Front Desk, house keeping. Outdoor maintenance

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📍 Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey, OH 📅 Posted 26 days ago ✓ Verified yesterday ⏰ Expires Jun 30, 2026
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Position: Front Desk, house keeping. Outdoor maintenanceLocation: Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey, OhioDuties: Front Desk, Housekeeping, K2 Reservation Software, Outside MaintenanceEmployment Type: Full-Time OnlyApplication Deadline: 2026-06-30View the full listing and apply at Work at KOA.

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Work camping in Ohio — common questions

What's the typical work-camping season in Ohio?
Ohio work-camping runs May through October with peak summer (June-August) and a strong fall foliage second peak (early-to-mid October). The extensive state park system means there are positions across the state rather than concentrated in any one region. Surprisingly active given Ohio's industrial reputation — close to Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros means many parks are within easy access of urban amenities on days off.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Ohio?
Pay rates for Ohio work-camping positions cluster between $14.38/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 Ohio campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Ohio state park host sites are within the campground and include free camping. Site quality varies by park — the larger inland-lake parks and the Lake Erie shoreline parks typically have better host site amenities. Private campgrounds across the state offer a mix of paid positions and free-site arrangements.
Which Ohio state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Ohio State Parks runs an active campground host program. Minimum 2-week commitment with hosts averaging 20 hours per week (typically 5 days × 4 hours per day, including weekends and holidays). Free camping in exchange. Requires application, background check, and interview with park staff. Hiring typically begins in February but openings appear throughout the year. Apply through ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/support-odnr/volunteer-odnr/ohio-state-park-campground-hosts.