Rootless Living

Could Work Camping Be Your Next Adventure?

As I write this, we're preparing to pull in the RV slides and slowly travel from Mississippi to Washington. I've just finished a national park volunteer gig in Natchez, Mississippi, and our next job is at a commercial campground on the Olympic Peninsula.

This will be our fourth work camper position, and each one has been a different adventure. We love the work camping lifestyle, and we’re sharing our best tips so you can see if this version of the digital nomad lifestyle is right for you.

What is work camping?

Simply put, work campers provide full- or part-time work in exchange for an RV site. Some gigs include pay, and most of them are seasonal in nature. Jobs usually center around recreational hospitality at locations like campgrounds, but there are many

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Rootless Living

Rootless Living1 min read
Compact Christmas
WHEN WE THINK about the holidays, we think about all the traditions around home decoration, like selecting the perfect tree and hanging the lights. Decorating is a big part of getting into the holiday spirit, and living tiny does not mean you have t
Rootless Living1 min read
Careers On The Road
• IT work, from network installs to support • Graphic designer • Project manager building lab and radiology interfaces Share your job by emailing us at collab@rootlessliving.com. ■
Rootless Living1 min read
THE FEED #RootlessLiving
Did you know we have a sister publication called RV Today? A magazine for RVers, by RVers—check it out!

Related Books & Audiobooks