What are workamping jobs in Iowa? Workamping jobs in Iowa 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 3 open positions in Iowa.
Iowa rewards workampers who enjoy quiet rivers, glacial lakes, and rolling farm country. Camp host and RV jobs concentrate around the Great Lakes region near Okoboji, the bluffs and Effigy Mounds along the Mississippi in the northeast, and the many county and Corps of Engineers lakes scattered statewide. State parks, county conservation boards, and private campgrounds hire from spring through fall, with summer the clear peak as boaters and families fill the sites. Most positions trade gatehouse or grounds hours for a campsite, and Iowa's strong county-park system makes volunteer host roles especially plentiful. Affordable, friendly, and centrally located, Iowa is a comfortable base for workampers crossing the Midwest or easing into the lifestyle without the crowds of the marquee destinations.
2 paid jobs and 1 volunteer or work-exchange opportunity listed in Iowa.
Des Moines West KOA Holiday — Adel, IA — $13–$16/hr
We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join our campground team. This position is responsible for keeping the campground, facilities, grounds, equipment and guest areas safe, clean, functional and well-maintained. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who enjoys…
Des Moines West KOA Holiday — Adel, IA — $11–$13/hr
Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the campground grounds, facilities, equipment and utility systems to provide guests with a safe, clean, comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. Key Responsibilities Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the…
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
National Park Service — Harpers Ferry, IA
The individual will volunteer with the interpretation and education program at Effigy Mounds National Monument on a full- or part-time basis. The volunteer works under the supervision of the park’s interpretation and education program manager and is duty stationed at the park’s visitor center. Major…
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