What are summer workamping jobs? Summer workamping jobs are seasonal positions running May through September at northern parks, national forests, and campgrounds. Some include an RV site, and benefits vary by listing; popular roles include camp host, gate attendant, activities coordinator, and resort hospitality.
Summer is peak season for workamping — campgrounds fill to capacity, state parks need extra hands, and national park concessioners ramp up staffing for millions of visitors. If you're looking to spend your summer in the mountains, at the beach, or deep in a national forest, summer workamping positions offer a combination of scenic location and seasonal work to help fund your adventure.
The bulk of summer workamping positions run from Memorial Day through Labor Day, though many employers start hiring as early as February and March. Northern states, high-altitude parks, and coastal destinations see the heaviest summer hiring — Colorado, Washington, Michigan, Maine, and the western national park corridor from Glacier to Zion are top markets.
Summer workamping jobs span the full spectrum: camp host positions, parking attendants, trail crew, maintenance workers, activity directors, lifeguards, interpretive rangers, and resort hospitality roles. Many couples target summer positions as their primary income-earning season, then transition to volunteer positions in fall or winter.