Campground Ranger at KL ~ On The River — New Braunfels, Comal County
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KL ~ On The River New Braunfels, TX Outdoor Work • Guest Services • Property Operations Looking for a job where no two days are the same? KL ~ On The River is seeking dependable, hardworking Campground Rangers to help operate and maintain our family-owned campground on the beautiful Guadalupe River. This is a hands-on outdoor position that combines guest services, campground operations, groundskeeping, property monitoring, cleaning, and light maintenance. We are looking for team members who enj…
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Work camping in Texas — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Texas?
Texas has a complex work-camping calendar driven by its size. The Gulf Coast and South Texas (Corpus Christi, Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley) have a winter season October through May — that's snowbird territory. Central Texas (Austin, Hill Country, Big Bend) has spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) as best seasons; summer is brutally hot. East Texas pine country runs March through November. Gate guarding in the oil patch (Eagle Ford Shale region) has year-round demand but is its own market.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Texas?
Pay rates for Texas work-camping positions cluster between $11.81/hour and $17.10/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 Texas campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Texas state park host sites have water and electric hookups, with sewer at many locations — more generous than the average state program. Gate guarding positions in the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin pay $100-150 per day and provide their own pad arrangements. Snowbird parks in the Rio Grande Valley typically include full hookups plus pool / clubhouse access.
Which Texas state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department runs an active Park Host program. Hosts contribute 24-32 hours per week with a 1-month minimum and 6-month maximum (extendable with park superintendent approval). Host sites have water and electrical hookups, with sewer at many locations. Apply through tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/help-parks/park-host or email [email protected], phone 512-389-8674.