Madison River Camp Host $20/Hr + Full Hookup - Ennis, MT
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Job Description
Job Duties: Camp Host / Campground Attendant guest check-in & reservations, restroom & facility cleaning, guest assistance Compensation: $20/hr + full-hookup RV site included Day to day you'll greet guests at check-in, handle reservations and basic office tasks, keep the grounds and restrooms tidy, knock out light maintenance, and be a friendly face around the property. No two days are exactly alike small-property work means pitching in where it's needed. Campground or RV park experience is a plus, but a good attitude is what matters most. Season runs 5/1 10/31, 30 to 40 hours/week.…
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Work camping in Montana — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Montana?
Montana's work-camping season is short — mid-May through mid-September for most of the state, with Glacier-area positions further compressed to roughly June 15 through September 15. Glacier National Park's concessionaire (Pursuit Collection) hires hundreds of seasonal staff for those short months. The eastern Montana plains and the Yellowstone-gateway towns (Gardiner, West Yellowstone) have slightly longer practical seasons.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Montana?
Pay rates for Montana work-camping positions cluster between $16.65/hour and $33.00/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 Montana campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Montana state park host sites are within the campground at the assigned park. Glacier and Yellowstone gateway resorts typically include staff housing or RV-pad arrangements because there's nowhere else nearby to live. Dude ranches around Big Sky, Bozeman, and the Beartooth area often include a cabin or RV site plus meals.
Which Montana state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Montana State Parks runs a volunteer host program through stateparks.mt.gov/volunteer. Program details vary by site, so contact the specific park you want to host at for current openings and arrangements.