Campground Manager

Also called: RV Park Manager, Campground Host

Runs a campground or RV park: reservations, facilities, and guest services.

A day in the life

A campground manager checks in RV travelers, fixes a water hookup, cleans the bathhouse, and organizes s'mores night for families.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$45k
High
$65k

Estimate; housing often included.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. Hospitality experience; many live on-site.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation, Hospitality Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Camping and RV travel stay popular.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Online booking handles reservations; running facilities and guests on site stays hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Earth science, Shop CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9081.

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