Advice, how-tos, and opportunities for the Workamping and RV lifestyle
By Greg Gerber Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer surrounded by lakes, forests, and adventure? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is inviting Workamper volunteers to join them in maintaining and enhancing public recreation areas across Oregon’s Willamette Valley — one campsite, lake, and trail at a time. As Park Ranger […]
By Greg Gerber Opened in 2001, Dixon’s Campground is a small 125-site facility located just outside of Cape Neddick, Maine. About 25 of the sites are rented by seasonal campers, but most are occupied by nightly guests. There is a good mix of sites nestled in the woods as well as those set up in […]
Enjoy a Laid-Back Workamping Experience Along Michigan’s White River By: Greg Gerber White River RV Park and Campground, located in Montague, Michigan, is a unique and scenic destination perfect for both guests and Workampers. With 300 campsites spread across 300 acres, visitors enjoy plenty of space and privacy amidst natural beauty, with the White River […]
Table Rock Lake, near Branson, MO, is a Workamping opportunity which combines the beauty of nature with the hustle and bustle of a large tourist destination. by Greg Gerber The lake, which covers 42,000-surface-acres, was created in 1958 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) following the construction of a dam. On a map, […]
Mountain Lake Campground near Summersville, WV, has hired Workampers every year since 2007, to engage in a variety of tasks ranging from landscaping to cleaning rental cabins, performing maintenance to providing security, and leading activities to staffing the ice cream shop or store. by Greg Gerber Surrounded by trees, Mountain Lake Campground near Summersville, WV, […]
Lost Alaskan RV Park in Alpine, Texas, was named after its original owner, who literally worked as a bush pilot in Alaska when he opened the campground. When local residents referred to him as “the Lost Alaskan,” the name stuck. by Greg Gerber On a map, the RV park appears to be located in a […]
Arizona is one of the most naturally-diverse states in America. From the Grand Canyon and red rocks of Sedona, to the giant cactuses of Saguaro National Park in Tucson to the mountain waterfalls in Tonto National Forest, Arizona is a beautiful state. by Greg Gerber Thousands of Workampers are hired every year. When they aren’t […]
There are lots of wonderful Workamping opportunities every year, but only one truly “unbeetable” experience. Each fall, Express Employment Professionals hires hundreds of Workampers to help with the sugar beet harvesting done by American Crystal Sugar Company, located in North Dakota and Minnesota, and Michigan Sugar Company, located in the thumb of Michigan. by Greg […]
Located outside the small community of Half Moon Bay, Calif., but only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, Lemos Farm is a combination amusement park and family farm. Since 2019, the farm has hired between 15 and 20 Workampers annually to help staff the fall Pumpkin Patch event. by Greg Gerber Visitors can interact with […]
Workampers looking to make a bunch of money in a relatively short period of time may want to consider working as a gate guard for JG Security or Guard 1 Services. by Greg Gerber Gate guarding is one of the most lucrative positions available to Workampers where they can earn between $4,500 and $6,000 per […]