What are workamping jobs in Massachusetts? Workamping jobs in Massachusetts 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 38 open positions in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts delivers a classic New England summer workamping season, anchored by the beaches of Cape Cod and the wooded hills of the Berkshires. Camp host and RV jobs cluster around the Cape Cod National Seashore, the islands' gateway towns, the Quabbin and central state forests, and the cultural Berkshires in the west. The season runs Memorial Day through the October foliage, peaking when summer vacationers pack the coast. Employers include state parks, private oceanfront resorts, and family campgrounds, most trading gatehouse, store, or grounds hours for a campsite, often with hourly pay to offset the region's high costs. With short travel distances and a dense calendar of festivals and history, Massachusetts is a lively, in-demand posting — book early, because coastal sites fill fast.
38 workamping opportunities in Massachusetts — 11 paid jobs, 22 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 5 volunteer opportunities.
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Join park stewards for a day of landscape and ecosystem management at a location to be determined! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of …
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $24–$26/hr
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of the campground, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and enjoyable experience for all guests. This role involves managing various departments, including staffing, inventory, maintenance, safety, housekeeping, g…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Join park stewards and our partners The Trustees to help with landscape and ecosystem management atop the beautiful drumlins of World's End! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natu…
National Park Service — Lowell, Massachusetts — $28.02/hr
This position is located in Lowell National Historical Park in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Lowell National Historical Park is June through November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or fu…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $15–$16/hr
The Recreation Attendant (RA) assists the Recreation Lead in planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The RA is an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative t…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $15–$17/hr
POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Associate (MA) is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and upkeep of the campground buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position performs general carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work and install new fixtures, equipment, and…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management in Webb Memorial State Park! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, na…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $17–$19/hr
The Housekeeping Supervisor (HS) oversees the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department in support of an OAK property. A Housekeeping Supervisor monitors the work activities of the housekeeping team to ensure that they are providing a clean, orderly, and attractive environment for guests.…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $18–$21/hr
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimming pool users by monitoring activities, enforcing safety rules, and responding quickly to emergencies. This role plays an important part in maintaining a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment while providing excellent guest servic…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $16.50–$18.50/hr
The Recreation Lead (RL) is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The RL is an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative leader who enjoys …
National Park Service — CHARLESTOWN, MA
Help the National Parks of Boston get our volunteers ready to serve! The National Parks of Boston relies on dedicated volunteers to support programs, events, visitor services, stewardship projects, and other activities throughout our parks. We are looking for volunteers to help establish and organi…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Cathleen Stone [Thompson] Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park. We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural hist…
National Park Service — Quincy, MA
Adams National Historical Park (NHP) hosts a wide range of public events throughout the year that highlight the enduring legacy of the Adams family and their contributions to American democracy. Special events this year will include Remember the Ladies 250, Independence 250 and News of the Declarati…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Cathleen Stone [Thompson] Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park. We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural hist…
National Park Service — Wellfleet, MA
The volunteer will serve as an ambassador for the park by actively engaging with the public on the beach to enhance their understanding of seals, the marine environment, and encouraging a safe viewing experience. Being a volunteer presence, Seal Education Team volunteers serve to educate the public …
Air Force Materiel Command — Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts — $15.00/hr – $22.00/hr
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Program. This position is a flexible position, may work 0-40 hours per week based on mission/programming requirements. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on weekends, ho…
National Park Service — Wellfleet, MA
The volunteer will assist rangers on public canoe and/or kayak interpretative programs throughout the summer. Volunteers will be expected to facilitate learning opportunities for paddlers of different ages and skill levels. The park will provide training to volunteers and all necessary equipment. Ad…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $16–$18/hr
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and tidy environment in support of the housekeeping department at an OAK property. They are to clean all private offices and public common areas including the general store, restrooms, and accommodation units while mainta…
National Park Service — Brookline, MA
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic site seeks enthusiastic and curious volunteers to join our Visitor Experience and Community Engagement team! Frederick Law Olmsted NHS shares the story of the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation’s foremost park maker. This position wil…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management in Webb Memorial State Park! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, na…
National Park Service — Cambridge, MA
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site (LONG) preserves a remarkable Georgian house in Cambridge, MA whose occupants shaped our nation. It was a site of colonial enslavement and community activism, George Washington’s first long-term headquarters of the American Revolution…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $15–$18/hr
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 (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “conn…
National Park Service — Boston, Massachusetts — $40.53/hr – $52.69/hr
As a Landscape Architect for Cultural Resources, Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation. Cultural landscape preservation focuses on preserving a landscape's physical attributes, biotic systems, and use when that use contributes to its historical significance. For more park(s) information, please …
National Park Service — Lowell, MA
Lowell National Historical Park was established on June 5th, 1978 by Public Law 95-290 to preserve and interpret the nationally significant historical and cultural sites, structures, and districts in Lowell, MA for the benefit and inspiration of present and future generations. The Park tells the hum…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Oxford, MA
The volunteer is assigned duties to supplement the efforts of the project management team. The scope of the duties includes but is not limited to work alongside ranger staff with various projects, weekly park restroom cleaning or as needed, litter pick up, patrol of the project and duties assigned. …
National Park Service — CHARLESTOWN, MA
Come to the Charlestown Navy Yard to get trained and join the millions of citizen scientists around the world supporting scientific projects that benefit both people and the planet! Trainings will equip local people of all ages and experiences with the observation tools they need to study local pla…
National Park Service — Brookline, MA
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic site seeks positive and enthusiastic volunteers to join our Visitor Experience and Community Engagement team! Frederick Law Olmsted NHS shares the story of the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation’s foremost park maker. This position wi…
National Park Service — Cambridge, MA
Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS preserves the home of Henry W. Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th century poets and as General George Washington’s first headquarters of the American Revolution, from 1775-1776. Volunteers work alongside NPS gardener and grounds crew to main…
National Park Service — Wellfleet, MA
The volunteer will assist with salt marsh vegetation monitoring during the summer of 2026 between mid-June and August. The volunteer will work under the supervision of a seasonal intern and follow instructions and standardize procedures for collecting and managing field data. Data collection will in…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Join park stewards for a day of landscape and ecosystem management at a location to be determined! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of …
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Oxford, MA
The volunteer is assigned duties to supplement the efforts of the project management team. The scope of the duties includes but is not limited to fee collections at the entrance station, daily cash outs, checking the cleanliness of park restrooms and park facilities and litter pick up in the boat ra…
National Park Service — Brookline, MA
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic site is seeking a positive and dynamic student, at any level in their education (high school and postsecondary), to join our Visitor Experience and Community Engagement team! Frederick Law Olmsted NHS shares the story of the founder of American landscape archi…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Come join park biologists and Boston Harbor Now staff for a special bioblitz event at Moakley Park! Help us contribute to community science efforts by observing and recording different species of all types. We will explore and discuss the importance of community science, native flora and fauna, and …
Also includes 22 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Massachusetts.
National Park Service — Wellfleet, MA — Free campsite
Staff the Salt Pond Visitor Center and share the natural and cultural history of Cape Cod.
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Newburyport, MA — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Parker River NWR, Plum Island coastal habitat. Species focus: piping plovers and migratory shorebirds. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Massachusetts DCR — Lanesborough, MA — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Mount Greylock SR, known for the highest point in Massachusetts. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Massachusetts DCR — Brewster, MA — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Nickerson SP, known for Cape Cod kettle ponds and bike trails. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Sun Outdoors — Eastham, MA — Free full-hookup site + hourly wage
Work camp near Cape Cod National Seashore during peak summer season.
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