Episode 367

Kat and Dustin Ogden – Rethinking Workamping at modern campgrounds

Today I am speaking with a couple who has two RV parks in Missouri and is opening a third in Oklahoma this year. They are looking for Workampers to work at their parks and even remotely.

Kat and Dustin Ogden are the founders of OI Parks, a growing family-owned campground network based in the Midwest.

They entered the campground business after traveling full time with their family and falling in love with the campground lifestyle and the sense of community that comes with it.

Since then, they have purchased and redeveloped two long-established RV parks near Archie and Carthage, Mo., and they are building a new KOA near Sapulpa, Okla.

In this conversation, Kat and Dustin explain how their own RV travels shaped their vision for family-friendly campgrounds where guests can relax, kids can play and community comes first.

They share how Workampers play a central role in their operations, not just as seasonal help, but as potential long-term team members who can grow into leadership roles.

Kat and Dustin also talk about the wide range of Workamping opportunities they offer, from guest services and maintenance to some very non-traditional roles that include guest experience coordinators and remote back-office support positions.

If you are looking for Workamping opportunities that value teamwork, flexibility and growth, this is a conversation you will want to hear.

What stands out most to me is how intentional Kat and Dustin are in their approach to campground ownership and Workamping.

They are focused on creating parks that feel welcoming, are well run and community-driven, while also offering Workampers flexible arrangements, clear expectations and opportunities to contribute beyond traditional campground roles.

From hosting and maintenance to guest experience coordination and even remote office support, they are rethinking what Workamping can look like in a modern campground operation.

Kat and Dustin emphasized that they are looking for people with positive attitudes, a willingness to work as part of a team and an openness to learning. Experience matters, but mindset matters even more, and they value Workampers who want to be part of a growing operation.

If you would like to learn more about current or future Workamping opportunities with OI Parks, you can email them at admin@oiparks.com. Be sure to include information about your background, availability and any skills you would like to contribute.

They are quick to respond and are looking for Workampers all year, but especially this spring as the Ogdens get ready for another busy camping season.

For more information about Kat and Dustin’s RV parks, you can check out Ballard’s Campground near Carthage, Mo., at www.Joplinrvpark.com. You can learn about I-49 RV Park near Archie, Mo., at www.kansascityrvpark.com.

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That’s all for this week’s show. Spring is coming soon and I am speaking with several employers who are looking to hire Workampers right now. I’ll have those interviews in upcoming episodes of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!