Campground Ranger at Equity LifeStyle Properties — Sturgeon Bay, Door County
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Job Description
With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Campground Ranger in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Campground Ranger (Part‑Time, Seasonal) Tranquil Timbers Campground | Sturgeon Bay, WI Join Our Team of Rangers at Tranquil Timbers! At Tranquil Timbers Campground , part of the Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) family, we’re passionate about giving guests that perfect Door Cou…
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Work camping in Wisconsin — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin work-camping runs May through October with peak summer demand. The Door County peninsula, Apostle Islands gateway towns, and the Northwoods drive most of the volume. Fall foliage in the Northwoods (late September through early October) is a brief secondary peak. Winter is too cold for campground operations across the state.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Wisconsin?
Pay rates for Wisconsin work-camping positions cluster between $13.29/hour and $29.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Wisconsin campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Wisconsin state park host sites are at a campsite within the assigned campground. Compensation is simpler than many states — a few hours per day for the campsite, no cash. The state's well-managed park system makes for good working conditions even if the package isn't the most lucrative.
Which Wisconsin state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Wisconsin DNR runs an active host program. Hosts stay at a campsite at the campground and volunteer a few hours per day. 1-2 month service period preferred. Duties: greeting and assisting campers with park and facility information, daily campground operations, cleaning campsites/bathrooms/facilities, light maintenance, and dispensing park information. Apply through dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/volunteer.