What are workamping jobs in South Dakota? Workamping jobs in South Dakota 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 12 open positions in South Dakota.
South Dakota is a beloved summer workamping destination, headlined by the Black Hills and the Badlands. Camp host and RV jobs concentrate around Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and the private resorts near Rapid City and Hill City, plus the Badlands and Missouri River reservoirs to the east. Employers include concessioners, state parks, the Forest Service, and a dense cluster of private campgrounds that staff up from May through September, with a huge spike around the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. Most positions provide a full-hookup site, often with hourly pay, since demand is high and the season is short. Cool pine-forest air and iconic scenery make the Black Hills a dream posting — apply early, as the best summer gigs fill by late winter.
7 paid jobs and 5 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in South Dakota.
Hot Springs SD / Black Hills KOA Holiday — Hot Springs, SD — $14/hr
We have FOUR positions available between the two couples: Morning Maintenance/grounds Morning Housekeeping Breakfast Cook Morning Front Desk / Guest Services We are looking for experienced staff for each position. All are morning positions and 4-5 days per week. Weekly hours are negotiable depending…
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch KOA Resort — Hill City, SD — $13/hr
An Ambassador Welcomes Guests. Outgoing positive attitude, friendly Resort Host focus on surpassing Guests's expectations. Effectively communicates with Guests and other departments. Escorts guests to accommodations, pumps propane, delivers firewood and messages, picks up trash, bags ice and stocks…
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch KOA Resort — Hill City, SD — $13/hr
Grapes and Grinds Store features coffee, lattes, wines, wine slush, specialty drinks and souvenirs. Fast paced coffee store in the morning, more leisure pace in the evenings. Greets Guests. High energy, bright, friendly personality. Efficiently prepares Guests' beverages, processes purchases while…
Spearfish / Black Hills KOA Holiday — Spearfish, SD — $15/hr
The Spearfish Black Hills KOA is searching for work camping TEAMS who want to have fun while providing excellence in guest service. Front Desk reps will make reservations, check guests in, clean, price and stock the camp store as well as other assigned duties. And, smiling is essential along with…
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch KOA Resort — Hill City, SD — $13.25/hr
Duties include daily cleaning of our 61-room hotel, 36 full-service Palmer cabins, 11 deluxe cabins, 55 camping cabins, 5 shower houses, 3 laundries, restrooms, common areas, in house laundry and Kamper kitchen. Must have an eye for detail to ensure highest standard of cleanliness exceeding Guest's…
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch KOA Resort — Hill City, SD — $13.25/hr
MAINTENANCE--- Mechanically inclined, flexible, maintains an upbeat attitude and willingness to help out wherever needed. Committed to Guest Service. Repair, upkeep and preventative maintenance. Preforms physical labor. This position requires some skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting and…
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch KOA Resort — Hill City, SD — $13/hr
First line of contact provides a welcoming atmosphere establishing a delightful connection with Guests via telephone, email, text and in person. Must be friendly, have a positive attitude, high attention to detail and possess listening skills, good verbal and writing abilities., able to answer…
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
National Park Service — Hot Springs, SD
Wind Cave National Park is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers for the role of Campground Host at Elk Mountain Campground for the 2027 summer season. This position offers an opportunity to engage with visitors, support park operations, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of one of South…
National Park Service — Hot Springs, SD
Join Wind Cave National Park as an Interpretive Operations Assistant and gain skills and experience in interpreting the first cave protected as a national park in the world!
Our Interpretive Operations Assistants will,
Learn the fundamentals of interpretive programing and gain experience in applying…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Spearfish, SD
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives is seeking couples to join our team for the 2027 summer season.
Location/Site Description: The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives is located in Spearfish, SD. Nestled in the Northern Black Hills, Spearfish has around 14,000…
National Park Service — Custer, SD
This is a remote opportunity.
Jewel Cave NM is looking for volunteers to translate safety and educational brochures into non-English languages (Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Portuguese, French, Korean, Russian, or Italian) to reach a wider audience of park visitors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Virtual…
National Park Service — Custer, SD
Jewel Cave is looking for a Visitor Center Host. This position is for either winter or summer work. Park housing is provided in the form of an apartment with a minimum of 32 hours served per week. Position must be able to handle fees (and pass the associated background check).
This position assists…
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