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 29 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.
29 workamping opportunities in South Dakota — 5 paid jobs, 13 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 11 volunteer opportunities.
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 quest…
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch KOA Resort — Hill City, SD — $13/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/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 electric…
National Park Service — Custer, SD
Jewel Cave NM is in need of someone who knows their way around a sewing machine. We have a number of polo shirts that need to have patches sewn onto them for our wonderful volunteers. Polo shirts and patches are supplied, the chosen volunteer will need to have their own sewing machine. There may als…
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 r…
Forest Service — Hot Springs, SD
Volunteer for Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands within our Fall River District in South Dakota! Upcoming Volunteer Day When: May 26th, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: French Creek Campground Description: Removal of unneeded fence and the possibility of planting trees within the French C…
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 e…
National Park Service — Custer, SD
Jewel Cave NM is in need of someone who knows their way around a sewing machine. We have a number of polo shirts that need to have patches sewn onto them for our wonderful volunteers. Polo shirts and patches are supplied, the chosen volunteer will need to have their own sewing machine. There may als…
Forest Service — Wall, SD
Standard Posting: (Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands) Start your weekend off with an act of Stewardship Volunteering! Times: 9am -Noon or 12:30pm until 3:30pm Age: 16+ years old preferred; minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please discuss with the Site Contact if you plan on b…
National Park Service — Yankton, SD
Are you an experienced paddler? Want to help keep the Mighty MO clean? Join us for Paddle with a Purpose on September 12th! What is Paddle with a Purpose? It’s a guided river float with Park Rangers from the National Park Service and a litter cleanup rolled into one! It’s a great opportunity to ge…
Forest Service — Wall, SD
Join the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands Volunteer Program! (Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands) Non-Motorized Trails- Maintenance and Construction Dates: Volunteer days are to be scheduled with the Recreation Program Manager. Typically, Monday- Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Safety…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hot Springs, SD
Primary Responsibilities: -Daily upkeep of all comfort stations and vault toilets by cleaning toilets and restocking toilet paper as needed. -Daily litter collection in campground and day use areas. -Weekly cleaning of fire pits. Make sure there is not any hot ambers in the ash when disposing of t…
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 applyin…
Forest Service — Wall, SD
Become a Visitor Aid at Wall Ranger District! (Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands) Directions for Application- Wall Ranger District is looking for individuals or couples to serve as Visitor Aid(s) for Wall Ranger District. Ideally, we would prefer applicants to be able to commit to a continuo…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Chamberlain, SD
Volunteer Campground Host duties include meeting and greeting guests, assisting visitors with campground related questions/ explaining rules, providing information on local activities to do, light maintenance work (including keeping campground neat by picking up trash and attend to minor maintenance…
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 (Japanese, Spanish, French, Korean, Russian, or Italian) to reach a wider audience of park visitors. Main Duties and Responsibilities: · Virtual Volun…
Forest Service — Custer, SD
Cascade Falls Picnic Site is a long-time favorite recreational site in the southern Black Hills. Although not well-known with vacationers and travelers, the site is quite popular with local enthusiasts ... which often promote the site to others visiting the area. Unfortunately, the site is located a…
Also includes 13 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in South Dakota.
National Park Service — Interior, SD — Free campsite + stipend
Host Cedar Pass Campground at Badlands NP, known for dramatic eroded buttes and fossil beds on the Great Plains. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Hot Springs, SD — Free campsite + stipend
Host Elk Mountain Campground at Wind Cave NP, known for one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
US Forest Service — Rapid City, SD — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Black Hills NF, known for the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Pierre, SD — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Oahe, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Yankton, SD — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lewis and Clark Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Chamberlain, SD — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Francis Case, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
US Army Corps of Engineers — Pierre, SD — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Lake Sharpe, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Martin, SD — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Lacreek NWR, prairie pothole wetlands in the Sandhills. Species focus: trumpeter swans and sharp-tailed grouse. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
South Dakota GFP — Custer, SD — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Custer SP, known for the first and largest state park in South Dakota. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
South Dakota GFP — Garretson, SD — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Palisades SP, known for Split Rock Creek gorge with Sioux quartzite cliffs. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Kampgrounds of America — Hill City, SD — Free full-hookup site + hourly wage
Work camp near Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Assist with campground operations and activities.
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