What are workamping jobs in New Mexico? Workamping jobs in New Mexico include camp host, park resident volunteer, ranger aide, front desk, maintenance, and recreation roles at private campgrounds, state parks, and national park and forest 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.
1 paid job and 27 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in New Mexico.
Air Education and Training Command — Holloman AFB, New Mexico — $17.50/hr – $19.82/hr
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation on Holloman AFB, NM.. The incumbent will work days and evenings, Monday through Friday. Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
Forest Service — Silver City, NM
The Gila National Forest is seeking a front desk staffer for a high-impact volunteer opportunity. The Silver City Ranger District is a high-traffic area located in the beautiful town of Silver City. Locals and visitors alike utilize the front desk to answer questions, purchase permits and maps, and…
National Park Service — Nageezi, NM
Do you consider yourself an astronomer (professionally or self-taught)? Are you excited by dark skies? Would you love to lend your expertise to an official International Dark-Sky Park throughout the summer?
Well you're in luck!! Chaco Culture NHP is looking for some skilled assistance in maintaining…
National Park Service — Los Alamos, NM
Time Commitment:
Individual volunteers from the local commuting area are asked to contribute 4 hours a week.
This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
Specific duties include
• Staff the front desk by greeting visitors, answering questions, giving directions, answering phones and restocking the brochure…
Forest Service — Ruidoso, NM
Host for Cedar Creek Day Use Area on the Lincoln National Forest. The day use site is located in Ruidoso NM. Camp host site is available for RV's with full electric, water, sewage hookups. Duties include opening and closing the entrance/exit gates daily, emptying trash bins, cleaning restroom…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Maxwell, NM
Background
Located in northeastern New Mexico at an elevation of 6050’, Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) encompasses 3,699 acres of short-grass prairie, playa lakes, woodlots, wetlands, and crop fields. The refuge sits in an open basin surrounded by high mesas to the northeast and the Sangre de…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Maxwell, NM
Background
Located in northeastern New Mexico at an elevation of 6050’, Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) encompasses 3,699 acres of short-grass prairie, playa lakes, woodlots, wetlands, and crop fields. The refuge sits in an open basin surrounded by high mesas to the northeast and the Sangre de…
National Park Service — Mimbres, NM
Have you ever wanted to find out what it's like to be a park ranger? Are you seeking to learn and expand your skills as an interpreter? Then Gila Cliff Dwellings may be the perfect opportunity.
Volunteers seeking or having experience presenting interpretive dialogue for the cliff dwellings are…
National Park Service — Mimbres, NM
Have you ever wanted to find out what it's like to be a park ranger? Are you seeking to learn and expand your skills as an interpreter? Then Gila Cliff Dwellings may be the perfect opportunity.
Volunteers seeking or having experience presenting interpretive dialogue for the cliff dwellings are…
Forest Service — Mimbres, NM
Wilderness Ranger District seeks one or more volunteer campground hosts (or couples) to staff Upper End Campground at Lake Roberts. The successful applicant will demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude, and communication skills to manage fee collection, maintain clean campground and restroom…
National Park Service — Mountainair, NM
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (SAPU) is bringing back its stunning annual Luminaria de Abo event on Saturday, December 5, 2026!
Salinas Pueblo Missions is an innovative and fast-paced park looking for passionate VIPs to join our Luminaria de Abo by assisting with event prep and break…
National Park Service — Mimbres, NM
MAKE YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE MEMORABLE WHILE HELPING GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS!
Positions are open year-round. The park is looking for maintenance and construction help. Volunteers are asked to commit to 3 months or more during this time frame.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Applicants should possess professional…
National Park Service — Mimbres, NM
MAKE YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE MEMORABLE WHILE HELPING GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS!
Positions are open year-round. The park is looking for maintenance and construction help. Volunteers are asked to commit to 3 months or more during this time frame.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Applicants should possess professional…
National Park Service — Albuquerque, NM
These volunteer positions are open to current members in good standing with the New Mexico Native Plant Society. Expert knowledge of and ability to correctly identify native plants is mandatory.
Various projects will be scheduled throughout the year. Some projects may include the manual removal of…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Roswell, NM
Background:
Encompassing 24,563 acres since 1935 on the edges of the Chihuahuan Desert and Southern Plains of southeast New Mexico, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is an oasis of biologically significant wetlands used by not only the migratory waterfowl the refuge was established for, but also a…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Las Vegas, NM
Background
Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, established in 2012 through a land donation, is located in the transition zone between the Great Plains and the Southern Rocky Mountains. The refuge contains 4,224 acres of shortgrass prairie, riparian wetlands, piñon/juniper, oak,…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Las Vegas, NM
Background
Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, established in 2012 through a land donation, is located in the transition zone between the Great Plains and the Southern Rocky Mountains. The refuge contains 4,224 acres of shortgrass prairie, riparian wetlands, piñon/juniper, oak,…
National Park Service — Alamogordo, NM
White Sands National Park is seeking dedicated volunteers to patrol and maintain the park's trails. Trail maintenance volunteers will monitor and report trail conditions, dig up fallen trail markers, install new trail markers, remove obsolete trail markers, pick up litter, and share information…
National Park Service — Aztec, NM
This opportunity is perfect for a solo person or couples.
The volunteer(s) will assist with visitor center operations including guest orientation, providing accurate information to visitors and answering questions, conducting informal interpretation, and assisting with sales in the Western National…
National Park Service — Nageezi, NM
Have you ever wanted to live and work in a beautiful desert environment, surrounded by history and expansive views? Does visiting national park sites and immersing yourself in all the intricate recreational opportunities these places have sound exciting to you? Do you love sharing your passion for…
National Park Service — Lakewood, NM
Are you passionate about history and eager to share fascinating and complex stories from the past? We invite you to become a Visitor Center Greeter at Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Los Alamos, NM! Join us in welcoming visitors from around the world and help them explore the history…
National Park Service — Ramah, NM
Overview:
El Morro is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team!
As a uniformed volunteer with the National Park Service, the volunteer serves as a front-line representative of the agency. The volunteer is responsible for providing current, accurate information about El Morro…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Las Vegas, NM
Background:
Spanish for ‘the meadows,’ Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge’s dates as far back as 8,000 BC when early North Americans inhabited the high plains area. The area is full of rich history, and you can even catch a glimpse of the famous Hermit's Peak here!
Strategically located at the base of…
National Park Service — Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Caverns National Park receives around 500,000 visitors annually to explore the unique limestone caverns formed within an ancient reef. Volunteers will support the Division of Visitor Services with frontline park operations at the Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center.
Duties:
Station…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Pena Blanca, NM
The Cochiti Lake Project is seeking volunteer support during our recreation season from 10 March - 31 October, 2026. Join our team and provide assistance with visitor services, project beautification, facility maintenance, environmental stewardship, and public engagement to promote our volunteer…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Pena Blanca, NM
The Cochiti Lake Project is seeking volunteer support at Tetilla Peak, a separate camping and recreation area from the main area of Cochiti Lake, during our recreation season from 10 March - 31 October 2026. Join our team and provide assistance with visitor services, project beautification, facility…
Forest Service — Glenwood, NM
Volunteer Work Camper – Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest
The Glenwood Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is seeking volunteer Work Campers to support the operation of developed recreation sites and campgrounds while providing quality customer service to forest visitors.
Work…
National Park Service — Mountainair, NM
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (SAPU) is looking for Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) to support this year's two (2) World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) Day Counts and Events on May 9 and October 10, 2026!
WMBD is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of…
New Mexico State Parks says its parks run from Clayton to Columbus and Grants to Tucumcari, so the climate depends on where a listing is. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque says flash floods can happen in any month, that the threat increases in May and June, and that it rises sharply in the July and August monsoon. Ask how a campground or site handles heavy rain and washes.
New Mexico State Parks says camp hosts receive a free campsite with hookups where available and hands-on training in exchange for a weekly service commitment per provided campsite, and that a two-month term is strongly encouraged. It says schedules are flexible based on park needs. Volunteers register online, the application is visible to park managers, and the state advises contacting the park directly about openings. It says placement depends on park needs, volunteer experience, availability, and flexibility, which is not a guarantee of a site.
New Mexico State Parks says it has full-time permanent jobs and seasonal ranger roles in its 35 state parks and offices. To find current postings, applicants use the State Personnel Office job page and filter by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Seasonal jobs are listed on a separate page of the parks site. A recruiting statement is not an open posting, so read the listing for dates and pay.
White Sands National Park says it has year-round openings for interpretive and maintenance volunteers, posted on Volunteer.gov, and that it does not offer RV or car camping within the park, with nearby state, federal, and private campgrounds listed instead. Carlsbad Caverns National Park points applicants to Volunteer.gov for current opportunities. Federal seasonal jobs are on USAJOBS.
Ask in writing which utilities the site has, how many weeks you are expected to stay, whether you would live inside the park or at a nearby campground, how rainstorms and washes affect access, and which posting or contact is current.
New Mexico State Parks says camp hosts receive a free campsite with hookups where available in exchange for volunteer service. Because hookups are not at every site, ask the park which utilities your site has and what the weekly commitment is.
New Mexico State Parks says volunteers complete an online application that park managers can view, and that applicants should contact the park where they want to serve about openings. Placement depends on park needs and availability, so contact more than one park.
New Mexico State Parks says it offers permanent and seasonal ranger jobs, which are paid employment, and directs applicants to the State Personnel Office job page, filtered by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Volunteer hosting is a separate route.
White Sands National Park says it does not offer RV or car camping within the park. Its volunteer opportunities are posted on Volunteer.gov with their own details, so check the posting about housing before you commit.
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