What are workamping jobs in Nevada? Workamping jobs in Nevada include camp host, volunteer host, park aide, front desk, maintenance, and recreation roles at private campgrounds, state parks, and national park and recreation area lands. Some listings are paid jobs; others are volunteer or work-exchange arrangements. Compensation, RV site and hookups, schedule, and availability vary by listing, so check each listing's dates and details before you apply.
6 paid jobs and 13 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in Nevada.
Ely KOA Journey — Ely, NV — $12–$15/hr
GUEST SERVICES / REGISTRATION & STORE You are often the first person our guests meet — and the person they remember. We're looking for a dependable, friendly team member who genuinely enjoys meeting people and providing great customer service. This position is a great fit for someone who is…
Ely KOA Journey — Ely, NV — $12–$15/hr
GUEST SERVICES & HOUSEKEEPING TEAM MEMBER We’re looking for a dependable, friendly team member who enjoys a little variety and is comfortable working in both guest services and housekeeping. This is a great position for someone who enjoys meeting people and helping guests but doesn't want to spend…
Ely KOA Journey — Ely, NV — $12–$15/hr
HOUSEKEEPING TEAM MEMBER Our Housekeeping Team plays an important role in creating the clean, comfortable and welcoming campground experience our guests expect. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, notices the details, and understands that great housekeeping is about more than…
Ely KOA Journey — Ely, NV — $13.50–$18/hr
Maintenance & Grounds Team Member We’re looking for a good teammate — not just someone to fill a position. Working at a campground is a little different from a typical job. Some days you may be fixing something, some days you may be mowing, helping a guest, pumping propane, or jumping in wherever…
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Fallon, Nevada — $18.00/hr
Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental…
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Fallon, Nevada — $18.00/hr
This position is assigned to the Single Sailor Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The primary purpose of this position is to manage and administer a comprehensive and diverse year-round Single Sailor Program which…
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
Fish & Wildlife Service — Amargosa Valley, NV
Volunteer couple or single need for an Maintenance Team opening at Ash Meadows NWR. This opportunity comes with an RV site and hookups. We are currently recruiting for Spring 2027 (March-May).
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge [AMNWR] is the largest remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert with over…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Amargosa Valley, NV
Volunteer couple or single need for an immediate Visitor Center Host opening at Ash Meadows NWR. This opportunity comes with an RV site and hookups.
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge [AMNWR] is the largest remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert with over 50 springs and seeps. It is an…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Las Vegas, NV
Spend your days in the beautiful Mojave Desert of Desert National Wildlife Refuge! Join us this upcoming season as a 3-month Refuge Volunteer. We have an immediate opening Sept-Nov. 2026; all other time slots have now been filled. These positions come with RV sites with full hookups, Wi-Fi, and…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Las Vegas, NV
Spend your Spring in the beautiful Mojave Desert of Desert National Wildlife Refuge! We are seeking a single or couple for March-May 2027.
These positions come with RV sites with full hookups, Wi-Fi, and laundry.
Position opens, closes, and staffs the Corn Creek Visitor Center, the main gateway to the…
Forest Service — Carson City, NV
Position Description Summary:
A VIP (Very Important Person) is a volunteer or docent who is brought on as part of the Great Basin Institute (GBI) Galena Creek Visitor Center team, on temporary or semi-permanent assignment and may commit to 16 hours (more are permitted) or as few as 4 hours per week.…
National Park Service — Boulder City, NV
COMMITMENT: The primitive campground host at Government Wash must commit to a minimum of three months or longer to participate in the program. Currently, the park can provide electricity to the site. Volunteer will need to regularly go to the nearest NPS campground (Callville Bay or Las Vegas Bay)…
National Park Service — Boulder City, NV
PSAR Volunteer duties:
The primary responsibilities of a VIP PSAR Volunteer are to provide hike safety messaging to the public to mitigate the number of injuries and incidents taking place on the park’s busiest and most strenuous trails. The volunteer may perform one of two main tasks of sharing hike…
Forest Service — Las Vegas, NV
Located just forty minutes from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area offers a welcoming retreat into the natural beauty of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This extraordinary area hosts millions of visitors each year and features a rich diversity of…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Alamo, NV
Come volunteer at a waterfowl oasis in Nevada this Fall! Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is looking for a Visitor Center host(s) to join our team. We are seeking couples or a single for Sept.-Nov. 2026.
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is located in Alamo, Nevada, a 90-minute drive north of…
Bureau of Land Management — Las Vegas, NV
Experience the stunning red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs and the natural wonders of the Mojave Desert, located just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Red Rock National Conservation Area (NCA) features world-class climbing, miles of hiking trails, a 13-mile scenic drive, visitor center,…
National Park Service — Boulder City, NV
SkillBridge Internship Position Descriptions – Multiple listings
Transitioning out of the military and into a civilian career? Lake Mead is looking for active-duty military service members in their last 180 days of service. We have multiple positions in various fields for SkillBridge candidates to…
Forest Service — Las Vegas, NV
The Spring Mountains National Recreation area is a unique and diverse place to be a host. We are just outside the metropolitan area of Las Vegas, Nevada which means that millions of people look to us as their outdoor recreation source. The SMNRA’s urban location brings us thousands of visitors…
Bureau of Land Management — Winnemucca, NV
The BLM-Humboldt River Field Office in the Winnemucca District is hiring a camp host for the Water Canyon Recreation Area. The 600-acre developed campground includes 12 campsites, hiking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, 3 pit toilets, 15 picnic tables, 3 dumpsters, BBQs, 12 fire rings, day-use…
Nevada runs from low desert to high mountain country, so season and conditions depend on where a listing is. The National Weather Service says everyone can be vulnerable to heat and that some groups are especially at risk, so ask about summer temperatures and shade for a desert assignment. Nevada State Parks also says each park may impose more stringent fire restrictions when conditions warrant them.
Nevada State Parks says selected volunteer campground hosts camp at a park for extended periods and greet the public, give information, clean the campground and facilities, check fee compliance, and report problems to rangers. It says hosts usually locate their own trailer or RV in a campsite close to the campground entrance and receive use of the site in exchange for service. The page does not describe hookups or a time commitment, so ask the park. The state also keeps a volunteer interest form that signs you up for notices of opportunities.
Nevada State Parks says it has permanent and seasonal positions such as park rangers, park interpreters, park aides, and lifeguards. It says permanent positions are posted through the Nevada Division of Human Resource Management with a deadline on each announcement, and its employment page has separate sections for seasonal positions and internships. Whether anything is posted changes over time, so read the page rather than assuming openings.
Great Basin National Park says it looks to fill three campground host positions each summer, that trailer pads and hookups are provided at its Wheeler Peak, Upper Lehman Creek, and Baker Creek campgrounds, and that hosts are usually asked to commit to the season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lake Mead National Recreation Area says it offers long-term volunteer roles, group projects, and internships through its volunteer office, without describing RV sites on that page. Federal seasonal jobs are on USAJOBS and volunteer roles on Volunteer.gov.
Ask in writing whether the host site has electric, water, or sewer, how far the nearest services are, how the park handles summer heat or fire restrictions, and whether a posting from the state or federal government is current.
Nevada State Parks says hosts usually place their own trailer or RV in a campsite near the campground entrance and receive use of that site in exchange for volunteer services. It does not describe hookups on that page, so confirm utilities and expectations with the park.
Great Basin National Park says trailer pads and hookups are provided for campground hosts at Wheeler Peak, Upper Lehman Creek, and Baker Creek, and that hosts usually commit to the summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It looks to fill three host positions each summer, so check Volunteer.gov and contact the park.
Nevada State Parks says it offers permanent and seasonal positions, with permanent jobs posted through the Nevada Division of Human Resource Management. Its employment page has a seasonal section that may or may not list positions, so read it for current postings.
Not necessarily. Lake Mead National Recreation Area describes long-term volunteer roles, group projects, and internships, and does not describe RV sites on its volunteer page. Contact its volunteer office before you plan around housing.
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