Is this a viable workamping scenario?

[yo rockie]

I'd love to know if it's possible for a 50-something woman with a dog living out of a Honda Element to find a workamping job.  I'd appreciate suggestions for where to look.

 

[Canine]

Be a campground host. They almost expect you to have a dog. Start now before the positions fill up. http://www.cheaprvliving.com/workamping/

 

[Annie W]

Toilet-cleaning is no problem.

but what about Camper-violence ? - what if a nut doesn't wanna pay the campground fees, &
is willing to do ... what it takes to not pay them. - Does that ever happen ?
Asking
because obviously BOB (being a man, & no weakling at that) would present a different challenge,
than say a little loving shrimp like me, who is not even armed, let alone to the teeth.
ookay,
now it's a planet away from the nearest civilization, & said nut, or even more :exclamation: , stages such a challenge. Than what ?
Say the worker doesn't even have a threatening... barking dog (bullets can stop them too).
And
forget the usual useless "Don't be paranoid".
As tragically there's no shortage of criminals, & just because you're not paranoid, does not mean criminals of every ilk are not after you.

 

[B and C]

Rangers collect the fees and enforce the rules. Workamping is just a caretaker position.

 

[closeanuf]

The people who work in Yellowstone in the stores have the choice of dorms or their rv.

 

[yo rockie]

Be a campground host. They almost expect you to have a dog. Start now before the positions fill up. http://www.cheaprvliving.com/workamping/

Thanks, I've just joined Workamper.com and will pursue that option.  I think my concern is more about the fact that I'm in an SUV and not an RV.  I have it in my head that potential employers will not consider me suitable.  I really don't want an RV because I want the stealthiness and ease of my current "rig".  I am looking into a tiny teardrop or something similar, but am not sure I even want to go that route.

 

[yo rockie]

The people who work in Yellowstone in the stores have the choice of dorms or their rv.

Your comment makes my point exactly.  I do not have an RV and because of my dog, I'm probably not eligible for dorms.  I live out of an SUV and have a tent I can set up, though I usually don't want to.  So, are there employers who would consider me?

 

[yo rockie]

Toilet-cleaning is no problem.

but what about Camper-violence ? - what if a nut doesn't wanna pay the campground fees, &
is willing to do ... what it takes to not pay them. - Does that ever happen ?
Asking
because obviously BOB (being a man, & no weakling at that) would present a different challenge,
than say a little loving shrimp like me, who is not even armed, let alone to the teeth.
ookay,
now it's a planet away from the nearest civilization, & said nut, or even more :exclamation: , stages such a challenge. Than what ?
Say the worker doesn't even have a threatening... barking dog (bullets can stop them too).
And
forget the usual useless "Don't be paranoid".
As tragically there's no shortage of criminals, & just because you're not paranoid, does not mean criminals of every ilk are not after you.

I don't think you're being paranoid but I also don't want to exclude any possible scenarios because of fear of what might happen.  I've been camping alone and in remote spots almost all my life.  My dog and I hike alone whenever we get the chance.  My experience is that I've encountered many more weirdos while in "civilization" than when alone in the woods.

 

[Oopslala]

I worked at a primitive campground a couple years ago for one summer, there were only a couple issues I had. One I wasn’t aware of until after the fact there was a domestic dispute that had the police called apparently. The others were just dogs, loud campers and someone thinking it would be okay to go to the bathroom everywhere inside the room.

What I was told for the bigger issues with guns/people refusing to cooperate etc, just inform them and if they don’t comply you defer to calling authorities if it’s a serious concern. With that being said, some sites are a good few miles from reception so do your research before choosing your campground f that’s a big one for you.

As for money collecting, the campground I ran had both the tube and they wanted me to collect money whenever possible. They don’t give you a key to the tube money thing, so there’s no way of knowing if people actually paid until the manager of the campgrounds in the area comes.

For all the money collected and wood sold, it is recorded to a T by you. You get name/plate number and if they have a senor pass that number as well, as well as # of people per site and dogs. They may even want you to say if it was rent or camper etc.

At the end of the week the manager wil come collect the money and go over it with you along with the paperwork.

Be prepared to be woken up when you’re sleeping, both morning and night. The earliest knock I had was a little after 5am but most are respectful and get what they need during daylight.

You’ll have to clean the bathroom, each site, and fire pits.

I think the covers most of my experiences as a host.

Hopefully that’ll give you a little help.

Also, find the places you’re interested and call, they have quite a bit of information for each campground I’ve found.

 

[highdesertranger]

the more remote the campground the less they care what you are in, they just want someone there. highdesertranger

 

[yo rockie]

the more remote the campground the less they care what you are in,  they just want someone there.  highdesertranger

I explored the California Land Management site and do the online application tomorrow.  I see that there are lots of jobs in what I assume are the more remote spots, those without water, sewer or electric.  Sounds like just what I'm looking for!

 

[Canine]

Some of them say they have electric, but don't. At least one says it doesn't have hook ups, but it does. Some of the listings could be more accurate. If you want remote, stay away from lakes, rivers, and large bodies of water as they tend to attract lots of people. You can Google Earth the area to see what the terrain is like. Some campgrounds, while considered remote, are a couple miles from an Interstate. If it has motorcycle trails, that will also attract people even if it is a remote area. If you want remote, maybe try for an area that is at a simple trailhead that has miles of winding, dirt road before you get to it.

 

[yo rockie]

Some campgrounds, while considered remote, are a couple miles from an Interstate. If it has motorcycle trails, that will also attract people even if it is a remote area. 

Good suggestions Canine.  My experience with hiking in remote areas is that if the trail can be accessed easily, there are often "townies" who party there.  That means rowdy loud people who leave messes when they leave.  Good things to look out for.