National Park Workamping Jobs 2026

What are national park workamping jobs? National park workamping jobs include volunteer host positions through the NPS Volunteer-In-Parks program and paid concessioner roles at park lodges and visitor services. Volunteer hosts receive a free campsite; paid roles through companies like Aramark and Xanterra offer hourly wages.

National park workamping jobs put you in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States. Whether it's Yellowstone's geysers, the Grand Canyon's rim, Glacier's alpine meadows, or Great Smoky Mountains' misty ridgelines — working inside a national park means your backyard is a world-class destination that millions of visitors travel thousands of miles to see.

Most paid positions inside national park boundaries are filled through concessioners — private companies authorized by the National Park Service to operate lodges, restaurants, gift shops, and campgrounds within park boundaries. These employers hire camp hosts, front-desk staff, kitchen workers, housekeepers, activity guides, and retail clerks on a seasonal basis, typically May through September. Some positions include on-site RV parking as part of the compensation package.

Volunteer positions inside national parks are managed directly by the National Park Service through its Volunteer-In-Parks program. Volunteer hosts receive a free campsite in exchange for 32 hours of weekly service. A few positions also include a small daily stipend, entrance passes, and access to NPS training and resources.

Browse current national park workamping jobs below. Positions fill quickly, especially for marquee parks, so sign up for job alerts to be notified the moment new openings are posted.

Current National Park Workamping Jobs (24 listings)

Uniform Setup Volunteer

National Park Service — CHARLESTOWN, MA

Help the National Parks of Boston get our volunteers ready to serve! The National Parks of Boston relies on dedicated volunteers to support programs, events, vi…

Joshua Tree Seed Cleaning - 10/6

National Park Service — Twentynine Palms, CA

This opportunity is open to applicants through Saturday, 9/26. Applicants can expect to be contacted with more information the week of 9/27. Join Joshua Tree Na…

Joshua Tree Seed Cleaning - 10/20

National Park Service — Twentynine Palms, CA

This opportunity is open to applicants through Saturday, 10/10. Applicants can expect to be contacted with more information the week of 10/11. Join Joshua Tree …

National Public Lands Day Event

National Park Service — Ajo, AZ

Join us for a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to restore and protect our local natural environment. This land restoration event is an opportuni…

Luminary Prep Volunteer 2026

National Park Service — Republic, MO

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is continuing the tradition of the Memorial Luminary this November. This annual event commemorates all soldiers who were…

Luminary Volunteer 2026

National Park Service — Republic, MO

Event Description: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield will be hosting the Memorial Luminary on the evening of Saturday, November 7. This event commemorates…

National Public Lands Day: Trash Clean-Up

National Park Service — Philadelphia, PA

Established in 1994, National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event. Led by the National Environmental Education Foundation…

Supervisory Recreation Fee Specialist

National Park Service — Estes Park, Colorado — $99,800/yr – $129,742/yr

You will serve as a Supervisory Recreation Fee Specialist with the National Park Service at Rocky Mountain National Park. First time hires to the Federal govern…

FUL-Recreation Fee Technician

National Park Service — Bar Harbor, Maine — $50,460/yr – $65,599/yr

You will serve as a FUL-Recreation Fee Technician for the Acadia National Park. This is a Career-Seasonal appointment-a permanent position with full federal ben…

Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance

National Park Service — San Francisco, CA

Join the fun and help preserve and protect your national park! Maintenance volunteers help protect and beautify the historic landscapes and cultural resources t…

FY27 Visitor Services and Interpretation Volunteer

National Park Service — Harpers Ferry, IA

The individual will volunteer with the interpretation and education program at Effigy Mounds National Monument on a full- or part-time basis. The volunteer work…

Monarch Tagging Bio-Blitz

National Park Service — Harpers Ferry, IA

Join park staff and subject matter experts from around the community as we tag monarch butterflies for MonarchWatch.org, celebrating our public lands! This come…

Joshua Tree National Public Lands Day 2026 - 9/26

National Park Service — Twentynine Palms, CA

This opportunity is open to applicants through Sunday 9/20. Applicants can expect to be contacted with more information by Monday 9/21. Join us on Saturday, Sep…

Visitor Services

National Park Service — Kimberly, OR

Description : The Interpretation & Education Volunteer plays an important role in the Interpretation & Education Division by providing excellent custome…

Campground Host - Point Supreme Campground

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 …

Visitor Center Volunteer

National Park Service — Daviston, AL

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park preserves one of the most pivotal moments in early American history, the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814. Estab…

Piscataway Park Shoreline Clean-up

National Park Service — Washington, MD

Join the Accokeek Foundation to clean up the shoreline at Piscataway Park! Reserve your spot by signing up with the Accokeek Foundation: https://volunteer.bloom…

Cannon Crew Volunteer

National Park Service — Daviston, AL

Cannon Crew Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park support the National Park Service’s mission by helping visitors connect with the history of the …

Paddle with a Purpose

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 12 th ! What is Paddle with a Purpose? It’…

Joshua Tree Litter Lifters - 10/17

National Park Service — Twentynine Palms, CA

This opportunity is open to applicants through Saturday, 10/3. Applicants can expect to be contacted with more information the week of 10/4. Join us at Joshua T…

Joshua Tree Litter Lifters - 10/14

National Park Service — Twentynine Palms, CA

This opportunity is open to applicants through Saturday, 9/26. Applicants can expect to be contacted with more information the week of 9/27. Join us at Joshua T…

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