Clearwater River. The Dam is located five minutes from Orofino, while Dent Acres Campgroun…
Forest Service — Lowman, ID
The Lowman Ranger District is currently seeking to fill one Camp Host opportunity at Pine Flats Campground. A free campsite will be provided for the Host(s) who must have a self-contained RV or trailer. Tools and supplies will be furnished by the Forest Service. Pine Flats Campground Pine Flats Ca…
National Park Service — Arco, ID
Do you spend your summer recreating in Central Idaho's beautiful Wilderness Areas? Are you concerned about the character of these spectacular places, their use, their accessibility, and their wildness? If your answer is universally “yes,” then Idaho Conservation League wants you to join our Central …
Fish & Wildlife Service — Nampa, ID
Work with another volunteer to staff the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Saturdays. Greet refuge visitors and answer their questions about refuge wildlife and recreational activities. Also track visitation, operate videos upon request, and help with other special projects. Satu…
Bureau of Land Management — Idaho Falls, ID
A camp host (or couple) needed for April to late September, 2026. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a host to manage Cove Recreation Site on C.J. Strike Reservoir (Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National conservation Area). This campground is located approximately 10 miles southeast …
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Oldtown, ID
Seeking to fill Camp Host positions from May 2026 through September 2026 The Albeni Falls Project in scenic North Idaho is recruiting Camp Hosts! General job duties include stocking and maintaining day use and restroom facilities, managing reservations using the online recreation.gov reservation sy…
Air Combat Command — Mountain Home AFB, Idaho — $15.81/hr
About the position: This position will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation at Mountain Home AFB, ID. This is a Regular Part Time position with 20 guaranteed hours, however may work up to 40 hours per week. This position does offer benefits, to include Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401K and NAF ret…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ahsahka, ID
We are looking for a couple to help run the Visitor Center at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir in Idaho! If you like people, enjoy learning and sharing historical information and are positive, outgoing people, this would be a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a couple from May 1st to after Lab…
National Park Service — Arco, ID
Visitor Center Desk Volunteer This position is located in the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, and is under the Division of Interpretation. Interpretation provides informational and educational services to diverse audiences, including organized groups of adults or children, famil…
Also includes 10 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Idaho.
US Forest Service — Ketchum, ID — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Sawtooth NF, known for jagged Sawtooth peaks and alpine lakes. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Boise, ID — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Boise NF, known for central Idaho wilderness near Boise. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Grangeville, ID — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, known for the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and wild rivers. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Orofino, ID — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Dworshak 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 — Boise, ID — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lucky Peak Lake, 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 — Kuna, ID — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Snake River Birds of Prey NCA, known for the densest nesting raptor population in North America. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Bureau of Land Management — Arco, ID — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Craters of the Moon NM, known for volcanic landscape with lava tubes and cinder cones. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Bureau of Reclamation — American Falls, ID — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at American Falls Reservoir, Snake River reservoir in southeast Idaho. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Bureau of Reclamation — Pine, ID — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Anderson Ranch Reservoir, a popular boating lake in the Boise Mountains. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Idaho State Parks — Island Park, ID — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Harriman SP, known for a historic ranch preserve with trumpeter swans. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Idaho State Parks — Bruneau, ID — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Bruneau Dunes SP, known for the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Idaho State Parks — Athol, ID — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Farragut SP, known for former WWII naval training station on Lake Pend Oreille. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Idaho State Parks — McCall, ID — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Ponderosa SP, known for Payette Lake shoreline near McCall. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
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