KOA Work Kamper FAQs

Who are seasonal employees?

Seasonal employees are hired at a campground for a negotiated time period. Many are work campers living the RV lifestyle who are typically retired couples looking to supplement their income while traveling throughout North America. There are also single work campers as well as work camping families. Seasonal Campground employees also come from the local area around the campground! They could be a high school or college student looking for a summer job.

HOW LONG WILL ONE COMMITMENT LAST?

Seasons will typically range from three to six months. This is dependent on the location of the KOA campground and the specific position one is hired for.

IS HOUSING PROVIDED?

The majority of KOA Campgrounds will require you to provide your own housing. This can be an RV or off-site stationary house, if you live in the area. Some campgrounds offer a free site while you work, and some may charge a daily fee. Each campground may be different so it is important to ask in advance. If you don't have an RV you can call the specific campground you're interested in to find out if they provide housing or have housing options available on site.

HOW MUCH WILL I GET PAID?

Much of the KOA Campground system is independently owned and operated. Each campground is responsible for creating their own compensation packages and perks for employees. One will find a variety of offerings throughout the KOA System.

WHAT KINDS OF JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?

As with compensation, a variety of jobs are available at any given campground. Each campground will dictate how many employees they need and what positions they will hire for. The variety will range anywhere from manager to front desk to outside maintenance. Click here to see a preview of available jobs. Click here to see samples of typical job descriptions.

DO THEY Allow Pets?

Yes, many campground allow pets. Be sure to check with the hiring campground regarding their pet policy.

DOES A MEMBERSHIP COVER A SPOUSE OR PARTNER?

A membership can include a spouse/partner as a team member, if both members will be working together.

WILL I GET BENEFITS?

You’ll need to check with the hiring campground regarding any provided benefits. 

WILL I BE AN EMPLOYEE OF KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA, INC.?

The majority of KOA campgrounds are independently owned and operated; therefore, they are solely responsible for their employees. You will be considered an employee of that franchised campground, not Kampgrounds of America, Inc., unless that campground is owned by Kampgrounds of America, Inc.

Where are the campgrounds located?

There are over 500 KOA campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada.  Go to KOA.com to search for campgrounds.

I want to sign up.  Where do I go?

Click here to create your workatKOA.com membership