Workamping news, real stories from RVers, and helpful resources for life on the road.
Outdoor Hospitality ·
Campgrounds and parks in desirable locations have faced a persistent workforce challenge for years. The structural reasons are specific — and workamping has become a credible answer to a problem that traditional hiring hasn't solved.
RV Hacks & Tricks ·
Stay safer on the road with 15 essential RV travel tips covering tires, weather, hookups, emergency supplies, driving, and campground security.
RV Lifestyle ·
Most of the job isn't dramatic. Between the beautiful surroundings and occasional genuinely difficult moments is a daily routine that most hosts find surprisingly satisfying — once they know what to expect.
Hiring News ·
KOA Kampgrounds of America has opened applications for camp host positions at more than 500 locations ahead of the summer season.
Campground News ·
Below the radar of most workampers, county and municipal park systems have been building out their own campground host programs. They're not glamorous — but for the right workamper, they're an underappreciated fit.
Outdoor Hospitality ·
Running a small independent campground has never been simple. The infrastructure costs are real, the revenue window is compressed, and the margin for error is thin. The past several years added new pressures — and the operators who've stayed profitable have had to adapt.
Hiring News ·
The numbers aren't favorable for solo applicants — most campground employers prefer couples. But thousands of solo RVers secure excellent placements every season, and the ones who do have figured out a consistent strategy.
Campground News ·
Hosting on Bureau of Land Management land is not like hosting at a national park or Forest Service campground. The trade-offs are specific and real — and for the right person, the independence and landscapes make it one of the most distinctive workamping experiences available.
RV Lifestyle ·
Full-time RV life requires solving logistical problems that don't exist for people with fixed addresses. Mail, legal domicile, vehicle registration, and banking all need deliberate solutions — and experienced full-timers have found approaches that actually work.