What are workamping jobs in Utah? Workamping jobs in Utah 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 71 open positions in Utah.
Utah is a red-rock workamping mecca, anchored by the Mighty Five national parks. Camp host and RV jobs concentrate around Zion and Springdale, the Moab hub serving Arches and Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and the high Uinta and Wasatch forests near Salt Lake. Employers include concessioners, the Forest Service, state parks, and a dense network of private resorts that hire mainly spring through fall, with the desert parks busiest in the milder shoulder seasons and the mountains peaking in summer. Most positions provide a full-hookup site for gatehouse, store, or grounds hours, often with hourly pay. Spectacular scenery and abundant public land make Utah a dream posting, but desert summers are brutally hot and marquee park gigs fill early, so plan around the climate.
71 workamping opportunities in Utah — 11 paid jobs, 38 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions and 22 volunteer opportunities.
National Park Service — Moab, UT
Join a team of dedicated rangers working to help visitors appreciate, understand, and safely enjoy the stunning red rock desert of The Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. We are looking for couples or individuals with an RV to serve as volunteer campground hosts for November 1st to Novemb…
National Park Service — Page, UT
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is seeking friendly, safety-minded campground hosts for Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area on Lake Powell for the Summer/Fall 2026 season. The position may begin on site as early as August 2026 - following interview and reference checks. Lone Rock is a popul…
Richfield KOA Holiday — Richfield, UT — $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 build…
Forest Service — Price, UT
The Moab/Monticello Ranger District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest in southeastern Utah is looking for volunteer camp hosts for some of our developed campgrounds. We are looking for an individual, couple, or family to live at and work in our beautiful campgrounds. The positions are available ty…
Richfield KOA Holiday — Richfield, UT — $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, frie…
Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA Holiday — Vernal, UT — $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 buildin…
Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA Holiday — Vernal, UT — $12–$13/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…
Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA Holiday — Vernal, UT — $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, frie…
Forest Service — Dutch John, UT
The Tower offers a panoramic view of the Ashley National Forest and surrounding area. From it, an observer has a 360 degree view of the virtually uninhabited northeastern slope of the Uinta Mountain Range. Volunteers are responsible for educating visitors on its history, the use of the Osborne Fire …
National Park Service — Bryce, UT
General Park Information By becoming a campground host at Bryce Canyon National Park, you'll have the opportunity to live in a place that some only dream of visiting. Bryce Canyon is best known for a vibrant abundance of Hoodoos (spire like rock formations)! Situated at 8,000 ft the park lends itse…
Forest Service — Location Negotiable After Selection — $24.18/hr
This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for issuing daily avalanche advisories and avalanche warnings during the winter months to assist backcountry recreationists in making informed and safe travel decisions.
National Park Service — Moab, UT
Are you looking to enhance visitor experience and help protect the natural and cultural resources at Arches National Park? Apply to be part of the Arches team and join us as a Visitor Center Volunteer! We are looking for people who live locally (in Moab & surrounding area) to volunteer every week o…
National Park Service — Bryce, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park is looking for enthusiastic individuals or couples to volunteer at our visitor center with the interpretation division this winter. If you love connecting with people from around the globe, sharing your passion for nature, and spending your days surrounded by one of the wo…
Forest Service — Dutch John, UT
We are currently looking to fill a position for couples at the Visitor Center for 2026. The Red Canyon Visitor Center, located in northeastern Utah on the Ashley National Forest, boasts over 20,000 visitors per year. Operating seasonally from Memorial to Labor Day, the Visitor Center acts as a poin…
Forest Service — Dutch John, UT
Through the Forest Homestead Act, a 160-acre parcel of land outside of Dutch John, Utah, was granted to Oscar Swett in 1909. The Swetts’ main sources of income came from selling lumber and cattle, but they also farmed for their own sustenance. The ranch was operated with only horse-drawn equipment f…
Forest Service — Dutch John, UT
The Spillway Boat Ramp is a high-use area that can bring as many as 1000 people or more in one day during the peak use days and requires a minimum of two volunteers at a time. One person assists at the contact station, which is equipped with a radio, phone, cash register, credit card machine, safe, …
National Park Service — Promontory Summit, UT
Golden Spike National Historical Park is looking for volunteers to assist the locomotive engineers with the upkeep, maintenance, and operation of the park's two replica 1868 steam locomotives. This strenuous, but rewarding opportunity allows volunteers to experience what it was like to be on a locom…
National Park Service — Springdale, UT
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Zion National Park! Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Meeting Location: Zion Nature Center parking lot, Zion National Park Project Description: Volunteers will assist in removing invasive tamarisk plants from the Wi…
National Park Service — Promontory Summit, UT
This volunteer opportunity is at Golden Spike National Historical Park, commemorating one of the most transformative events in the nation’s history, the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad. The park is currently looking for local commuting area volunteers to share their time and passio…
National Park Service — Jensen, UT
The Campground Host is responsible for visitor services, river trip check-out compliance, and basic custodial duties at their assigned campground within Dinosaur National Monument. There are two campgrounds on the Utah side: Split Mountain and Green River, which are connected both by road and by a r…
Bureau of Land Management — Vernal, UT
Come and help make seed capsules at the BLM Field Office
National Park Service — Bryce, UT
General Park Information By becoming a campground host at Bryce Canyon National Park, you'll have the opportunity to live in a place that some only dream of visiting. Bryce Canyon is best known for a vibrant abundance of Hoodoos (spire like rock formations)! Situated at 8,000 ft the park lends itsel…
National Park Service — Brian Head, UT
Opportunity Description: Cedar Breaks National Monument is seeking friendly, responsible, and service-oriented volunteers to serve as Campground Hosts at Point Supreme Campground. This is a rewarding opportunity to live and volunteer at over 10,000 feet in a beautiful high-elevation setting while s…
National Park Service — Springdale, UT
Become a Campground Host at Zion National Park (ZION)! Directions for Application (UPDATED 8/19/26) ZION is looking for an individual or couple to serve as Camp Host(s) for South Campground. This position application is from August 31, 2026 - October 31, 2026. Candidates should be available for th…
National Park Service — Springdale, UT
Calling all Weed Warriors! Join the Zion National Park Invasive Plant Crew to remove Russian Thistle (tumbleweeds) from the newly renovated South Campground. When: Saturday, July 11 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Where: Meet at the entrance building in South Campground of Zion National Park. (Take the …
Richfield KOA Holiday — Richfield, UT — $12–$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 s…
National Park Service — Cortez, UT
Come be part of a great team in a wonderful national monument! We are searching campground host and interpretive volunteers at Hovenweep National Monument. This position is best suited for volunteers who enjoy living in beautiful but remote areas. RV pad with hook-ups available (no other housing av…
National Park Service — Jensen, UT
The Campground Host is responsible for visitor services, river trip check-in compliance, and basic custodial duties at their assigned campground within Dinosaur National Monument. There are three campgrounds on the Colorado side: Echo Park, Deerlodge, and Gates of Lodore. The Echo Park Campground i…
National Park Service — Torrey, UT
Capitol Reef National Park is looking for dedicated volunteers to help park staff with managing the park’s historic orchards. DESCRIPTION The Fruita historic fruit orchards were first planted by Mormon pioneers in the late 1880’s and have been in production ever since. In early days the fruit prov…
National Park Service — Lake Powell, UT
Come be part of a great team in a wonderful national monument! We are searching campground host and interpretive volunteers at Natural Bridges National Monument. This position is best suited for volunteers who enjoy living in beautiful but remote areas. RV pad with hook-ups available (no other hou…
Bureau of Land Management — Vernal, UT
Description Program Overview: The Bureau of Land Management, Vernal Field Office, is looking to fill vacancies (individual or couple) as campground hosts in the Browns Park area of northern Utah. Hiring preference will be given to individuals who can commit from approximately Mid-May through Mid-Sep…
National Park Service — Saint George, UT
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is considered one of the most remote locations in the lower 48 United States. As such, we strive to bring park experiences to the people of our gateway communities. Parashant is seeking a community engagement volunteer to assist with outreach and education ev…
Bureau of Land Management — Moab, UT
Campground hosts will represent the BLM and provide visitor information, encourage fee compliance, conduct daily campground inspections, and assist with fee envelope and toilet paper restocking. These positions do not include cleaning or maintenance tasks such as cleaning vault toilets or shoveling …
National Park Service — Promontory Summit, UT
This volunteer opportunity is part of National Public Lands Day at Golden Spike National Historical Park. Volunteers will travel along the park's roads and trails to identify and report the birds they see and hear. The information collected will help park staff better understand the distribution of …
National Park Service — Springdale, UT
Zion National Park accepts applications for group volunteer service projects throughout the year. We collaborate with schools, universities, businesses, corporations, local nature clubs, community organizations, and more to bring volunteers to the park! If you are interested in bringing a group to…
Forest Service — Location Negotiable After Selection — $19.52/hr
This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the unit recreation and snow ranger programs. As a Snow Ranger duties are to monitor winter recreation activities from December through April on National Forest Lands.
National Park Service — Moab, UT
Share the wonder of Arches National Park’s red rock landscape with visitors from all over the world. Work alongside paid staff at a busy visitor center information desk and rove park trails, providing information and encouraging visitor safety. We are looking for individuals or couples to serve at …
Bureau of Land Management — Kanab, UT
We are looking for customer service oriented individuals to assist with operations at our remote BLM contact station. RV hook ups are available for volunteers to utilize , however no government housing is available on site. Individuals would work with BLM staff to provide health and safety informati…
National Park Service — Promontory Summit, UT
Overview The Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger and Resource Stewardship Girl Scout Ranger programs invite scouts to participate in educational and/or volunteer service projects at National Park Service sites. These activities spark their awareness of the national parks, providing scouts the opportu…
National Park Service — Promontory Summit, UT
This volunteer position is part of the volunteer event that Golden Spike National Historical Park is hosting for National Public Lands Day. Volunteers in this position will work with park staff in the field, in off trail areas surveying plants. They will receive a 30-minute training on safe off-trai…
National Park Service — Springdale, UT
The application window for the 2027 Zion National Park Artist-in-Residence Program is open from now until July 12, 2026. Interested artists may apply using this link: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17588. Applications submitted through Volunteer.gov will not be accept…
National Park Service — Bryce, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park – Resource Stewardship & Science Division Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to assist the Resource Stewardship and Science team with a variety of physical science fieldwork and data collection projects. This opportunity is ideal for individual…
Forest Service — Location Negotiable After Selection — $21.76/hr
This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent performs a variety of technical work in support of the unit's recreation program in the area of dispersed and developed recreation, recreation special uses, wilderness and backcountry, ecology, data collection, and trails.
Air Force Materiel Command — Hill AFB, Utah — $18.00/hr
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Hill AFB, UT. This is a Flexible position, with weekly hours ranging from 0-40. Recruitment and Retention Incentives may be authorized..
Bureau of Land Management — Vernal, UT
Help re-establish the boundary markers at the Buckskin ATTVOpen Play Area near Vernal, UT
Forest Service — Location Negotiable After Selection — $24.18/hr
This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for issuing daily avalanche advisories and avalanche warnings during the winter months to assist backcountry recreationists in making informed and safe travel decisions.
National Park Service — Torrey, UT
Join park staff, friends, and neighbors to help beautify and clean-up trash along Utah Highway 24. Interested volunteers should meet at the Visitor Center patio benches, along Utah Highway 24 at 9am. After a quick safety talk the group will split into two; either continuing along highway 24 until th…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Dugway, UT
Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious maintenance volunteer for a four-month assignment from November through February. Located in Utah’s remote West Desert, Fish Springs is one of the most isolated national wildlife refuges in the lower 48 states. The Refu…
National Park Service — Moab, UT
Share the wonder of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park with visitors from all over the world. Work alongside paid staff at a busy visitor center information desk and rove park trails, providing information and encouraging visitor safety. We are looking for an individual to …
Also includes 38 unpaid Volunteer.gov positions in Utah.
National Park Service — Moab, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host Devils Garden Campground at Arches NP, known for over 2,000 natural stone arches in red rock desert. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Bryce Canyon, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host North Campground at Bryce Canyon NP, known for the world's largest collection of hoodoo rock formations. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Bryce Canyon, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host Sunset Campground at Bryce Canyon NP, known for spectacular sunset views over thousands of red and orange hoodoos. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Moab, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host Willow Flat Campground at Canyonlands NP, known for dramatic canyon landscapes carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Torrey, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host Fruita Campground at Capitol Reef NP, known for the Waterpocket Fold geologic formation and historic orchards. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Springdale, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host Watchman Campground at Zion NP, known for massive red and cream sandstone cliffs in southern Utah. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Springdale, UT — Free campsite + stipend
Host South Campground at Zion NP, known for the gateway to the Narrows and Angel's Landing in Zion Canyon. Greet visitors, provide safety information, and assist with campground operations.
National Park Service — Manila, UT — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Flaming Gorge Reservoir in the Uinta Mountains.
US Forest Service — Salt Lake City, UT — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, known for the Wasatch Range above Salt Lake City. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Cedar City, UT — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Dixie NF, known for red rock canyons near Bryce and Zion. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Forest Service — Price, UT — Free campsite + $100/week
Maintain trails and host campgrounds in the Manti-La Sal NF, known for the La Sal Mountains near Moab. Assist visitors and perform light maintenance.
US Fish & Wildlife Service — Brigham City, UT — Free RV site with hookups
Monitor and survey wildlife at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Great Salt Lake marshes. Species focus: millions of migratory birds. Assist visitors with nature programs and environmental education.
Bureau of Land Management — Escalante, UT — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, known for vast canyon country in southern Utah. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Bureau of Land Management — Moab, UT — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Slickrock Country, known for world-famous mountain biking and off-road terrain. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Bureau of Land Management — Blanding, UT — Free campsite + fuel reimbursement
Volunteer at Bears Ears NM, known for sacred Native American landscape with cliff dwellings. Patrol trails, assist visitors, monitor resources, and provide information about the area.
Bureau of Reclamation — Dutch John, UT — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Flaming Gorge Reservoir, deep blue reservoir in the Uinta Mountains. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Bureau of Reclamation — Huntsville, UT — Free campsite with hookups
Host campground at Pineview Reservoir, a mountain reservoir in the Ogden Valley. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Assist visitors with boating, fishing, and recreation information.
Utah State Parks — Moab, UT — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Dead Horse Point SP, known for a 2,000-foot sheer cliff above the Colorado River. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Utah State Parks — Green River, UT — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Goblin Valley SP, known for thousands of mushroom-shaped rock formations. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Utah State Parks — Cannonville, UT — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Kodachrome Basin SP, known for colorful sandstone chimneys near Bryce Canyon. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Utah State Parks — Ivins, UT — Free full-hookup site
Host campground at Snow Canyon SP, known for red and white Navajo sandstone near St. George. Greet campers, provide park information, assist with check-ins, and perform light maintenance.
Kampgrounds of America — Moab, UT — Free full-hookup site + hourly wage
Work camp in red rock country near Arches and Canyonlands. Pool maintenance, registration, and activities.
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