What are workamping jobs in Tennessee? Workamping jobs in Tennessee include camp host, volunteer host, front desk, maintenance, and recreation roles at private campgrounds, state parks, and federal 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 the details of each one before you apply.
7 paid jobs and 27 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in Tennessee.
Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday — Townsend, TN — $14/hr
Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains from your front door. Our award-winning property is nestled at the entrance to the GSM National Park in Townsend TN. With a "World Class Service" Net Promotor Score of 85, our team is passionate about getting customer service right! We make the best…
Sweetwater KOA Holiday — Sweetwater, TN — $12–$13/hr
Position Summary Responsible for guest registration, front desk, and store procedures while delivering great guest service. Reports to the General Manager. General Duties Responsibilities: ● Provide superior guest service over the telephone and in person, by being enthusiastic, attentive, friendly…
Sweetwater KOA Holiday — Sweetwater, TN — $11–$13/hr
General Duties Responsibilities ● Perform the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning programs for specific buildings and facilities as outlined by immediate supervisor or owner(s). ● Use appropriate cleaning chemicals on appropriate items and only as trained. Do not mix chemicals together or use…
Sweetwater KOA Holiday — Sweetwater, TN — $12–$13/hr
Position Summary Responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the campground buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds. Reports to the General Manager. General Duties Responsibilities: • Perform basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs, and maintenance to campground buildings,…
Nashville KOA Resort — Nashville, TN — $12–$15/hr
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining a visually appealing and functional outdoor space. The Groundskeeper performs a variety of tasks such as mowing grass, raking, pruning, weeding, pest control and trash removal. This position is responsible for proper maintenance of equipment.…
Nashville KOA Resort — Nashville, TN — $12–$14/hr
The Guest Service Representative (GSR) is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay. Accommodate campground guests by registering, issuing keys, keeping proper record of occupied sites, making and confirming…
Nashville KOA Resort — Nashville, TN — $14–$16/hr
Summary: The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and tidy environment. The Housekeeper cleans all private offices and public common areas including the general store, restrooms, and accommodation units while maintaining departmental standards Essential Duties…
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 — Gatlinburg, TN
The Biological Science Technician supports wildlife management and monitoring in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with an emphasis on black bear management and non-native wild hog control. Duties include responding to human-bear conflicts; capturing, handling, and monitoring wildlife; trapping…
Forest Service — Benton, TN
Location: Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest
The Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to serve as campground hosts at the Chilhowee Recreation Area Campground. This scenic 80-site campground is divided into three loops and…
Forest Service — Benton, TN
Location: Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest
The Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District is seeking motivated and service-oriented volunteers to serve as campground hosts at the Parksville Group Campground, a popular and scenic destination near Parksville Lake. This is a wonderful…
Forest Service — Benton, TN
Location: Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest
The Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to serve as campground hosts at Parksville RV Campground, a popular destination nestled near the scenic Parksville Lake. This opportunity is…
Forest Service — Benton, TN
Location: Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest
The Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic host couple to serve as campground hosts at Thunder Rock Campground, a scenic and well-loved destination nestled along the Ocoee River. Located just 1.8 miles…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Keeping the historic headstones in Stones River National Cemetery cleaned and readable is a year-round job. Groups of up to 20 volunteers can assist us in this endeavor by adopting one or more sections, most numbering between 400-500 headstones.
Park staff will train group leaders in proper headstone…
National Park Service — Oneida, TN
Background check is required. Applicants must commit to serving for a minimum of three consecutive months. The first 30 consecutive days of that three-month commitment will be completed at Bandy Creek Campground for initial training and evaluation. After successful completion of the training period,…
National Park Service — Oneida, TN
Background check is required. Applicants must commit to serving for a minimum of three consecutive months. The first 30 consecutive days of that three-month commitment will be completed at Bandy Creek Campground for initial training and evaluation. After successful completion of the training period,…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Volunteers perform parts based on the letters and diaries of soldiers, or those that knew them, buried in Stones River National Cemetery. Programs are generally offered twice a month on Saturday evenings from may through September.
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Help visitors go back in time and appreciate the stories of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Volunteers will wear period military and civilian costumes and present programs that try to bring history to life.
Men, women, and children are welcome to apply. Historic weapons…
National Park Service — Dover, TN
Disclaimer: You must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer in this position. Parental consent is required for those under the age of 18.
The Fort Donelson National Battlefield Living History Crew is seeking new recruits to serve as living history volunteers. If you are passionate about history and…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Dover, TN
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge is 9,000 acres of land that is actively managed to create and maintain optimal wildlife habitat, which makes it a very attractive location for a diversity of wildlife as well as visitors. This refuge is a wonderful location for fishing, kayaking, wildlife…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Caring for a historic national cemetery is a solemn and labor intensive job. From April through October, our maintenance team devotes nearly 100 hours week ensuring the grass that blankets the cemetery is cut and trimmed. Other tasks include maintaining exhibits, monuments and headstones, trimming…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Stones River National Battlefield's primary cultural resources are the landscapes where the Battle of Stones River raged. Proper care of those landscapes requires a team effort to keep the multiple ecosystems that make up the battlefield healthy. Natural Resource management volunteers will work…
National Park Service — Gatlinburg, TN
Parkwide Photographer Volunteers share quality photographs with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shared images are public domain and may be used in digital or print materials to educate visitors, inspire stewardship, document events, support resource management, or preserve moments of park…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Photographers and videographers use their skills to document the unique resources of Stones River National Battlefield and the programs and events that connect the public to our park. This position is open to candidates in the local commuting area.
National Park Service — Shiloh, TN
Disclaimer: You must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer in this position. Parental consent is required for those under the age of 18.
The Shiloh National Military Park Volunteer Cannon Crew is seeking new recruits to serve as cannoneers! If you are passionate about history and seek to bring it…
National Park Service — Shiloh, TN
Shiloh National Military Park is looking for volunteers to assist at the visitor center front desk answering questions, orienting visitors, swearing in junior rangers, and answering telephones.
Shiloh National Military Park contains a wide array of historic sites. In addition to the Shiloh…
National Park Service — Gatlinburg, TN
This position is for Skillbridge candidates, an active military program. We have positions in resource management (Vegetation management, Wildlife, Fisheries), Resource Education (Working with the public), facilities management (Grounds maintenance) and campgrounds. The timeframe is determined by…
National Park Service — Gatlinburg, TN
We have Skillbridge positions in Resource Management and Science, Administration, Resource Education and Facilities. Please contact Julianne_Geleynse@nps.gov directly to learn about specific positions. Note: Skillbridge is a military program. If you are not active military, then you would not…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Skirmishers walk or bike through park meeting and greeting the public, providing information, and notifying park staff of emergency or unusual situations as needed. Volunteers will communicate with the visitor center through a park radio or personal cell phone. Volunteers complete roving reports and…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
The Emancipation Proclamation, supported by the U.S. victory at the Battle of Stones River, created opportunities for formerly enslaved men and free men of color to secure their freedom through military service. Soldiers in the United States Colored Troops played a critical role in the outcome of…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
We currently have no housing available for volunteers. We are seeking applicants traveling in RV's or from the local commuting area.
One of the most important moments in a visitor's experience is the personal contact they have upon entering the park's visitor center. Visitor Center Assistants help…
National Park Service — Lakewood, TN
Are you passionate about history and eager to share fascinating and complex stories from the past? We invite you to become a Visitor Center Volunteer at Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee! Join us in welcoming visitors from around the world and help them explore the…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Union City, TN
The Reelfoot NWR offers 4 concrete pads, 2 which are covered, 2 not covered. Full hookup, both 30 or 50 amp, water and septic. Free wifi, propane, laundry facility, storage space for each campsite, storm shelter, extra freezer space, and more. Located next to 2 refuges ponds, and within walking…
National Park Service — Murfreesboro, TN
Volunteer Tour Guides will enhance the public's ability to connect with the resources and stories of Stones River National Battlefield by leading individual and group tours. Tours may be conducted by motor vehicle, bus, bike or on foot.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Nashville, TN
J. Percy Priest Lake is looking for a volunteer to assist at the Anderson Road Day Use. This opportunity involves assisting Rangers and visitors as needed. We would love for you to join our team and enjoy the company and conversation of our guests with us!
Tennessee State Parks takes campground host applications by region (East, Middle, or West) or for up to three specific parks, and each participating park recruits, interviews, and selects its own hosts. If a park is not listed on the program page, it does not take part in the host program. Start with the parks near where you want to stay.
Tennessee State Parks describes its campground hosts as live-in volunteers who help with check-in, light maintenance and housekeeping, and visitor information, and says its program is aimed at the busy warm-weather camping season. The program page says hosts receive a campsite at no charge with electric, water, and, where available, sewer hookups, and that stay lengths and weekly commitments are set out in the program terms. Each participating park also has its own host page with site descriptions and requirements, so confirm details for the park you choose.
The park's volunteer page lists campground host positions at several campgrounds, says hosts live in their own RV or hard-sided camper, and describes short commitments measured in weeks with a full-hookup RV site provided. Applicants complete a Volunteer-in-Parks application and a volunteer agreement packet. Check the page for current terms, since they can change.
Tennessee State Parks says part-time and full-time job postings appear on the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) employment page or at park offices. It lists a Seasonal Interpretive Ranger position, which requires college credits, and says February or March is the best time to apply. Federal seasonal jobs are posted on USAJOBS.
Ask in writing whether an RV site is included, which hookups are provided, whether any costs apply, what hours and days are expected of each person, and what the application involves.
Tennessee State Parks describes campground hosts as volunteers who receive a campsite at no charge, with hookups where available. Paid part-time, seasonal, and full-time jobs are listed separately through TDEC. Each park sets its own host requirements, so confirm them before you accept.
Tennessee State Parks takes one application that goes to the regions or up to three parks you choose, and each park selects its own hosts. Only parks listed on the program page take part. Applying does not mean a park has an opening, so confirm with the park.
The park's volunteer page lists campground host roles at several campgrounds and says hosts live in their own RV or hard-sided camper. Terms such as length of commitment and site hookups are on that page and can change, so read the current version and contact the park to confirm an opening.
Tennessee State Parks says February or March is the best time to apply for its Seasonal Interpretive Ranger positions, which need college credits. Campground jobs and other roles follow different calendars, so read each listing's dates and confirm availability with the employer or agency.
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