Where are you working/volunteering this summer?

we are members of Good Sam.

We are work camping at a KOA. It is our first time, site with pay. We have usually stuck to gate guards or hosts. This is new to us. We have met several other work camper couples , nine in all and have learned about the state, national and COE park application and bidding process. We work in Texas in the winter and this might be our last summer traveling north in the summer. We are looking at Maine or Washington State or Oregon next summer (God willing). Now for the negative, we work camped in Texas for 5 years at gate guards, the owner decided it would be cheaper if he hired outside help instead of using work campers. Our job took about 240.00 off the site rent. We did get another job in housekeeping for the 13/14 season. Has anyone ever worked at a KOA and if so could you post some of your positive and negative remarks without mentioning names or state? we are very interested in your opinion. We have been fulltime for 7 years and have work camped 6 years now. Living in a MOntana fifth wheel. Loving the open road.

I am really jealous of all ya'll. We needed a serious bump up on the old savings account so....we are gate guarding in south Texas. Money is really good. Anyway we have all ready experienced 100+ temps. Work is really easy. Haven't seen any rattlers yet. Did have a tarancula (forgive spelling) visit us the other night while we were sitting under the awning. We have seen wild hogs and deer, but no coyotes or mountain lions. Dust not bad. We have friends gging as well this summer so we give each other a day off here and there. We will be leaving next May 2014 for a summer of nothing but travel, sight seeing and fun fun fun!
Happy and safe travels to all!!!!

Monello wrote:
Hosting in Virginia in the George Washington National Forest at Bolar Mountain. I can't wait to get up there and set up shop.

This will be the 5th time for me hosting and the first time with the National Parks & the state of Virginia.

My previous spots were Alaska & NY.

I started hosting here last week. This is a very quiet place as there isn't any sort of development in the area. No light pollution at night. Very serene & peaceful. Great bunch of campers so far.

They are still looking for a pair of hosts if anyone is looking. It's in Virginia near the West Virginia border. Not too far a drive from anywhere on the east coast.

I'll be working at the Mammoth Hot Springs General Store at Yellowstone. It's my first summer working since I retired from teaching 2 years ago. Drop in and say hello!

KC and Wendy, I'm working at Cedar Pass Lodge in Badlands National Park through the summer. I've been here a week already and am loving it so far. If you're in Wall KC we're less than an hour from each other. :)

KCGirl wrote:
Wall, SD first time workamping. KCGIRL

I'm curious to know how you like it. My friend and I are working in Keystone, SD this summer (our first gig).

Wall, SD first time workamping. KCGIRL

Judy and I are working as GA Power contractors at Blanton Creek Park on Lake Harding 25 miles north of Columbus. The park is situated between I85 and I185. The park is a seasonal park - Mar. 1 - Labor Day.

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We will be at Ice Harbor Dam for summer 2013 - volunteering for the Corps of Engineers - June, July, August, and thru Labor Day.