RV parks need people to run them, and a surprising number of those people are RVers themselves. If you've spent any time at campgrounds, you've already seen how this works — the host who checks you in, the maintenance person fixing the electrical pedestal, the activities coordinator running bingo night. Those are the jobs.
WorkCampConnect currently lists around 278 RV park positions across the country. Here's what the work actually looks like, what it pays, and how to land one of these gigs.
What RV park jobs exist
Camp host / park host is the most visible role. You're the face of the park — greeting arrivals, answering the same twelve questions about the dump station, handling late-night noise complaints, and generally keeping things running smoothly. Most host positions require 20-30 hours per week. Some parks split this between a morning host and an evening host.
Maintenance is where the physically capable people end up. Mowing, weed-eating, painting, fixing leaky faucets in the bathhouse, troubleshooting electrical hookups, unclogging sewer lines. If that last one made you wince, this might not be your role. But maintenance workers are in high demand because not everyone can do this stuff, and it pays better than hosting.
Front desk and reservations means you're inside, working the phone and the booking software. Check-ins, check-outs, fielding calls from people who want to know if you have pull-through sites available for their 42-foot fifth wheel next Saturday. This role suits people who are organized and comfortable with basic computer systems.
Housekeeping covers cleaning rental cabins, bathhouses, laundry rooms, and common areas. It's physical work with an early start time, and it's essential — nothing tanks a park's reviews faster than dirty bathrooms.
Activities and recreation is the fun one. Organizing potluck dinners, running craft sessions, setting up movie nights, leading nature walks. Bigger resort-style parks have dedicated activity coordinators. Smaller parks fold this into the host role.
Groundskeeping and landscaping overlaps with maintenance but focuses on the appearance side — flower beds, tree trimming, seasonal decorations, making the entrance look inviting. Some parks care a lot about curb appeal and are willing to pay for it.
Management and office roles are less common for seasonal workers, but they exist. Some park owners hire an on-site manager to run the day-to-day operation while they handle the business side remotely. These positions come with more responsibility, more hours, and better pay.
What the pay looks like
The range is wide. At the low end, volunteer hosts at smaller parks receive a free RV site and nothing else. At the high end, maintenance workers and managers at large resort parks can make $18-22/hour plus a free or discounted site.
Here's a rough breakdown:
- Volunteer host: Free full-hookup site (value $600-1,500/month), no cash
- Paid host: $10-15/hour + free or discounted site
- Maintenance: $13-20/hour + free or discounted site
- Front desk: $11-16/hour, sometimes with housing discount
- Housekeeping: $11-15/hour
- Activities coordinator: $12-16/hour
- Park manager: $15-25/hour or salaried, plus free site and utilities
The site is the hidden compensation that makes these numbers work. When you're not paying $800-1,500 a month for a place to park, even a modest hourly wage goes a long way.
A typical day
Your schedule depends on your role, but here's what a camp host day might look like at a mid-size RV park:
Morning starts with a walk through the park. You're checking for anything out of place — overflowing trash cans, a water leak at site 47, a tree branch that came down overnight. You note what needs attention and either handle it yourself or flag it for maintenance.
Mid-morning is check-out time. You might stop by departing sites to say goodbye and do a quick check that nothing was left behind or damaged. At a park with a front desk, you might handle the paperwork side of check-outs.
Afternoon brings the new arrivals. You guide them to their site, explain the rules, point out the dump station and the laundry room, and answer questions. At a busy park on a Friday afternoon, this can keep you moving for hours.
Evening is usually lighter. You might do one more walk-through to make sure quiet hours are being observed. If there's an issue — a generator running past 10 PM, a party getting loud — you handle it. Most nights, nothing happens.
Days off depend on the park. Some give you two consecutive days. Others scatter them through the week. Peak weekends (Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day) are usually all-hands situations.
Who gets hired
RV parks aren't looking for impressive resumes. They're looking for people who are reliable, friendly, and willing to do the work. Here's what actually matters:
Showing up consistently. Seasonal worker turnover is the biggest headache for park operators. Someone who commits to a full season and actually follows through is worth their weight in gold.
Being personable. You're interacting with guests all day. A genuine smile and some patience go further than any technical skill.
Handiness. If you can troubleshoot a 30-amp electrical hookup or fix a running toilet, you're immediately more valuable. You don't need to be a licensed plumber — just capable with basic tools and willing to learn.
Flexibility. Things come up. A pipe bursts, a guest locks themselves out of their cabin, a thunderstorm knocks out power. The people who handle the unexpected without melting down are the ones who get invited back.
Having your own RV. For most positions, this is required. The park is giving you a site, not a building. Show up with a self-contained rig that's in reasonable condition.
How to apply
Start early. The best summer positions fill by February or March. Winter snowbird park positions in Florida, Arizona, and Texas fill by September or October. If you're browsing listings in May hoping to start in June, you'll find options, but the premium spots will be taken.
Browse WorkCampConnect. With 278 RV park listings right now across the country, you can filter by state, pay range, and position type. Each listing includes the employer details and application instructions.
Apply to multiple parks. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Apply to 5-10 positions that interest you. Employers expect this — they know seasonal workers are considering multiple options.
Write a real cover letter. It doesn't need to be long. Two or three paragraphs explaining who you are, what experience you have (even if it's just "we've been full-time RVing for two years and love campgrounds"), and why you're interested in their specific park. Generic form letters get ignored.
Be upfront about your situation. If you have pets, a large rig, a partner who wants to work too, or a specific date range — say so from the start. Surprises during onboarding aren't fun for anyone.
Follow up. If you haven't heard back in a week or two, send a polite follow-up. Park operators are busy, especially during season transitions, and your application might have gotten buried.
What to ask before accepting
Before you say yes, get answers to these questions:
- What exactly are the hours and schedule? Is it flexible or fixed?
- What does the RV site include — full hookups, 50-amp, WiFi?
- Is the site provided free, or is there a deduction from pay?
- What's the pet policy?
- What's the start and end date, and is there flexibility?
- What happens if you need to leave early?
- Are there any deductions from pay (housing, uniforms, etc.)?
- Is this W-2 employment or 1099 contractor?
Getting these details in writing prevents misunderstandings that can sour an otherwise great experience.
The bigger picture
RV park jobs aren't career positions for most people. They're seasonal stints that fund a lifestyle. Work a summer at a mountain campground, spend fall traveling, work the winter at a snowbird park in Florida, take spring off. Some people cycle through this for years and love every season.
The work is honest, the people are mostly great, and you're living where other people vacation. Not a bad trade for answering questions about the dump station.