Maintenance and Groundskeeping Guest Services at HTP Solutions — Palisade, Mesa County
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Job Description
OVERVIEW Palisade Basecamp RV Resort is a locally-owned premier camping destination, offering Cabins, RV Sites, and Riverside Tent Camping. This 14-acre resort is located off of the renowned Fruit and Wine Byway, nestled between fruit orchards and vineyards, along the Colorado River in picturesque Palisade, Colorado. The Maintenance and Groundskeeping Guest Services staff will lead the resort to the highest standards possible by keeping the grounds clean and manicured. An ideal candidate will b…
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Work camping in Colorado — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Colorado?
Colorado runs two distinct seasons. Summer positions (May through October) cluster around mountain campgrounds, dude ranches, and Rocky Mountain National Park gateway communities — high-altitude operations open as soon as snow clears, which varies year-to-year. Winter positions (November through April) cover ski resorts, snowbird-leaning destinations on the Western Slope, and lower-elevation operations near Pueblo and Grand Junction. Apply early for either — Colorado is one of the most competitive markets for mountain summer work.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Colorado?
Pay rates for Colorado work-camping positions cluster between $18.00/hour and $32.00/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 Colorado campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Colorado state park hosts get a full-hookup site with water, sewer, and electric. Ski-resort housing-included positions usually come with a bunk in shared staff dorms rather than an RV site. Some mountain ranches and high-country campgrounds have RV pads but no sewer (you'll use a dump station). Altitude is a real factor — health conditions worth considering when choosing a high-elevation assignment.
Which Colorado state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Colorado Parks and Wildlife runs an extensive host program with 4,000-6,000 volunteers per year. Hosts receive a full hook-up campsite (water, sewer, electric), volunteer appreciation events, and a free State Parks pass after 48 hours of service. Apply or browse openings at cpwconnect.state.co.us. Pets are welcome, and pairs / individuals / families with children can all apply.