What are workamping jobs in Kansas? Workamping jobs in Kansas 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 29 open positions in Kansas.
Kansas offers a spacious, uncrowded workamping season built around its reservoirs and prairie. Camp host and RV jobs gather at Corps of Engineers lakes like Wilson, Milford, and Tuttle Creek, around the Flint Hills and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and at state parks scattered across the plains. The season runs spring through fall, peaking in summer when anglers, boaters, and hunters fill the campgrounds, with a shoulder bump in pleasant autumn weather. Corps lakes make volunteer host positions especially abundant, most trading a full-hookup site for gatehouse and grounds hours, sometimes with a stipend. Big skies, low cost of living, and a central crossroads location make Kansas a practical, low-stress posting for workampers traveling between coasts.
29 workamping opportunities in Kansas — 3 paid jobs, 18 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 8 volunteer opportunities.
Goodland KOA Journey — Goodland, KS — $12–$13/hr
Position Summary />Responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the campground buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds. Reports to the General Manager. General Duties />Responsibilities: />• Perform basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs, and maintenance to campground buildin…
National Park Service — Topeka, KS
Through the NPS, Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program, visitor greeter and guides at Brown v. Board of Education serve as the first point of contact for visitors to the park. Visitor greeter and guides are stewards of the park and a source of knowledge about Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (347 U…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform various tasks in assisting the Maintenance Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, ground maintenance, repairing wood of architectural features, and minor roofing. Fort Larned National Historic Site continues to preserve the be…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform various tasks in assisting the Maintenance Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, ground maintenance, repairing wood of architectural features, and minor roofing. Fort Larned National Historic Site continues to preserve the be…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform a number of various tasks in assisting the Interpretation Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: orienting visitors at the Visitor Center front desk, performing living history demonstrations and presentations, giving programs, and givin…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Council Grove, KS
Council Grove Lake is recruiting four volunteers and/or couples to provide customer service and light maintenance around the lake, April 1, 2026 thru October 31, 2026. Volunteers will be provided a full hook-up campsite in exchange for 20 hours of volunteer service per week. Customer service, commun…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Lawrence, KS
Spend your summer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at beautiful Clinton Lake! The Clinton team is seeking one (1) to two (2) highly motivated, collaborative-minded individuals or couples to independently work in Woodbridge Park. If you like helping people, caring for our public lands and resou…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform various tasks in assisting the Maintenance Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, ground maintenance, repairing wood of architectural features, and minor roofing. Fort Larned National Historic Site continues to preserve the be…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Burlington, KS
Live where others pay to vacation! John Redmond Reservoir is recruiting two volunteers to provide customer service and light groundskeeping at the lake's campground (no janitorial), April 1 thru October 31, 2026. Volunteers will be provided a full hook-up campsite in exchange for 20 hours of volunte…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform various tasks in assisting the Maintenance Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, ground maintenance, repairing wood of architectural features, and minor roofing. Fort Larned National Historic Site continues to preserve the be…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Burlington, KS
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and located in Eastern Kansas on the Neosho River, John Redmond Reservoir is seeking campground host volunteers. John Redmond Reservoir is conveniently located 4 miles from Burlington, 37 miles from Emporia and 57 miles from Topeka. Duties include general m…
Goodland KOA Journey — Goodland, KS — $12–$13/hr
Position Summary />Housekeepers are responsible for the overall cleanliness of the campground including the public space areas and all accommodation according to standards. All areas should be efficiently cleaned within the allotted times while providing great guest service. Reports to the General M…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform a number of various tasks in assisting the Interpretation Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: orienting visitors at the Visitor Center front desk, performing living history demonstrations and presentations, giving programs, and givin…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform a number of various tasks in assisting the Interpretation Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: orienting visitors at the Visitor Center front desk, performing living history demonstrations and presentations, giving programs, and givin…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sylvan Grove, KS
Now accepting applications for 2027 recreation season volunteer positions at Wilson Lake, Kansas Park Operations: Lucas & Sylvan Park May 1 - Oct. 31, 2027 2 positions (2 couples preferred) Free campsite for volunteer couple working 30 hours / week Duties includes monitor park use and report issue…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Lawrence, KS
Spend your summer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at beautiful Clinton Lake! The Clinton team is seeking one (1) to two (2) highly motivated, collaborative-minded individuals or couples to independently work in Woodbridge Park. If you like helping people, caring for our public lands and resou…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sylvan Grove, KS
Now accepting applications for 2027 recreation season volunteer positions at Wilson Lake, Kansas Park Maintenance: Administration Area, Minooka, Lucas & Sylvan Parks May 1 - Oct. 31, 2027 3 positions (open to couples or individuals) Free campsite for volunteers working 15 hours / week Duties inclu…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
The volunteer in this position is required to perform a number of various tasks in assisting the Interpretation Division. Tasks include, but are not limited to: orienting visitors at the Visitor Center front desk, performing living history demonstrations and presentations, giving programs, and givin…
National Park Service — Fort Scott, KS
FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IS YOUR NATIONAL PARK Help us take care of “Our Home Outdoors” on National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 26th! The first 50 volunteers will get a free one-day entry pass to federal public lands, valid for up to one year after the event. National Public Land…
National Park Service — Larned, KS
Volunteers in this position will be regular weekly or bi-weekly volunteers serving in the Visitor Center orienting visitors, starting the park film, completing bookstore sales, and answering basic questions about the park. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to meet people from all over t…
Goodland KOA Journey — Goodland, KS — $12–$13/hr
Position Summary />Responsible for guest registration, front desk, and store procedures while delivering great guest service. Reports to the General Manager. General Duties />Responsibilities: />● Provide superior guest service over the telephone and in person, by being enthusiastic, attentive, frie…
Also includes 18 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Kansas.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Junction City, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Milford Lake, 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 — Manhattan, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Tuttle Creek Lake, 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 — Perry, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Perry Lake, 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 — Lawrence, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Clinton Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Stafford, KS — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Quivira NWR, inland salt marsh in central Kansas. Species focus: whooping cranes and snowy plovers. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Kansas Wildlife & Parks — Marquette, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Kanopolis SP, known for Kansas's first state park with sandstone formations. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Kansas Wildlife & Parks — Manhattan, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Tuttle Creek SP, known for Tuttle Creek Reservoir near the Flint Hills. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Kansas Wildlife & Parks — El Dorado, KS — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at El Dorado SP, known for the Flint Hills with tallgrass prairie. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
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