What are workamping jobs in Idaho? Workamping jobs in Idaho include camp host, volunteer host, front desk, maintenance, and recreation roles at private campgrounds, state parks, and public lands. Some listings are paid jobs; others are volunteer or work-exchange arrangements. Compensation, RV site and hookups, schedule, and availability vary by listing, and mountain and high-desert seasons differ, so check each listing's dates and details before you apply.
3 paid jobs and 4 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in Idaho.
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…
Ravenwood RV Resort — Ravenwood RV Resort, 25700, North Pope Road, Garwood, Athol, Kootenai County, Idaho, 83801, United States — Site + Extra Hourly Pay available
North Idaho seasonal campground hosts needed from May through September 2027 at Ravenwood RV Resort (www.ravenwoodrvresort.com).
Located 17 miles north of beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho near busy amusement park and many lakes. Couples wanted to work 12 hours/week per person (solos - 24 hours/week) in…
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…
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
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…
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…
Forest Service — Ketchum, ID
Hiring Schedule: We are currently accepting applications through December 7th at which time we review all applications received and reach out to candidates.
Sawtooth NRA Visitor Center Volunteer
One to two volunteer positions or couples with their own RV, are needed to work with the public at the…
Forest Service — Stanley, ID
Hiring Schedule: We are currently accepting applications through December 7th at which time we review all applications received and reach out to candidates.
Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (SIHA) manages two Sawtooth NRA properties (Redfish Visitor Center and Stanely Museum) and…
Idaho State Parks lists parks with seasonal positions across the state, from Farragut and Priest Lake in the north to City of Rocks and Thousand Springs in the south. The National Park Service says Craters of the Moon National Monument sees its peak visitation from late spring to early fall, that winter snowpack there may last into early May, that the Loop Road is not usually open to vehicles until mid-April, and that the Loop Road usually closes by mid-November. Match a listing's dates to where it is located.
Idaho State Parks says it asks campground hosts for at least a 30-day commitment, with some assignments extended through the camping season it describes as May through October. It says hosts receive free camping with full or partial hookups depending on the park, an all-access state park pass after donating a stated number of hours, and a volunteer uniform, and that hosts provide their own housing, with park housing at some parks. It accepts volunteer applications throughout the year, then reviews them and contacts applicants. That is a program description, not a vacancy.
Idaho State Parks lists seasonal work such as grounds maintenance, visitor information, retail, interpretive programs, resource management, and marina duties. It says applicants can apply online or mail a paper application to the park, that length of employment differs among parks and typically runs from late May to early September, though some jobs start as early as March and last into November, and that some parks have housing for seasonal staff. Trail Ranger applications are generally accepted in January through March, according to the same page.
Federal seasonal jobs are posted on USAJOBS and federal volunteer roles on Volunteer.gov. Craters of the Moon says its Lava Flow Campground is open to vehicles and that RV and car camping is not permitted at the visitor center. A page about a program is not an open position, so check the posting.
Ask in writing whether the site has full or partial hookups, whether you or the park covers any costs, which dates the assignment covers, what each person is expected to do, and how early snow or late-season closures affect your stay.
Idaho State Parks says hosts receive free camping with full or partial hookups, depending on the park, and must provide their own housing. Because hookups vary by park, confirm what the host site has with the park before you commit.
Idaho State Parks asks for at least a 30-day commitment, and says some assignments can be extended through the camping season, which it describes as May through October. Confirm the dates with the park.
Idaho State Parks says seasonal employment typically runs from late May to early September, with some jobs starting as early as March and lasting into November. Each park sets its own needs, so contact the park about timing and how to apply.
Idaho State Parks says some parks have housing for seasonal staff but does not describe RV sites for paid seasonal jobs. Ask the park whether you can bring your own RV, what utilities are available, and whether any costs apply.
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