Workamping Jobs in Texas

What are workamping jobs in Texas? Workamping jobs in Texas 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 128 open positions in Texas.

Texas is a workamping giant with a market for every season. The Rio Grande Valley around Mission, McAllen, and South Padre Island is one of the country's top winter snowbird destinations, with hundreds of resorts staffing up from October through April. Meanwhile the Hill Country, Big Bend, and the Panhandle hire across spring and fall, and Gulf Coast beaches stay busy much of the year. Employers range from massive 1,000-site Winter Texan resorts to quiet state parks and Corps lakes, most trading gatehouse, activities, or grounds hours for a full-hookup site, frequently with hourly pay. With mild winters in the south, vast public land, and an enormous volume of listings, Texas lets workampers chase warm weather and steady work across the calendar.

128 workamping opportunities in Texas — 21 paid jobs, 79 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 28 volunteer opportunities.

Paid Workamping Jobs in Texas (21)

Salineño Wildlife Preserve Volunteer Fall 2026

Fish & Wildlife Service — Alamo, TX

The Salineño Wildlife Preserve is a world famous birding hotspot on the shore of the Rio Grande in south Texas. The Preserve has approximately three acres, including parcels owned by the Valley Land Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Volunteers will continue a 42 year tradition of feeding …

Herpetology Survey

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

Palo Alto Battlefield is home to the vulnerable status Black Spotted Newt. Come out once a month to flip cover boards and see what you find! Most commonly you will see and report on reptiles, some amphibians, and arachnids. General Duties: Flip coverboards Record sightings and upload data Use o…

Dallas/Arlington, Texas KOA General Housekeeping

Dallas / Arlington KOA Holiday — Arlington, TX — $13–$14/hr

Position Summary />Housekeepers are responsible for the overall cleanliness of the campground including the public space areas and all accommodation according to standards. All areas should be efficiently cleaned within the allotted times while providing great guest service. Reports to the General M…

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Polinator Garden

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

Join Resaca de la Palma Battlefield in building a waystation for our native pollinators. Come help in our garden where we will be transplanting and upkeeping many native plants! This position will be supervised by at least one volunteer coordinator. General Duties: Watering Plants Seed collecting W…

Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command — Fort Hood, Texas — $15.00/hr – $17.00/hr

This position is located at: Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) - Fort Hood, Texas. This announcement is in conjunction with the Fort Hood Job Fair on Wednesday May 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted at the event to be held at the Lone Star Conference Center, Fort Hood, Texas. 9:00am t…

RCK- Property Engineer

Rockport / Corpus Christi KOA Journey — Rockport, TX — $16/hr

Summary: />The Property Engineer (PE) oversees the day-to-day operations of the maintenance and grounds department. The />Property Engineer leads a team of Maintenance Engineers and Groundskeepers to keep the property clean, safe, />well-maintained and in good working order. This position ensures al…

Fall Visitor Services/Maintenance Volunteer

Fish & Wildlife Service — Marble Falls, TX

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting a Visitor services/maintenance volunteer to work on Balcones Canyonlands NWR from June- September 2026. This volunteer will have a full hook up RV site with 30 and 50 amp, plus sewer/water. The site is covered and also has a laundry facilit…

Dallas/Arlington, Texas KOA Maintenance/Grounds

Dallas / Arlington KOA Holiday — Arlington, TX — $13–$14/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 buildin…

Maintenance Volunteer Fall/Winter 2026-2027

Fish & Wildlife Service — Brazoria, TX

Stretching inland from the Gulf Coast beaches and marshes into the bottomland forests of the Brazos and San Bernard River watersheds, the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge provides vital habitat for resident wildlife, wintering waterfowl, and other migratory birds, including neotropical migrants.…

Palo Alto Visitor Services

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

If you are interested in getting out and talking with people, volunteer at Palo Alto's visitor center! We are looking for someone to greet visitors and help them enjoy the park! Don't feel deterred if you don't know the history, we are here to help you. Major Duties: Greet and interact with visito…

Park Ranger (General) (Seasonal)

National Park Service — Van Horn, Texas — $19.52/hr – $25.37/hr

Park Rangers perform day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding and enjoyment, and to induce behavior that complies with park regulations. Work may be performed in both front-country and/or back-country environments. The typical seasonal period for this park is September - Apri…

Salineño Wildlife Preserve Volunteer Spring 2027

Fish & Wildlife Service — Alamo, TX

The Salineño Wildlife Preserve is a world famous birding hotspot on the shore of the Rio Grande in south Texas. The Preserve has approximately three acres, including parcels owned by the Valley Land Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Volunteers will continue a 42 year tradition of feeding …

Town Bluff Magnolia Ridge Camp Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Woodville, TX

Magnolia Ridge is open year-round, offers 41 sites of which 39 have water and electric hookups. There are three boat ramps, four restrooms, 2-acre Kid’s Fishing Pond, and four trail systems extending 1.9 miles. All reservations are processed through Recreation.gov. Volunteers are not responsible for…

RCK - Groundskeeper

Rockport / Corpus Christi KOA Journey — Rockport, TX — $12/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. Essentia…

Hords Creek Lake Volunteer Position

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Coleman, TX

We will have a full hook up site in our volunteer loop for the volunteer if they complete 20 hours of work a week.  Maintenance: General grounds and facilities upkeep and equipment maintenance. Housekeeping in workshop and project facilities. Initial training will be required to operate project equ…

Benbrook Lake Office Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Fort Worth, TX

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers at Benbrook Lake is seeking office/front desk volunteers in Fort Worth, Texas. Benbrook Lake is a flood control, water supply, and recreation project that provides outdoor opportunities for the surrounding community. Office volunteers serve as the first point of conta…

Food And Beverage Server

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $15/hr

Do not apply here! Click link below to apply. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/13077 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and …

Park Photographer

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

Chamizal National Memorial is looking for a volunteer park photographer to help capture the essence of our park—from landscapes and wildlife to cultural events and visitor experiences.  What You’ll Do:  📷 Gain hands-on experience with professional photography techniques.  🏞️ Help sh…

Food And Beverage Supervisor

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $18–$21/hr

Do not apply here! Apply at the link below. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/13075 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Ca…

Recreation Attndant

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $12/hr

Do not apply here! Click the link below to apply. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/12588 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States …

Maintenance Engineer

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $12/hr

Do not apply here! Apply at the link below. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/13083 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Ca…

Housekeeper

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $12/hr

Do not apply here! Click the link below to apply. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/12580 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States …

Housekeeper (Campground)

San Antonio / Alamo KOA Holiday — San Antonio, TX — $12–$13/hr

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and tidy environment in support of the housekeeping department at our campground. They are to clean all private offices and public common areas, including the general store, restrooms, and accommodation units while mainta…

Escorts/Site keepers

San Antonio / Alamo KOA Holiday — San Antonio, TX — $12–$13/hr

Position Overview: The Site Maintenance/Grounds Keeper is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests. Reports To Maintenance Supervisor/General Manager Responsibilities Works closely with Front Desk Guest Services team to lead customers to their site after reg…

Visitor Services Volunteer

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

🌟 Now Recruiting: Visitor Services Volunteer at Chamizal National Memorial! 🌟  As a Visitor Services Volunteer, you'll work alongside National Park Service staff to bring the story of Chamizal to life. This is a great opportunity for those with a passion for history, culture, and me…

Whitney Lake Park Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Clifton, TX

The primary function of a Park Host involves providing positive hospitality and customer service while courteously and professionally informing park guests, with stewardship of park facilities duties as assigned. Secondary functions include assisting in the upkeep of the park facilities and promotin…

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Maintenance Volunteer

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

Come help out our maintenance staff keep our park beautiful. This will be a more laborious volunteering opportunity for those who love to be outside and, in the dirt and shrubland. You will be supervised by a maintenance staff or volunteer coordinator during your shifts. This position will meet bi-w…

Lake O the Pines Park Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Jefferson, TX

Come join the Lake O’ the Pines Volunteer Team by becoming a Parkhost! Lake O’ the Pines offers Parkhost positions at 4 campgrounds and 4 day-use facilities. You can participate in a very rewarding position by assisting the public in a Gatehouse by processing reservations, educating the public, hand…

2026 Recurring Interpretive Volunteer

National Park Service — San Antonio, TX

Recurring volunteer at SAAN visitor information centers. Major Duties include but are not limited to: · Staff the visitor center and/or one of the three other mission sites – Concepcion, San Juan, and Espada · Greet visitors, answer the telephone, and provide information to visitors · Rove the missi…

Backcountry Patrol Couple- Westside Back Country-Feb, Mar, Apr

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Note: For safety reasons and due to the nature of the position of driving on remote backroads for several hours a day, we are looking for a couple or pair volunteering together. About: This position will be based out of Rio Grande Village, which is located on the east side of Big Bend National Par…

Camp Host - Cottonwood Campground-Nov, Dec, Jan

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Cottonwood Campground is a fairly small campground with 25 campsites and 1 group site near the banks of the Rio Grande, the international border between the United States and Mexico. This campground is at an elevation of 2,100 feet. Because cold air tends to sink into lower valleys during the peak …

Lavon Lake Maintenance Crew

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Wylie, TX

·        Opportunity Description: Volunteers duties will vary as per the needs of the lake and park facilities change. Work is team based as part of a 2-3 person team. Volunteers will work with or without lake staff to improve the facilities and the overall aesthesis, and overall functionality of th…

Canyon Lake Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Canyon Lake, TX

Must pass background screening. To qualify for an RV site, the volunteer must work a minimum of 24-hours a week alongside the other maintenance volunteers to ensure the upkeep and quality of the parks. Working hours are Monday – Friday from 07:30 – 16:00. Exact schedule to be determined prior to fir…

Lewisville Lake Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Lewisville, TX

Do you like getting your hands dirty and working to accomplish tasks? Come be our maintenance volunteer here at Lewisville Lake! You will work side by side with our maintenance crew to fix various things around the parks and lake. Applicants should know basics of plumbing, electric, and general main…

Proctor Lake Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Comanche, TX

We will have a full hook up site in our volunteer loop for the volunteer if they complete 20 hours of work a week.  General grounds and facilities upkeep and equipment maintenance. Housekeeping in workshop and project facilities. Initial training will be required to operate project equipment if not…

VISITOR CENTER

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Wallisville, TX

Come join our team at Wallisville Lake Project! Wallisville Lake Project is looking for volunteers to assist with the Visitor Center. Duties include answering phone calls, providing information about the park as well as directions to callers, takes messages and relay them to appropriate personnel, a…

Camp Host - Rio Grande Village Feb, Mar, Apr

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Rio Grande Village Campground is a fairly large campground with 90 campsites opened during the winter months. It is located near the banks of the Rio Grande River, the international border between the United States and Mexico. It has small sites for tents and large pull-through sites for RVs up to 4…

Grapevine Lake Park Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Grapevine, TX

As a maintenance volunteer you assist Grapevine Project staff with critical tasks to maintain the park for visitors and conserve wildlife habitat. Tasks may include: General property maintenance to include custodial upkeep of buildings, restrooms, and grounds. Trail and grounds maintenance: trimmin…

Stillhouse Hollow Lake Park Host/Gate Attendant

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Belton, TX

Volunteers will serve as a park host/gate attendant at parks at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Volunteer will check campers in and out, assist day use visitors coming into the park, and carry out general park host duties.  Use of a campsite will be offered to all accepted volunteers.

Somerville Lake Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Somerville, TX

Come and volunteer with us in a scenic, relaxing environment on beautiful Somerville Lake. We are seeking a Maintenance Volunteer to live on site and assist in the operation and maintenance of our campground. Responsibilities would include; checking electrical service on campsites, meeting all safet…

RV Visitor Services Volunteer

Fish & Wildlife Service — Austwell, TX

RV Visitor Services Volunteer DUTIES:  Provide visitor orientation in our new, state-of-the-art Visitor Center (air-conditioned) and answer Visitor Center phone. Answer questions regarding the refuge, local natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and regulations, recreational oppo…

Sam Rayburn Reservoir Campground Hosts

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Jasper, TX

San Augustine, Mill Creek, and Rayburn Parks: The Camp Host(s) will provide general information and customer service to registered campers and park customers by answering general questions about the campground, perform check-ins/outs of registered campers, issue camping tags, perform minor groundske…

RV Volunteer

National Park Service — Kountze, TX

Big Thicket National Preserve is looking for RV Volunteers! RV Volunteers will have the opportunity to live and serve in the biological crossroads we call the Big Thicket. You will get to experience Cypress sloughs, slop forests, bottomland hardwood forests, Longleaf pine savannahs, wetlands, waterw…

Visitor Services Volunteer (Interpretation)

National Park Service — Salt Flat, TX

Job Duties: Demonstrate a courteous, customer service attitude with visitors and colleagues.   Follow National Park Service, park, and work group procedures and policies.  When in uniform or perceived to be a park representative, support and explain agency policies in a nonpartisan, courteous way (o…

NPLD Longhorn Park Cleanup Event

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Fort Worth, TX

Join the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for National Public Lands Day for a fun day of clean-up at Longhorn Park! **Minors planning to volunteer are required to complete pre-registration by contacting Gina Jaworski. Please dress appropriately (long pants, sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen, etc.) and brin…

Birding Guide Volunteers

Fish & Wildlife Service — Alamo, TX

Birders familiar with Rio Grande Valley Species are preferred but experienced birders are welcome. Tours lead from visitor center and involve taking small groups out on refuge trails to learn about valley species. Must be good with people and able to work with varying group experiences.

Guest Services Representative

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $13/hr

Do not apply here! Click the link below to apply. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/13087 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States …

Property Engineer

Fredericksburg KOA Resort — Fredericksburg, TX — $14–$16/hr

Do not apply here! Click the link below to apply. https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/koa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/13079 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States …

Dog Canyon Campground Host

National Park Service — Salt Flat, TX

Guadalupe Mountains has three developed campgrounds open year round which are open to tent or vehicle camping (RVs, etc.) one of which can only be used by groups with horses. All campsites in the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds are reservable up to six months in advance through recreation.go…

Living History Volunteer

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

Provide or contribute to dynamic learning visitor experiences to groups of up to 50  Accurately portray and demonstrate daily experiences of soldiers during the U.S.–Mexican War  Share stories and present well‑researched historical information  Perform demonstrations with period weapons  Assist with…

National Junior Ranger Day Event Support

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

🌟 Volunteer at El Paso's National Park! 🌟 Chamizal National Memorial is seeking volunteers to help make National Junior Ranger Day a success on August 22, 2026! Volunteer opportunities include: ✅ Event Setup & Breakdown ✅ Theater Ushers ✅ Visitor Center Greeters 📅 Event Date:…

Trail Walker

National Park Service — Kountze, TX

Big Thicket National Preserve is looking for volunteers to help walk the trails while making contacts with visitors and performing general trail maintenance. The time commitment will be 4-8 hours a week. Duties will include: Hiking the trails of the Big Thicket Making informal contacts with visitor…

Dallas/Arlington, Texas KOA Guest Services

Dallas / Arlington KOA Holiday — Arlington, TX — $13–$14/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, frie…

Front Desk Clerk

San Antonio / Alamo KOA Holiday — San Antonio, TX — $12–$13/hr

• The Front Desk Clerk is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, />answers and processes all phone calls received, plus handles all special requests for />services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures. />• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest…

Visitor Center Trash Clean Up Event - 9/11 Day of Service

National Park Service — Corpus Christi, TX

Join us on September 11 Day of Service, by cleaning up the Malaquite Visitor Center. We will focus on picking up trash and litter in the areas surrounding the parking lot, along with parts of the dunes and Malaquite Beach if needed. This is a great opportunity to contribute to protecting vital ecosy…

Dog Canyon Campground Host

National Park Service — Salt Flat, TX

Guadalupe Mountains has three developed campgrounds open year round which are open to tent or vehicle camping (RVs, etc.) one of which can only be used by groups with horses. All campsites in the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds are reservable up to six months in advance through recreation.go…

Bird Island Basin Campground Host (FY27)

National Park Service — Corpus Christi, TX

Are you looking for a fulfilling outdoor experience? Join us as a Volunteer Campground Host at Bird Island Basin Campground, located along the beautiful Laguna Madre at Padre Island National Seashore. This area is perfect for fishing, birding, windsurfing, and kayaking! Ideal candidates are outdoor…

Maintenance Supervisor - San Antonio Alamo KOA Holiday

San Antonio / Alamo KOA Holiday — San Antonio, TX — $46000–$50000/yr

What You'll Do Supervise and assist maintenance staff and groundskeepers in daily operations. Prioritize, assign, and complete maintenance work orders and repair requests. Troubleshoot and repair campground electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and facility systems. Develop and execute preve…

Fall/Spring Resident Volunteer - Visitor Center

Fish & Wildlife Service — Anahuac, TX

Dates are flexible. We are hiring 3 month positions starting May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027. Jocelyn Nungaray (formerly Anahuac) National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is a beautiful, open marsh with tons of natural diversity and birds, birds and more birds! Our Refuge supports the "big 6", (hunting, fishing…

Lavon Lake Park Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Wylie, TX

·        Opportunity Description (Campground): Volunteers will be required to open and close gates of the park at designated times. The park host’s primary is the functional operation of the park. The secondary responsibility is to assist visitors and identify problems/issues inside the park. Volunt…

Bardwell Lake Campground Hosts/Attendants

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ennis, TX

Position Overview: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts/Attendants for Bardwell Lake Dam in Ennis, Texas. Bardwell Lake, a historic site that provides flood control, water conservation, and recreational opportunities, is seeking volunteers to assist with campground …

SkillBridge Records Management Assistant

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

Chamizal National Memorial has a unique SkillBridge opportunity for an active-duty military service member in their last 180 days of service. The service member will train in records management and be responsible for supporting the administrative team in organizing the records inventory.   SkillBri…

UTEP Work Study: Interpretation and Visitor Services Intern

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

UTEP STUDENTS! We have an incredible opportunity for you! If you are eligible for Work Study, you can apply to complete your hours as an Interpretation and Visitor Services Intern at Chamizal National Memorial. In this role, you will be part of our Interpretation Team, supporting visitor center …

Somerville Lake Gate Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Somerville, TX

Come and volunteer with us in a scenic, relaxing environment on beautiful Somerville Lake. We are seeking a Gate Host Volunteer to live on site and assist in the operation of our Gatehouse and campground. Responsibilities would include; manning the Gatehouse during the day, being available for overn…

Summer Resident Volunteer - Visitor Center

Fish & Wildlife Service — Anahuac, TX

Jocelyn Nungaray (formerly Anahuac) National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is a beautiful, open marsh with tons of natural diversity and birds, birds and more birds! Our Refuge supports the "big 6", (hunting, fishing, environmental education, interpretation, photography and wildlife observation) and we h…

Chami Mascot

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

Events at Chamizal National Memorial wouldn’t be complete without Chami! If you love getting kids excited about their public lands and bringing energy to special events, this role is for you!  What You’ll Do:  🐿️ Wear the Chami costume 🐿️ Engage with visitors 🐿️ Represent Ch…

Visitor Services RV volunteer

Fish & Wildlife Service — Los Fresnos, TX

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is currently looking for dedicated RV volunteers to join our team for a three-day, eight-hour shift each week. In this role, you’ll serve as a welcoming presence for visitors by providing orientation, interpretation, and answering questions about the refuge. …

Rio Grande Village Visitor Center Host-Feb, Mar, Apr

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Visitor Center Hosts help park rangers greet and orient visitors to Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Hosts make sure visitors have a safe, enjoyable visit and know park rules and regulations. Fee collection, permit writing and selling items for the BBNHA bookstore are part …

SkillBridge Visual Information Intern

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

🎨📱 SkillBridge Visual Information Intern – NPS 🌐✨ Transitioning out of the military and into a creative career? Chamizal National Memorial is seeking SkillBridge Visual Information Interns for a 180-day internship focused on digital media and design. 🖥️ Manage websit…

SkillBridge Visitor Services Volunteer

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

Chamizal National Memorial has a unique SkillBridge opportunity for an active-duty military service member in their last 180 days of service. The service member will train in Visitor Services and be responsible for supporting the Interpretation team and guiding visitors. SkillBridge is a program f…

SkillBridge Audio-Visual Specialist

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

Chamizal National Memorial has a unique SkillBridge opportunity for an active-duty military service member in their last 180 days of service. The service member will train in audio-visual technology and be responsible for supporting the operation and management of lighting, sound, and other technica…

Interpretation & Visitor Center Assistant (FY26)

National Park Service — Corpus Christi, TX

Are you passionate about nature and eager to share your knowledge with others? Join us as a volunteer at Padre Island National Seashore and become an essential part of our Interpretation Team! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the park while helping visitors connect with its rich ecological and cult…

Visitor Center Services

National Park Service — Johnson City, TX

Job Title: Visitor Center Services Purpose of Job: Volunteers will assist park visitors at the Johnson City Visitor Center by providing accurate information on park resources, directions, special events, and park safety, in order for visitors to have a safe, enjoyable, and educational park experien…

Natural Resource Management Aide

National Park Service — Del Rio, TX

The Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP) is a nationwide study that works with citizen scientists and community volunteers to collect dragonfly larvae (Odonata: Anisoptera) for mercury analysis. The DMP helps develop information and tools so we can understand how much mercury is in U.S. surface waters. M…

Trail Volunteer

National Park Service — Del Rio, TX

Volunteer will be expected to perform the duties of an entry-level trail worker. Duties will include basic trail maintenance and construction tasks. Volunteer is expected to abide by the Amistad NRA Maintenance Crew's standard safety protocols and represent the Park and program in a professional man…

MAINTENANCE

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Wallisville, TX

Come join our team at Wallisville Lake Project! Wallisville Lake Project is looking for volunteers to assist with the maintenance around the project. Duties include upkeep and repair of park facilities such as: boat ramps, picnic areas, trails and natural areas. This requires cleaning and inspection…

Field Trip Assistant

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

If you are interested in helping kids learn, volunteer to help with field trips at Palo Alto! We are looking for people to teach kids and help them enjoy the park! Don't feel deterred if you don't know the history or nature, we're here to help you. Major Duties: Present to students Lead students ar…

Ranching

National Park Service — Johnson City, TX

The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is one of two working ranches in the National Park system. Volunteers are an integral part of the team. The main functions of this position are to provide assistance and supplemental skills within the ranch division on a daily basis and for seasonal tas…

Pine Springs Campground Host

National Park Service — Salt Flat, TX

Guadalupe Mountains has three developed campgrounds open year-round which are open to tent or vehicle camping (RVs, etc.) one of which can only be used by groups with horses. All campsites in the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds are reservable up to six months in advance through recreation.go…

Palo Alto Native Nursery

National Park Service — Brownsville, TX

Palo Alto is hard at work restoring the natural landscape of the historic battlefield. Come help in our nursery where we will be growing Gulf Cord Grass and other natives! This position will be supervised by at least one volunteer coordinator. General Duties: Watering Plants Splitting cord grass Se…

Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command — Fort Bliss, Texas — $16.50/hr – $18.50/hr

This position is located at Outdoor Recs at Fort Bliss, Texas. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid

SKillBridge Maintenance Intern

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

This opportunity is specifically for SkillBridge transition Military applicants. Spend your last 180 days working with the Park Service. Make a direct impact on your public lands by volunteering with Chamizal National Memorial! We are actively recruiting to help our maintenance team keep our park sa…

Recreation Aide - Fitness

Commander, Navy Installations Command — Corpus Christi, Texas — $15.00/hr

This position is located within the Athletics and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of duties in support of the Athletics & Fitness facilities and programs.

Sam Houston NF - Campground Hosts

Forest Service — New Waverly, TX

Campground Host(s) positions at Cagle Recreation Area, Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area, and Double Lake Recreation Area. Positions are needed year round. Cagle and Stubblefield Lake Recreation area are located near New Waverly, Texas. Double Lake Recreation Area is located near Coldspring, TX. Pl…

Lake O the Pines Landscaping and Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Jefferson, TX

Come join the Lake O’ the Pines Volunteer Team by joining our Volunteer Landscaping and Maintenance program! Lake O’ the Pines offers general Landscape and Maintenance positions at 4 campgrounds and 5 day-use facilities. You can participate in a very rewarding position by helping rehab and maintain …

Bardwell Lake Landscaping and Maintenance Volunteer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ennis, TX

Position Overview: Volunteers are needed for landscaping and grounds maintenance at the Bardwell Lake Dam located in Ennis, Texas, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This historic site, constructed in the late 1960s, provides flood control, water conservation, and recreational opportunitie…

Persimmon Gap Visitor Center Host-February, March and April

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Persimmon Gap Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park. Hosts help park rangers greet and orient visitors to Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Hosts make sure visitors have a safe, enjoyable visit and know park rules and regulations. Work Hours at 32 hours per…

Belton Lake Volunteer (Multiple Positions)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Belton, TX

Opportunity Description: Are you a motivated individual looking to serve his/her community while living on-site at Belton Lake? In addition to a unique volunteer experience, Belton Lake offers a plethora of recreational opportunities for your days off and has the cities of Belton and Temple, as well…

Water Quality Monitoring Assistant (FY26)

National Park Service — Corpus Christi, TX

Make a Splash as a Water Quality Monitoring Assistant! Ready to dive into science, scenery, and service? Join us at Padre Island National Seashore as a Water Quality Monitoring Assistant and help protect the waters that make this place extraordinary! As part of our Science & Resource Management te…

Maintenance Assistant

National Park Service — Johnson City, TX

Maintenance Assistant Purpose of Job:                     Volunteer will assist with the maintenance of assets, associated with the Johnson City and LBJ Ranch site, leaving them unimpaired for future generations to enjoy. As a result, volunteer will provide visitors an opportunity to have a safe, e…

Recreation Assistant

Air Education and Training Command — Fort Sam Houston, Texas — $17.00/hr – $24.00/hr

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Outdoor Recreation. This is a Regular Part-Time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefit…

Proctor Lake Park Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Comanche, TX

We will have a full hook up site in our volunteer loop for the volunteer if they complete 20 hours of work a week.  General grounds and facilities upkeep and equipment maintenance. Housekeeping in workshop and project facilities. Initial training will be required to operate project equipment if not…

Navarro Mills Park Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Purdon, TX

Navarro Mills Lake is looking for seasonal and long-term park host volunteers. Volunteers will be asked to commit to at least one year of service. The duty of a park host volunteer is to help with oversight of the assigned park including opening and closing the gates in accordance with park hours, c…

Living History Volunteer

National Park Service — El Paso, TX

Experience 19th and 20th Century life while providing interpretive opportunities to those visiting the Memorial. Provide demonstrations about period topics such as political situation surrounding Chamizal and its resolution, culture of the area, everyday struggles of residents, and answer questions …

Castolon Visitor Center Host - November, December, & January

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Visitor Center Hosts greet and orient visitors to Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Hosts make sure visitors have a safe, enjoyable visit and know park rules and regulations. Hosts will operate a fee register, collect entrance fees and sell park passes, and operate a sec…

Backcountry Patrol Couple- Eastside Back Country-Nov, Dec, Jan

National Park Service — Big Bend National Park, TX

Note: For safety reasons and due to the nature of the position of driving on remote backroads for several hours a day, we are looking for a couple or pair volunteering together. About: This position will be based out of Rio Grande Village, which is located on the east side of Big Bend National Par…

Waco Lake Park Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Waco, TX

The primary function of a Park Host involves providing positive hospitality and customer service while courteously and professionally informing park guests, with stewardship of park facilities duties as assigned. Secondary functions include assisting in the upkeep of the park facilities and promotin…

Visitor Center Services

National Park Service — Johnson City, TX

Visitor Center Services Purpose of Job:                     Volunteers will assist park visitors at the Johnson City Visitor Center by providing accurate information on park resources, directions, special events, and park safety, in order for visitors to have a safe, enjoyable, and educational park…

Town Bluff Sandy Creek Campground Host

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Woodville, TX

Sandy Creek Campground: Open year-round and offers 79 campsites, 71 of which have water and electric hookups. A group day-use picnic shelter is also available. There are three boat ramps, three restrooms, one trail system, two fishing piers, and one playground. All camping reservations and group pav…

Big Thicket Visitor Center Desk Volunteer

National Park Service — Kountze, TX

Big Thicket National Preserve is seeking volunteers to help staff our visitor center. Our visitor center is located on FM 420 Road north of Kountze, Texas. Big Thicket National Preserve is spread out over several counties and our visitor center provides a central location for park visitors to learn …

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Volunteer Host Positions in Texas (28)

Campground Host – Big Bend NP

National Park Service — Big Bend, TX — Free campsite + stipend

Host Chisos Basin Campground at Big Bend NP, known for the great bend of the Rio Grande with desert and mountain scenery. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.

Campground Host – Big Bend NP Rio Grande Village

National Park Service — Big Bend, TX — Free campsite + stipend

Host Rio Grande Village Campground at Big Bend NP, known for lush riverside oasis along the Rio Grande in the Chihuahuan Desert. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.

Campground Host – Guadalupe Mountains NP

National Park Service — Salt Flat, TX — Free campsite + stipend

Host Pine Springs Campground at Guadalupe Mountains NP, known for the highest point in Texas and an ancient Permian reef. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.

Campground Host – Padre Island NS

National Park Service — Corpus Christi, TX — Free campsite

Host campground on the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world.

Campground Host – Amistad NRA

National Park Service — Del Rio, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground on the US-Mexico border at Amistad Reservoir.

Trail Crew / Campground Host – Sam Houston NF

US Forest Service — Huntsville, TX — Free campsite + $100/week

Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Sam Houston NF, known for the piney woods of East Texas. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.

Trail Crew / Campground Host – Davy Crockett NF

US Forest Service — Crockett, TX — Free campsite + $100/week

Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Davy Crockett NF, known for the Four C National Recreation Trail in East Texas. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.

Campground Host – Lake Sam Rayburn

US Army Corps of Engineers — Jasper, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Lake Sam Rayburn, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Wright Patman Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers — Texarkana, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Wright Patman Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Belton Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers — Belton, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Belton Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Canyon Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers — New Braunfels, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Canyon Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Lake Livingston

US Army Corps of Engineers — Livingston, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Lake Livingston, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Lewisville Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers — Lewisville, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Lewisville Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Grapevine Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers — Grapevine, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Grapevine Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Waco Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers — Waco, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Waco Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Campground Host – Lake O' the Pines

US Army Corps of Engineers — Jefferson, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Lake O' the Pines, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Greet visitors, assist with boat ramp operations, provide water safety information, and maintain campground facilities.

Harvest Hosts Ambassador

Harvest Hosts — Remote — Free membership + hosting stipend

Ambassador supporting the Harvest Hosts network of wineries, farms, and unique overnight stays.

Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Aransas NWR

US Fish & Wildlife Service — Austwell, TX — Free RV site with hookups

Monitor and survey wildlife at Aransas NWR, Texas Gulf Coast. Species focus: the only natural flock of whooping cranes. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.

Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Laguna Atascosa NWR

US Fish & Wildlife Service — Los Fresnos, TX — Free RV site with hookups

Monitor and survey wildlife at Laguna Atascosa NWR, the southernmost refuge in Texas. Species focus: ocelots and aplomado falcons. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.

Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Anahuac NWR

US Fish & Wildlife Service — Anahuac, TX — Free RV site with hookups

Monitor and survey wildlife at Anahuac NWR, upper Texas coast marshes. Species focus: mottled ducks and alligators. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.

Wildlife Monitor / Visitor Host – Hagerman NWR

US Fish & Wildlife Service — Sherman, TX — Free RV site with hookups

Monitor and survey wildlife at Hagerman NWR, Lake Texoma shoreline. Species focus: bald eagles and geese. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.

Thousand Trails Host – Lake Conroe

Thousand Trails — Willis, TX — Free full-hookup site + resort amenities

Host at this 386-acre resort on Lake Conroe north of Houston.

Escapees RV Club – Rainbow's End

Escapees RV Club — Livingston, TX — Free full-hookup site + $500/mo

Work camp at the Escapees headquarters park. Office support, activities, and community events.

Campground Host – Palo Duro Canyon SP

Texas Parks & Wildlife — Canyon, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Palo Duro Canyon SP, known for the second-largest canyon in the US. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.

Campground Host – Garner SP

Texas Parks & Wildlife — Concan, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Garner SP, known for the crystal-clear Frio River in the Hill Country. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.

Campground Host – Big Bend Ranch SP

Texas Parks & Wildlife — Presidio, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Big Bend Ranch SP, known for the largest state park in Texas. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.

Campground Host – Enchanted Rock SNA

Texas Parks & Wildlife — Fredericksburg, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Enchanted Rock SNA, known for a massive pink granite dome in the Hill Country. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.

Campground Host – Pedernales Falls SP

Texas Parks & Wildlife — Johnson City, TX — Free full-hookup site

Host campground at Pedernales Falls SP, known for limestone river falls in the Texas Hill Country. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.

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