The Workamper Show Podcast

Today, we’re heading to the woods of western Pennsylvania to learn more about a nearly 70-year-old small, family-owned campground nestled in the heart of Clarion County.

My guest today is Michelle Stohlgren, who, along with her husband, took over the long-standing Rustic Acres RV Resort and Campground two years ago, and has been breathing new life into it ever since.

Rustic Acres is a 24-acre wooded paradise, with 100 campsites, vintage glamping options, and direct access to hiking and biking trails – including the famed North Country Trail and a 76-mile Rails-to-Trails biking route.

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Today I am speaking with the owner of a Kentucky RV park who is looking for Workampers in 2026. The level of perks offered by the park make it an exceptional opportunity.

Jes Santaularia is the owner of Elkhorn Creek RV Park in Frankfort, KY. It is located right in the heart of the state’s famous Bourbon Trail and surrounded by scenic horse country.

Jes shares how his team creates an inviting atmosphere for both guests and Workampers, blending hospitality with meaningful work.

Elkhorn Creek is a 130-site campground with plans to expand, an...

On today’s episode, I’m catching up with a veteran Workamper who has been RVing for the past eight years. She talks about her most recent job and travel experiences.

I last interviewed Sherrie Hicks in September 2023. Today, she describes her recent Workamping experience at Sleepy Valley Resort in Mission, Texas.

It is a lively, amenity-packed community that welcomes around 30 Workampers each winter.

From early morning cleaning shifts that leave the rest of the day free to soak up the sunshine, to opportunities for couples and solo travelers alike, Sherrie paints a vivi...

In today’s episode, we’re heading to the beautiful mountain town of Almont, Colo., to speak with the general manager of an RV resort looking for a few Workampers yet this year, and even more in 2026.

Three Rivers Resort is a scenic and historic family-owned property that offers everything from cozy cabins and whitewater rafting to fly fishing and guided adventures. It is located where the Taylor and East Rivers come together to form the Gunnison River.

Jen Bickford, the resort’s general manager and a former Workamper herself, talks about what makes this destin...

This week we will be traveling to the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota to speak with a campground owner who needs Workampers to help run her facility near Sturgis.

Sherry Bumgardner is the co-owner of No Name City Campground, which is located just outside Sturgis, S.D. – home of the legendary motorcycle rally.

Sherry shares the story behind the campground’s unusual name, and we talk about what makes No Name City a fun and welcoming place for Workampers, including the roles they fill, the perks they receive, and what it’s like to live a...

If you enjoy boondocking and discovering unique experiences on the road – and want to make money helping to promote a relatively new company – then you are going to love this episode of The Workamper Show.

Today, I’m speaking with Rob Case, the co-founder of RV Overnights. It is a fast-growing membership platform that connects RVers with a nationwide network of small businesses offering free overnight stays.

From wineries and breweries to farms, distilleries, churches, and even places offering goat yoga and cow cuddling, RV Overnights provides more than just a place to park – it delivers...

In this week’s episode, I am speaking with a woman who runs a special craft brewery along the coast of Maine, and she’s looking for Workampers to help guests have a great time.

Lori Mitchell is the co-owner of Boothbay Craft Brewery. It is a unique destination in the mid-coast Maine community of Boothbay.

The business combines a craft brewery, tavern and a small 24-site RV resort with cabins all on one scenic property just two miles from the ocean.

What started as a home brewing hobby has blossomed into a thri...

On this week’s episode, we meet a solo female RVer who hit the road full-time in 2019 and hasn’t looked back. She offers a lot of advice about the RV lifestyle, how to find great Workamping jobs and even her favorite travel apps.

A resident of the San Francisco Bay area, Kelley Sexton was concerned about rising housing prices. That’s when she discovered RV living offered a far more affordable and flexible lifestyle than her high-priced apartment.

With a background as a virtual executive assistant, Kelley embraced the freedom of remote work, enabling her to...

On today’s episode, we meet a Texas-born couple who started RVing several years ago and opted to get training to become certified RV inspectors.

Bobby Greenwell and Jessica Martin started their journey into the RV lifestyle like many others – with a desire for freedom, adventure and more quality time together.

After spending nearly two years full-time RVing in a fifth wheel, they transitioned to part-time travel in a Class A motorhome.

But along the way, they made some rookie mistakes that ultimately led them to a new calling: becoming RV inspectors.

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On today’s episode, I’m talking with a gentleman who works as a business coach, podcaster and author who has been living full-time in an RV since 2019.

Tim Winders and his wife embraced the RV lifestyle as a way to travel without the hassle of packing and unpacking.

They’ve customized their 40-foot Class A motorhome into a functional home and workspace, which allows them to work remotely from virtually anywhere.

Tim shares how they live, work and explore without ever having worked what others might call a traditional Workamping job.

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There are no ongoing franchise fees or royalty percentages that are paid to the company. BikeRX is just a turnkey setup and a supportive framework to get rolling fast.

Chris explained East Lake Resort may be small in size, but it offers a wide range of seasonal Workamping opportunities in a beautiful and remote location.

As the fifth-largest bed and breakfast in Montana, Bad Rock offers more than cozy accommodations; it delivers unforgettable Glacier experiences and a warm, family-style atmosphere where guests and staff feel right at home.

It’s a turnkey way to build your own mobile business. With no storefront and no overhead, EPDM Coatings takes care of the product fulfillment.

What started as Jill’s plea for a one-year RV trial turned into a five-year adventure that reshaped both their personal and professional lives.

First, we’ll be speaking with Lynne Swanson, the director of Safe Harbor Farm. It is a beautiful 61-acre nature sanctuary in North Carolina. Then we will speak with Jeff Parsons, the director of Bay Shore Family Camp and Ministry, which has been a cornerstone of faith-based retreats and family camps in Michigan for over a century.

That old camper sitting in someone’s field could be your next adventure waiting to happen. All it takes is a little creativity, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to pick up that first tool.

This is your chance to experience the midnight sun, breathtaking mountain views, and the adventure of a lifetime – all while earning money and making new friends.

Workamping at On Golden Rescue isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals who might otherwise have nowhere else to go.

The Youngers need a Workamping couple to keep the landscaping looking nice, and to prepare the reception hall and wedding barn before events.

A MyRVGuy franchise is designed for RVers who are mechanically inclined, self-motivated and passionate about helping fellow travelers maintain and repair their rigs.

Pepwear’s traveling pop-up stores provide customized event merchandise at high school championships, music competitions, and other special events across the country.

Randy is looking for a couple who loves working with people and possesses a friendly, can-do attitude as well as a desire to work in a luxury environment.

The culture at Laurel Lock Campground creates a rather unique Workamping opportunity because much of the work is devoted to assisting seasonal residents.

The private mom-and-pop campground features about 100 campsites and four cabins situated on 30 acres of property. A family-oriented facility, it attracts a good mix of seasonal campers and overnight visitors.

Charlie has worked as a camp host, shuttled customers on canoeing excursions, mowed grass, and worked in camp stores or at the front desk. He recently worked for a campground in Minnesota called Fiddlesticks. That was where he found a job he just loved – operating a train which took kids around the park. He became known as “Choo-Choo Charlie.”

For a fun experiment, Greg interviews ChatGPT about what the RVing and Workamping lifestyle is like. The results were humorous and interesting.

Garr teaches business owners how to find RVs to rent, where to store them, how to rent them and to do so while making a good income.

He likes to hire Workamping couples so one person can help with the hunt and skinning animals, and the other tends to the lodge. Ideally, one or both of the Workampers should enjoy hunting and being around hunters.

By scraping plates before washing, and using probiotic tank treatments, RVers can control odors. But, they also need to flush tanks regularly, which can be a great business opportunity as well..

What makes White River Campground such a unique Workamping experience is that the Cordrays do not require a set number of hours per week in exchange for a free RV site. The couple offers a flexible compensation plan that can be structured to meet the needs of individual Workampers.

Ari said he and Jessi realized years ago that if they were going to work from a table or desk at home, they could easily do it from a different location. That gives them something new and exciting to do after work and on weekends.

Todd found an opportunity to put his skills as a musician to work entertaining residents at 55+ communities in the Phoenix Area. Terri, on the other hand, also writes for the Do-It-Yourself RV website and is a seasonal worker at one of the RV resorts.

Typically, Workampers help inside the office by greeting guests and taking reservations. They also guide guests to their sites, maintain the pool and ensure restrooms are super clean.

Jessica did a great job in researching so many details about each state, but also in capturing the state's flavor of each of her meticulous drawings.

Much of the work involves contact with the public, but it also involves habitat restoration and trail maintenance duties as well.

They have enjoyed some interesting experiences and discovered a way to earn a few extra dollars by finding jobs in the local community in addition to their Workamping jobs.

Jody and Luke offer tips for finding the ideal Workamping job. They have identified 11 steps people can take to follow a path from looking for work to actually landing a job.

The West Virginia family campground is seeking a manager and six to eight other Workampers next year who are independent-minded and don’t need constant supervision. Kevin really likes people who take initiative to do what needs to be done.

Ann is looking for several volunteers to serve a minimum of three months preserving the habitats of endangered wildlife and protecting some endangered plants.