Camp Host Jobs (ARE THEY REALLY WORTH IT) - Full Time RV Living
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- Camp Host Jobs (ARE THEY REALLY WORTH IT) - Full Time RV Living: Have you been looking for the perfect camp host jobs? Are you wondering what is a park host and what is a camp host? Want to know what it means to workamp? What are the camp host pros and cons? What are the camp host duties? Will the work camping lifestyle work for you? We have all that information and more!!
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Please let the You, Me & the RV community know about your experience as a camp host. What did you like and dislike? Will do it again in the future? Is anyone interested in accepting a camp host position? Check out the blog for everything you need to know about camp hosting: blog.todayissomeday.net/2019/11/09/camp-host-what-you-need-to-know/
I was watching your latest video and this may seem out of place, but if you haven't done so already please have your thyroid checked. It looks quite large and I wouldn't want it to be cancer and go unchecked. I had thyroid cancer in 2014 and had to have it removed.
I was just going to post the same thing- 😊
@@TheFreddyfl Thanks for your concern. It is a benign nodule that has been monitored for years. Biopsy scheduled soon. Thanks again
@Julie, @Karmen, @You, Me $ the RV
It is 1 year later and hope all is going well for all of you!!
I am glad you were keeping on top of the thyroid thing.
I have mine checked yearly because I, too, had thyroid issues:: three tumors, 2 *in* one lobe, 1 *in* the other lobe.
It was treated with a radioactive iodine cocktail and no surgery.
I was a cop for 21 years. In May 2020, I had enough and walked away. I spent half of my savings on a Class A motorhome and will be picking it up next week. I will be hitting the road in a month and I am very nervous. I will be debt-free, but also have no income. I can't draw my pension for another three years. These videos from you and others like you help tremendously, in easing my new found fear and anxiety. Thank you.
Welcome aboard. Time to relax and move a little slower.
Good luck my friend! I don't blame you a bit for giving up law enforcement. In this current climate, it's a thankless job. Thank you for your service to make America a safer place for us. Hang in there!!!
Dude you can stay in 1 spot for 7 months. Like an LTVA. You dont have to spend a ton of money on fuel moving all the time.
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I work with a number of police and retirements. The job is very stressful but lack of financial knowledge is common. You should be sure your ready for this.
We liked camp hosting so much, I quit my paying job so that I could be at the campground more! Last year (late April-October), and this year (mid-March-October), we hosted at a Maryland state park about an hour from our home. My husband had retired before we started, so assumed most of the responsibilities until I left my job. The requirement was 20 hours a week for the two of us; this year, the requirement was still 20 hours, but 24 was preferred. We almost always went over, but that was our choice. We clean the bathhouse, but on a a weekend with a full camping loop, the most it ever took was 2 hours for both of us, and most days, it wasn’t that much. While that’s not something we like doing, many campers commented on how clean the bathhouse was, and thanked us. We also clean fire rings one day a week. We enjoy greeting campers, especially as time has gone on, and we are seeing campers we recognize return. Beyond that, we filled our work hours as we pleased. I helped with animal care in the nature center, my husband did trail maintenance, and we both picked up trash on the beach. We set our own schedules. Besides a campsite with a great view of the water and full hook-ups, we have free laundry, ice, and unsplit firewood. We let the park know when we were going on vacation, left for two weeks, then went back for the rest of the season. It was great getting to know park staff and other hosts, as well as campers. We are looking forward to returning to that park for part of the season next year, and trying hosting in other locations.
Thanks for sharing your positive. experience. I know it will help others as they do their research.
Served as a Park Host at Inks Lake State Park in Central Texas for 6 months last year and the year before. Other commitments prevented me from Hosting this year but plan on hosting this next year. A very positive experience. In general people who enjoy coming to these parks enjoy hiking, camping, bird watching, fishing, wildlife, etc. are good people. It is fun meeting them. At this park you are expected to work 24 hours per week. All Park Host sites have water, sewer and electric hook up. That could be checking in new campers, working at the Park store, mowing, trimming trees, renting boats, cleaning fire pits, general Park maintenance. At this Park hired personnel clean the rest rooms. The management staff at this park are very appreciative of the Park Host Program.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
How much if any of your job including cleaning the restrooms. Although I have multiple degrees the camps keeping sending me a job description with clean.mmmm Maybe I'm not the white candidate for a desk job.
Great to hear about this as an option from people who have actually done it. Loved that you included others experiences as well for s different perspective. A great vlog
We try to include others as much as possible to show different perspectives. It provides more of a realistic view.
I did this over the summer (I'm a single female). I liked helping the campers and didnt mind the work, but my coworker made the job frustrating and downright miserable. I would only do it again if I knew the people I was going to work with and they actually worked, or if I was in a campground alone.
Who you work with can make all the difference!
That is definately one of the drawbacks, backstabbing, rude, lazy co-working camp host'ers. I have dealt with that. It was terrible. If they are that miserable, they shouldn't be doing it.
Great video ! I hosted in 2022 at Mark Twain State Park in Missouri and I loved it and the people. The park staff was Awesome and I met a lot of wonderful visitors. I agree do your do diligence to ensure the park is the right fix for your needs. Happy Camping!
My partner and I accepted one camp host position and found that the owner/manager was extremely demanding and wanted more hours than we expected. We stayed there for only 3 weeks while we were researching another position. We found one in the Ocala National Forest that was great! We started there in April and stayed until November. They only required 12 hours between the two of us, but we felt that wasn't enough so we averaged 20 hours a week. It was all on the honor system. I tracked all our hours worked and recorded them in a book, I offered the info to the owner and she said she didn't need it, she was happy with our work and "ownership" of the park. I proviced musical entertainment for the park as well as some maintenance work, and my partner did maintenance and some construction. It was a great experience and I am looking forward to doing it again! Only this time I will be alone, my partner died 11/8/19, and as soon as I sell our mobile home, I'll be workamping again alone. Just me and the two cats! I highly recommend it! But. . . be careful, make sure you have your duties, hours, and compensation details in writing!
Wow Terry.....sorry for your lose! You have a great spirit!! Those were great tips!!
I've been retired for 10-years, I've never missed going to work since. No, I would not do it & follow a schedule & someone telling me what to do again.
Cant say that I blame you there.
Another reason I didn't join the military.
That is why I worked so long, no more work bs.
@Kevin Barwell Thank You Kevin, I agree & a person doesn't need to be rich to enjoy retirement. Take Care.
@Kevin Barwell Where can I get information on purchasing state and federal annual passes? Sounds great.
It's usually better for couples who can split the time than a single RVer who has to do all if the time. 2 x 16 vs 1 x 32
Great video! So helpful! Izzy and I will be going full time in a few years and this is so good to know. Thank you! - MJ
You are so welcome!
I cannot thank yall enough for for making this video and for the thorough comments everyone took time to share.
As someone who still has three years of work ahead of me before heading out, I can't picture myself wanting to work once I am retired. Attitudes always change over time though and any help meeting other people is always good.
Work is good for you. Keeps your mind sharp and your body active.
You just have to have a balance.
"be openminded" is a loaded phrase.
Just like the recruiter said, "It's just like camping with guns!"
Hi guys, thanks for the video. My husband and I have been traveling full time in our RV for 18 months and just made the decision to try camp hosting. Your video has given us some food for thought. We’re hoping to get an assignment in Coastal Oregon this Spring/Summer. We’ll let you know how it goes. Safe travels. Leigh & Jack
That is awesome!
We were at John Pennecamp for several months for their 50th Anniversary. It was a very good experience. My husband worked with the rangers getting the park ready for the Anniversary Celebration. I worked with the volunteer coordinator primarily performing office duties. She was good to work with and provided some extra benefits. The only comment I have that might be negative is that we were the only ones in the entire park at night as the campground was being totally redone and the staff went home. It became somewhat lonely after awhile. We would do it again.
I definitely greatly appreciate those who know how to CLEAN a toilet for those who don't know how to USE one... you deserve 🎖 👍🏻👍🏻
You would be shocked at how many people dont know or just dont care.
I spent 3 months Park hosting 32 hours a week on the blue ridge parkway this summer. It was a little too long but nice and cool temps.
@@todayissomeday oh, they all know how but you've got it right that they just dont care. It's like it's funny too them to see how nasty they can leave a place for someone which is why I wont ever use a public restroom at all anymore. Do you think the folks that make that mess would do that to their own bathroom?
Great videos guys, keep em coming!!!!
Lola L With that being said guys, accidents happen. I’ve done a shameful deed in a public restroom before and too sick to even clean. Felt humiliated. I did apologize tho. Ugh 😂
@@jchapman6935 Which campground on the BRP?
We have hosted for several years now and each has been a totally difference experience! Here are a few takeaways we wish we had known earlier.
One note first re definition of workcamper: Although the majority of government-owned facilities are usually hours in exchange for site (no $$), so understand your needs and budget. Others pay all hours, some pay but then deduct electricity costs, some pay after X number of hours, etc. ASK! Also, our state park gig had vast differences in work itself. Park hosts were more project-oriented and focused on facilities and special events; camp hosts were more scheduled and focused on the sites and people in them. Again, ASK.
As you mentioned, there is a difference in hookups offered (sometimes none) and we do not like that portable tank thingy. Lesson learned: FHU is a deal breaker for us. (We are also older and those things become more important. lol)
Our first gig was 20 miles from our campsite, although we did get mileage reimbursed (eventually). The location was remote and the historic site to which we were assigned had no running water and a pit toilet out back. Ironically, we loved the area, the people we met, and our duties. But no more lack of facilities for us. Lesson learned: ASK, ASK, ASK.
Then there are the scheduling requirements: Length of commitment, and hourly scheduling. We are finding it harder to find the short-term gigs. We really don't want an all-season stay. We really like one month or two max. We found four to be too long, and two months doable. One sounds perfect! Hours
have been all over the board -- 4 days on/3 off and then reverse; hourly "time clock" schedule; and two days off but days on hours were "whenever needed." We have worked as few as 15 hours each and as many as 24 each. We loved the 4/3 combination -- and your two day schedule would be wonderful because we love to explore the area but don't want to be too tired to do so. Same lesson learned: ASK, ASK. ASK.
Notice I have not said anything about the work itself...yet. Agreed that toilets are a no-no for us. Many state/national parks seem to be leaning toward hiring contractors for that work. You may have to restock or sweep as needed. We have done both visitor center/docent/gift shop type activities (inside) and camp hosting which is usually focused on the facilities/sites and their occupants and mostly outside. Believe me, there is a huge difference (as noted in the video) in physical activity and comfort, particularly in 100-degree weather! Lesson learned: time your gigs with the weather/seasons. We even had to purchase a portable A/C to survive on one job where we had FHU but no shade! (And don't ask about cleaning yurts and cabins in the middle of the day -- also no A/C). Now, I always check temp averages, etc. when doing my research.
In summary: three most critical things to do to prepare. (1) READ, READ, READ. Blogs such as this are invaluable to the inexperienced camper. (2) ASK, ASK, ASK. Trust me, there are no stupid questions...you would be amazed at what some campgrounds expect or take for granted. (3) Be ready for anything! Be ready to be amazed, and perhaps shocked. Be ready to walk away if necessary. And above all, be prepared to have fun. You will meet amazing folks along the way, have tall tales to share, and adventures of a lifetime.
And yes, we are still doing it...albeit a little more cautiously!
This is amazing insite!! Thank you so much for taking the time to type all of this out. I know it will be so much help for so many researching camp hosting!! Thanks again and have a great day.
Thank you Brenda for your words of wisdom! Hands down the best real & honest "in-depth" information on this subject thus far for us that are thinking about the pros & cons of becoming camp host/workers.
@@BenNstyle You are so welcome!
Love your videos - first time I noticed the Rules of Engagement, it reads as a sad but necessary requirement
Thanks for the videos , I’m not an RV’er or even a camper and yet I still enjoy them so much
You’re brilliant! Love the idea get it in writing.
Our hope is to camp host after retirement. We love rv-ing. To us this would be perfection!!
We Kamp Hosted at Yellowstone, I worked in the Employee Dining Room. My wife worked in the General Store at Fishing Bridge. We loved the work....... HATED management The people at Delaware North were very lacking. Management at Fishing bridge was TERRIBLE. It is true, it is the people that you work with that makes it a fun experience, this was NOT.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I worked at a Highway Rest stop for a year. I loved that job. I met so many great people.
My wife and I have been considered on hosting and I’m so glad you guys had shared your experience.
Thanks for sharing your experience! ♡
Of course!! Thanks for joining us!
Camp- Yes we would do it, if it ticked all the boxes. Some managers forget you're people, and take advantage of situations. We'll be starting full timing come spring 2020. If it goes well my husband say's he'll do more than a year... so I need to track down all the resources possible to make it relatively hassle free. (He'll still be working his 9-5, so any work will have to be done by me.)
Camp!!! Will soon be doing the workamping!!
We’re starting full timing year end and are definitely interested in workamping. So thank you for this.
I enjoyed my experience hosting at a koa in the Black hills of SD but it's something that definitely requires a second form of income.
Just went full time and would like to try camp hosting ...
Thanks for the advice! Interested!
We camp host in the winter in Georgia state park system and we love it. You have your "assignment" but as long as that's done your free after that we don't mind it at all. The friendships and new people make it all worth it !!
So glad you had a great experience. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi, I hosted in Washington state parks, you have to make sure of what the park ranger expects before you agree... the requirements for hosting was 26 hrs/wk state wide. Unfortunately some park rangers think that you are required to be available to help others and sell firewood all the time, in addition to cleaning sites and other scheduled work. At one place my sched work added up to 32-40 hrs/wk... and then the ranger complained if I left the campground after finishing that work...
However I had great experiences at other parks there, so talk to the ranger in charge and question all his expectations before hand.
You could find the equivalent value of your work as low as $5./hour...
Thanks for sharing your experience.
TOILET!! Way to go Phil!!
I'm planning to take a break from my job in March and give full-time RVing a shot. One of the things we have talked about is to try work camping. Our first goal is to see more of the west. We love to travel and want to go back to spend more time seeing what this wonderful country has to offer. Thank you for sharing your journeys and giving us the motivation to try the full-time thing a shot.
We are Park Hosting at Yosemite this Feb-Mar, should be cold....#-2below0or55degrees. Stay tuned. Thanks for all your info, we love following y'all, and thank your service! We love you guys.
“You’re killing me smalls” 🤣 I say that to Chad all the time! It was great hanging out with you guys, even though you worked too much 😜💕
It is a fav of Phil's
Quote from THE SANDLOT movie but have heard it other places. Thought it was in RIDDICK movie.
Was really looking forward to seeing an officer do latrine dooty . lol Hope you guys are having fun and enjoying your travels.
Check out our last camp host video and you wont be disappointed: th-cam.com/video/fmzm9u5L9Is/w-d-xo.html
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Love you guys, and thanks so much for the good info, as always. I just purchased my Class C and will hit the road after the first of the year. I would like to do and would hopefully enjoy doing some Park hosting. Right now I am just trying to catalog all of the info I can for use "down the road." Thanks again guys.........oh and TOiLET Phil!
Congrats on your new rig!! Enjoy the ride and let us know how it goes when you hit the road.
We will go full time next year and are definitely keeping this as an option.
:-) Ha... Navy cured me of cleaning toilets!
Stacey, I love watching both yourself and your husband blog on your RV activities, however I am after watching this video and I am concerned for your health, it appears you have a pronounced lump in your throat, may I suggest that you have a medical checkup ASAP, as I developed in 2013 similar lump and was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer which none of the blood tests I had undertaken picked up on. I do not wish to unduly alarm you, but I am genuinely concerned for you. Kind Regards Noel from Ireland
I am not alarmed. Thank so much for you concern. It has been monitored for over 15 years. I have several benign nodules and the next biopsy has been scheduled. Thanks again.
Love the Sand Lot movie reference! Oh and “Camp”
Phil, Stacy and all of the You Me and the RV Community veterans, have a happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.
Here! Here!
"Camp!" We have hosted before and loved it. We are going to Worcamp are Adventure Land park next year. We hope it will fun!
Nice. As long as you like it......stay the course!
Adventure Land park in Iowa?
@@brown1william Yes sir, we get there April 15th
Toilet.... Lol Great video guys.
Thanks you.
Excellent video! We enjoy following your journey and all the information you provide! Retired from police force last December, purchased airstream a month ago and will be looking to head out full time in another 2 years once our youngest graduates. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on your new rig!! Safe travels.
Thank you so much for this information by the time we are ready to hit the road we will be so ready with all your help and information. Semper Fi
My wife and I would jump all over that opportunity.
Outstanding. It is a great way to save money and mingle with like minded folks!
Bill Brown you think so now. the things people do to hosts when their mad. or just sick minded. some people brought drums to their campsite. but of course didn't bring them out until dark time and the middle of the night. wait til u clean up an outhouse where feces was spread on the wall or puke from a drunk that missed a toilet. sometimes is very nice but it also depends on where the coaches are and if there is support some company's stick you out there and you'll never get a day off.
@@margaretjones2055 Where did you workamp?
CAMP
Hi there! The summer of 2019 had me doing a camp host gig at Assateague state park in md. The experience of camping there was awesome with one exception: July was a hot month (in the 90’s). Camp hosts were given a primitive site (no hookups). So my suggestion to camp host wantabees is have at least electric hookups as part of your work condition. You would be surprised at how quickly you will go through gas (generator) and propane (frig). It also was difficult to keep the batteries charged due to almost continuous running of fantastic fans. In conclusion, I would do it again but would be cautious about a no electric hookup.
That is great advice! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I'm a experienced camper but new RV'er im.so excited and blessed that after 3 years of study, I got my new to me newmar Dutchstar 4304 diesel motorhome and my 1st big trip is coming up where I'm going to the escapee rally and then to volunteer at the Rtr then after that I hope to start my journey:) see you on the road! Great stuff you folks put out to help others ! Thanks so much.
Congratulations on your rig!! Enjoy her and be safe out there.
Camp- I have been researching about van life for fun, & what came about that was I need a remote job. Online jobs are an option, but so is working for a park. Thank you for the insight ;)
I don't know why you don't like cleaning restrooms, heck free breath mints.
Actually? Cleaning the restrooms is the easy part! Always prided myself on super clean restrooms. Loved hearing "cleanest restrooms we've seen!"
The whole idea of being a full time RVer is to be FREEEE and not going, even just a little bit, back into the forsaken hamster cage...lol
Hahaha
@KenDroid66 Lol...I hear ya... just try to minimize it:)
Camp, we will be hitting the road in the next few years and camp hosting is something we've considered. i think like lots of thinks in life some is good some is bad just have to find what works for you. Enjoy the road and stay safe.
Thank you both for your SERVICE! SAFE TRAVELS
Thanks so much!
We love BLM land free and no work
I loved how real you guys are. When Stacy patted Phil belly about heavy lifting and he said: "Get Off". I could so picture my husband saying the same thing. Thanks for trying all the different things it gives me so much info as I plan for next April.
You are so welcome. I hope it is helpful.
TOILETS. Love your vlogs, especially your bloopers & laughter. And many thanks for all the information.
Camp! Super interested especially in the more expensive areas!
You always make me smile! Thank YOU!
Yay!!
TOILET and CAMPHOST :-). I love the video it was nice to explain or was all about and even include the many segments from the other people that had done this. Good job, something I'm really looking into
Love the video - thanks for posting it. My wife and I are thinking of doing work camping in the future.
Hope it was helpful
Thanks for all the great info!
You are so welcome!
That valve works like a valvestem on a tire, it just larger.
CAMP. My husband and I are planning on spending part of our year traveling with our 5th wheel and working as camp hosts once we retire. Have been looking into it for several years now.
I definitely plan to try workamping/hosting. I like to keep busy with my stuff, and I like to be around people - if they have crafts, or SUP/kayak led trips, music sing along - in addition to specific work duties, I'd be down with that. No bathrooms, I agree. I've already done that in my lifetime. Thanks but no thanks. Not sure if this year, because this is my first "yahoo". I suppose if there was availability at Chino Hills in CA when it reopens January 15th 2021 - I would be willing to give it a try. My grandchildren are in school anyway, so since I'm going to that area to see them - it could be a win win.
Love your videos! Thank you! Just starting to RV and would like info on wonkamping, especially state and national parks.
Camp! I work at a campground now and I love it 🥰 I’m planning on hosting in a couple years when I retire. Great way to see the country!
Thanks for sharing!! I am glad you are enjoying it.
Ohhh you two are so funny, thx for sharing Camp Hosting / Working. I wondered how it goes.
Thanks so much for sharing. We have not done it but we will definitely keep it in mind and try oneday.
Cool.
I am hoping to be work camping in the next two years. I would be willing to do all of the work (maintenance, cleaning, etc) but wouldn't want to clean bathrooms. Thanks for another helpful video!
Would love to CAMP!🤓 Sounds so great to meet so many peeps and you guys are awesome!
KAMP! Trying to get started.Hope to do warm climates in winter.
Great video. Lots of good content. We still work regular jobs, but were talking about camp hosting over the summer at a park that is halfway between our jobs. My husband grew up in that town and we camp there all the time. I will check out your other video/blog. Thank you.
Thank you. Good luck!
Great information. We have been workamping for several years (gate guards, Amazon, Dollywood,, beet harvest). Although we have not been a park host we have 10 years experience managing RV parks. It’s a great lifestyle.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Love it!!
We haven't been camp hosts but we have volunteered and totally agree that doing this is worth it!
Your camp hosting friends Chris, Donna, Al, & Angie just left here this morning after a few days. Wonderful couples. Wish you could have been here at Millerpond also. Come visit someday. Keep the bloopers at the end. Love them. Ivey
Hi Elaine! They said it they loved their stay! We really wish we could have joined them. Thanks for the invite.
Thanks for a great discussion :)
You are welcome. Thanks for joining us.
TOILETS 😂 (I'm with you on that one Philz - no toilet cleaning for me!) Like everything in life it's all about attitude and learning to roll with the punches. The best piece of advice I think you gave (in your blog about Camp Hosting) is to get everything in writing so that all parties are in agreement about expectations.
RIght! That way you know exactly what you are getting yourself into.
Really good information you provided. Thank you. I would consider doing this from the info you provided
Welcome!
My family and I have camp hosted at Chippokes State Park in Surry Va for the past 7 years. We volunteer there each March and November. We home school our kids so we take school with us. The park is about an hour from my work so I commute in 4 days a week and work from the RV one day a week. The staff at Chippokes is fabulous! I would highly recommend camp hosting in Virginia!
That is very cool!! I am glad it is such a wonderful experience for you.
Been there. Done that. LOVED it! We worked a KOA and also a gorgeous mountain campground in Utah. The rustic one was MUCH better. Looks like this was is a mix of both.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great video thank you. Would like to try, I think.
My friends used to do some camp hosting
They always liked doing it for the free camping ⛺️
Have done this and LOVED IT...
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the do’s and don’ts
Welcome.
We started hosting at a state park in Missouri in November, 2015. We are compensated by a full hook ups site. We sign up by the month. This year we hosted six months. We were made to feel welcome by the regular park staff. Due to turnover, we are now staff with the most experience/tenure. In Missouri, there is a shortage of park rangers. The regular park staff is off duty by 4:30 pm. Each of us are to work 20 hours per month, but we work until the work tasks are completed. We would not appreciate a timed by the clock schedule. Overall, we enjoy our experiences while hosting.
I'm not there yet but appreciate the information so much. I've heard youngsters aren't working as much as the generation before them; therefore, campsites will likely take advantage of the generation still willing to work. I will definitely keep this in mind coupled with the info I got here. THANKS
Great video!👏👏😊
CAMP! Yes, we would love to learn more about being a camp host! We retired in September and think that would be awesome! Not sure we're ready to jump into several weeks/months right away--baby steps! I'd thought about trying a weekend or so at local State Parks here in Michigan. I'll check out your blog and read the comments. Thanks for a very informative video, as usual. Safe travels & happy camping! :o)
You are very welcome.
We WWOOFed for 5 weeks on an organic farm in Florida with our 2 kids and loved it!
Very cool.
Excellent information guys 🎥🌎😎🎈❤️😊👍🚌🎶🏖⛰ thanks for sharing and safe travels
You are so welcome!
Jay and I are looking to Camp Host, starting in 2023. I'll check out your blog and would love any additional recommendations from you all.
I have some good friends from Nashville that host at all the state parks in FL so much they became FL residents. He and his wife retired (You probably even have met them but I won't mention their names,) They work Pennekamp a lot and said they were only be gone on a 2 week vacation and we haven't seen them in 3 years, LOL. This alone is wonderful and I was going to do it but some medical issues got it in the way. They have been loving. Glad you all are happy. Nice to see
Thanks for the support! Love that! 3 year vacation is great!
This is very helpful information. Thank you. 😊
You are very welcome!
My wife and I had our first Camp Host experience this last summer (Summer 2019) out in Washington State. We absolutely loved the experience. Meeting the full-time staff and campers was very enjoyable. We actually spent the Summer on this job (End of May thru September) which was a bit long but the timing worked out for us this time. We will do it again this next summer but I would not do it long term. We worked 3-days on and 3-days off on a rotating schedule shared with one other couple. That meant that our week went from 7-days to 6-days and I found that it was sometimes tough to get back into the routine of a schedule. I do not like schedules anymore. It does solve the problem of finding a place to stay for an extended period of time, something which we have found is getting harder to do depending on the area you want to stay.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Love you guys, Great videos, Thank you
Thanks so much!
Love watching and learning from you guys. You make the RV life seem so easy and fun. Hoping one day to take on this adventure.
It is so fun! It has gotten easier but it is not all roses. Life still happens along the way. I think it is just important to stay positive.
@@todayissomeday I'm sure it takes a positive mindset. If you are ever around the Horse Capital (aka Kentucky) ... would love to meet ya!