Louisiana offers a warm, culture-rich workamping season that runs strongest in the cooler months. Camp host and RV jobs gather around the bayous and the Atchafalaya Basin, the Gulf Coast near Lake Charles and the Creole Nature Trail, and the state parks and Corps lakes of the north around Toledo Bend. Private RV resorts near New Orleans and Lafayette draw winter visitors chasing food, music, and mild temperatures. Most positions trade gatehouse or grounds hours for a full-hookup site, sometimes with hourly pay, and the season peaks from fall through spring when humidity eases. For workampers who want bayou scenery, world-class cuisine, and a relaxed pace during the months much of the country is freezing, Louisiana is a flavorful winter base.
13 workamping opportunities in Louisiana — 3 paid jobs, 4 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 6 volunteer opportunities.
Paid Workamping Jobs in Louisiana (3)
Recreation Aide
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Belle Chasse, Louisiana — $15.00/hr
This position is located at Tickets and Travel, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, NAS JRB New Orleans. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of MWR special events, information/resources, command events, community events, outings, party and picnic rental e…
Recreation Aide
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Belle Chasse, LA — $15.00/hr
This position is located at the Bowling Center, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, NAS JRB New Orleans. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of MWR special events, information/resources, command events, community events, outings, party and picnic rental e…
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center- Cooking Demonstrator
National Park Service — New Orleans, LA
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is cooking up good food and a good time for visitors to experience the culture of the region. The center needs volunteers to demonstrate cooking in the cooking demonstration kitchen on Saturdays. Whether it's a crawfish etouffee or sweet dough pies, volunteers are…
Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery- Visitor Center
National Park Service — New Orleans, LA
Expert and novice Volunteers are welcomed to participate at the Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery Visitor Center to assist the daily staff at the Visitor Center Information Desk, on a regular basis, for at least one day during regular operations hours: Sunday - Saturday. 9:30am t…
Resident Volunteer - Visitor Center
Fish & Wildlife Service — Lancombe, LA
The Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex manages six National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeast Louisiana. These refuges include Atchafalaya, Big Branch Marsh, Bogue Chitto, Breton, Cat Island, and Delta. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to pin…
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Volunteer
National Park Service — New Orleans, LA
Swing out with the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Team and put your stewardship in action! This is an announcement for general placement, whether you are interested in interpretation and education, are a jazz music fan, or more. We are located in New Orleans, in the heart of the historic …
Recreation Assistant (Resource Center)
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Belle Chasse, Louisiana — $16.00/hr – $18.00/hr
Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, Library, grab-n-go, movies, and recreation classes. Posi…
Also includes 4 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Louisiana.
Volunteer Host Positions in Louisiana (6)
Trail Crew / Campground Host – Kisatchie NF
US Forest Service — Pineville, LA — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Kisatchie NF, known for the only national forest in Louisiana. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Lacassine NWR
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Lake Arthur, LA — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Lacassine NWR, Louisiana Gulf Coast freshwater marsh. Species focus: fulvous whistling-ducks. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Tensas River NWR
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Tallulah, LA — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Tensas River NWR, bottomland hardwood forest. Species focus: Louisiana black bears. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Campground Host – Lake Claiborne SP
Louisiana State Parks — Homer, LA — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Claiborne SP, known for a scenic north Louisiana lake. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Campground Host – Chicot SP
Louisiana State Parks — Ville Platte, LA — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Chicot SP, known for the largest state park in Louisiana. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Campground Host – Fontainebleau SP
Louisiana State Parks — Mandeville, LA — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Fontainebleau SP, known for Lake Pontchartrain shoreline north of New Orleans. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.