What are workamping jobs in Kentucky? Workamping jobs in Kentucky 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 44 open positions in Kentucky.
Kentucky pairs a long, mild season with standout scenery, from the world's longest cave system to its famous lakes and bluegrass country. Camp host and RV jobs cluster around Mammoth Cave National Park, the Land Between the Lakes recreation area, Lake Cumberland, and the Red River Gorge. Corps of Engineers lakes, the renowned Kentucky state-resort-park system, and private campgrounds hire from spring through fall, peaking in summer and again for fall color. Most positions provide a full-hookup site in exchange for gatehouse, store, or grounds hours, often with hourly pay, and Corps volunteer host roles are plentiful. Warm shoulder seasons, affordable living, and central access to both the South and Midwest make Kentucky an easy, welcoming base for workampers of all experience levels.
44 workamping opportunities in Kentucky — 3 paid jobs, 31 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 10 volunteer opportunities.
National Park Service — Nicholasville, KY
Transcription Assistants will read, transcribe, and digitize historical documents. These documents hold important stories of civilians, free and enslaved people, and both white and African American soldiers during and after the Civil War. By transcribing these documents, volunteers will help bring t…
Forest Service — London, KY
About the S-Tree Campground Daniel Boone National Forest, London Ranger District encompasses 208,044 acres sandwiched between the Kentucky and Cumberland Rivers and spread across eight counties: Laurel, Whitley, Rockcastle, Jackson, Estill, Owsley, and Pulaski. The London District provides trails, …
United States Army Installation Management Command — Multiple Locations — $15.00/hr – $26.29/hr
This position is located at Hooper Bowling Center - Fort Campbell, KY. This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Jamestown, KY
Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking 2-person teams to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities for May 2027-December 2027***3-month minimum commitment preferr…
Louisville South KOA Holiday — Shepherdsville, KY — $12/hr
ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA, INC. Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks. Founded in 1962…
Louisville South KOA Holiday — Shepherdsville, KY — $13/hr
ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA, INC. Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks. Founded in 1962…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Main Goals for Position: As a uniformed volunteer they will aim to enhance the visitor experience by creating a welcoming environment and providing excellent customer service to all park visitors. They will work to improve merchandise sales by actively promoting park products and sharing detailed in…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Main Goals for Position: The DOD Skillbridge program allows Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of their service. For more information on the DOD Skillbridge program, visit DOD SkillB…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
Please note: Government housing/an RV pad is NOT available for this position. Located along the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park stretches across three states: Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. With over 85 miles of hiking trails, historical sites, overlooks, …
National Park Service — Oneida, KY
Background check is required. Applicants must commit to serving for a minimum of three consecutive months. The first 30 consecutive days of that three-month commitment will be completed at Bandy Creek Campground for initial training and evaluation. After successful completion of the training period,…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Main Goals for Position: This position will facilitate and prepare programing to assist in providing a fun and educational experience for visitors, youth groups, and students; helping them understand the significance of the resources of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. The position can be held in col…
National Park Service — Nancy, KY
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is one of the newest National Park Systems in the country, having been established as a National Park site in 2020. The history of this park stretches back even further, having been run by the Mill Springs Battlefield Association for 30 years before the Nat…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Description: This position is responsible for assisting the park in creation of 3D printed items. The main goals of this position are to bring the park into the 21st century provide training to the staff in use of the 3D printer, design items that will benefit the park, use the 3D printer; or use…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
Located along the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park stretches across three states: Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. With over 85 miles of hiking trails, historical sites, overlooks, camping, and guided tours, Cumberland Gap provides opportunities for visitors o…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Jamestown, KY
Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking 2-person teams to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities for September-December 2026. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather o…
National Park Service — Nicholasville, KY
Description We are looking for volunteers who are interested in making a time commitment of 12 hours per week for 3 months to assist in museum cataloging and slide rehousing and storing as well as data collection Camp Nelson National Monuments Museum Technician position provides valuable support…
National Park Service — Nicholasville, KY
Description We are looking for volunteers who are able and available to come in as needed by our resources division when shovel testing will occur. The commitment time can change depending on the needs of the park, but will require a few hours out of their day in order to complete all the procedure…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
Located along the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park stretches across three states, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, offering a unique and diverse experience. With over 80 miles of hiking trails, historical sites, overlooks, camping, and guided tours, Cumberland…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
Please note: There is NO park housing/RV pad available for this position. Located along the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park stretches across three states: Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. With over 85 miles of hiking trails, historical sites, overlooks, cam…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
Located along the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park stretches across three states, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, offering a unique and diverse experience. With over 80 miles of hiking trails, historical sites, overlooks, camping, and guided tours, Cumberland…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
On top of the Cumberland Mountain lies the remnants of a community, the Hensley Settlement. From this community, several cabins and historic structures remain that tells the story of life in Appalachia. To help protect this community, Cumberland Gap is looking for two volunteers as caretakers. Duti…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — London, KY
Volunteers will be responsible for communicating with visitors on a regular basis, graffiti removal, painting, litter removal, occasional restroom cleaning, replenishing toiletry items when needed, reporting maintenance issues, posting shelter reservations, managing life jacket loaner stations, etc.…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Main Goals for Position: The DOD Skillbridge program allows Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of their service. For more information on the DOD Skillbridge program, visit DOD SkillB…
National Park Service — Nicholasville, KY
Description We are looking for volunteers who are interested in making a commitment to take two hours out of their day every other Tuesday to collect water samples as well as In-Situ data from two springs at the park. Camp Nelson National Monument Water Quality Testing Volunteer position provides…
National Park Service — Middlesboro, KY
Main Goals for this Position to Accomplish: The main goals of the Pinnacle volunteer) are to: · Provide interpretation at the Pinnacle Overlook. · Answer questions about places seen from the pinnacle, history of the park, and other related questions. · Assist visitors with visit…
National Park Service — Nancy, KY
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is one of the newest National Park Systems in the country, having been established as a National Park site in 2020. The history of this park stretches back even further, having been run by the Mill Springs Battlefield Association for 30 years before the Nat…
National Park Service — Mammoth Cave, KY
Campground Hosts assist with the daily operation and maintenance of park campgrounds, support visitor services, and help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. Hosts may also assist in other areas of park operations as needed. Volunteers may serve individually or as a two-person host t…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Description: Do you have a talent for design or filming of media? Do you want to benefit students across the country? We need your skills on the Virtual Visit Design and Film Crew! Design and film videos for use in K-12th grade classrooms for students to engage with park themes in all subject areas…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Jamestown, KY
Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking 2-person teams to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities for January-March 2027. Duties include: meeting/greeting publ…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Position Duties: As a uniformed Volunteer-in-Park (VIP) with the National Park Service (NPS), the VIP serves as a front-line representative of the agency working in the Maintenance Division. VIPs will work with maintenance staff and other VIPs to support routine grounds maintenance and custodial dut…
National Park Service — Hodgenville, KY
Main Goals for Position: The volunteer will have a chance to learn and gain experience and knowledge, skills and abilities associated with working at a national park. By participating in routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed eating, cleaning, and painting, volunteers directly contri…
National Park Service — Oneida, KY
Background check is required. Applicants must commit to serving for a minimum of three consecutive months. The first 30 consecutive days of that three-month commitment will be completed at Bandy Creek Campground for initial training and evaluation. After successful completion of the training period,…
National Park Service — Nicholasville, KY
The National Park Service (NPS) at Camp Nelson National Monument is looking to hire volunteers to serve in our Division of Facilities and Maintenance. Volunteers are responsible for assisting staff to enhance the visitor experience through buildings and grounds maintenance. This may include a varie…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Jamestown, KY
Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking 2-person teams to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities for August-October 2027. Duties include: meeting/greeting pub…
Also includes 31 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Kentucky.
National Park Service — Mammoth Cave, KY — Free campsite + stipend
Host Mammoth Cave Campground at Mammoth Cave NP, known for the world's longest known cave system with 400+ miles explored. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
US Forest Service — Winchester, KY — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Daniel Boone NF, known for Red River Gorge and natural bridge formations. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Somerset, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Cumberland, 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 — Campbellsville, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Green River 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 — Glasgow, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Barren River 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 — Cadiz, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Barkley, 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 — Bee Spring, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Nolin River Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
Kentucky State Parks — Slade, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Natural Bridge SP, known for a 65-foot natural sandstone arch in Red River Gorge. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Kentucky State Parks — Corbin, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Cumberland Falls SP, known for the Niagara of the South with its rare moonbow. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Kentucky State Parks — Dawson Springs, KY — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Pennyrile Forest SP, known for a western Kentucky forest retreat. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
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