HAWTHORNE, FLORIDA · LAKE LOCHLOOSA
Good people make this place. Come be part of what’s next at Lochloosa Harbor.
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YOUR SEASON IN FLORIDA, USA
Bring your skills to a small team where a warm welcome matters. Help our guests feel at home, get to know the people around you, and discover a part of America shaped by water, wildlife and life outdoors.
Tell us about yourself
FIRST TIME HEARING ABOUT FLORIDA?
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. Our home is in Hawthorne, near Gainesville, in the state’s inland lake country. You’ll be based at a campground on a freshwater lake, with nature close by and beaches and bigger cities to explore on days off.
Find us on the mapA FAMILIAR FEEL. A NEW PLACE.
If you’re coming from Bali, Indonesia, or another warm climate, the lush greenery, humid summer air and time spent outdoors may feel familiar. Here, palms share the landscape with tall trees draped in Spanish moss.
North-central Florida is subtropical: summers are hot, humid and rainy; winters are cooler and can bring cold nights. Pack for sunshine, rain and a change of season.
NATURE IS PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Watch the light change across the water, spend a quiet moment on the dock, or explore the area’s fishing and walking trails. Around Lake Lochloosa, look out for bald eagles, ospreys and wading birds.
Nearby conservation lands protect the wetlands and woodland that make this area special. Enjoy wildlife from a distance and follow local guidance around the water.
Explore the Lochloosa conservation areaWHEN YOU HAVE TIME OFF
Choose a quiet afternoon outdoors, a day on the coast, or a bigger adventure. Here are a few places to start.
SPRINGS & RIVER DAYS · NEAR OCALA
See the clear spring water from a glass-bottom boat, or explore the river by kayak. A memorable way to meet Florida’s freshwater landscape.
Plan a Silver Springs visitTRAILS & WILDLIFE · NEAR GAINESVILLE
Look for birds and wild-roaming bison at Paynes Prairie, or explore the paved Gainesville–Hawthorne State Trail on foot or by bike.
Discover Paynes Prairie See the trailBEACHES & A COASTAL DAY OUT
Make a day of ocean beaches, a walk through St. Augustine, and something good to eat by the coast.
Explore the beachesA FULL-DAY ADVENTURE · ABOUT 2 HOURS BY CAR
The theme parks you’ve seen in pictures can become a day out of your own. Plan ahead for a full day at Walt Disney World, with time for the drive each way.
Explore Walt Disney WorldThe Disney driving time is an approximate estimate from Hawthorne; allow longer for traffic, stops and park entry. Check live directions before travelling. Plan outings around your agreed work schedule and budget for transport and admission.
A campground is a place people come to stay outdoors. Our guests bring RVs (recreational vehicles), or stay in our cabins and lodge. You’ll meet people on fishing trips, short breaks and longer stays.
Small community, varied work. You may help guests, serve customers in the shop or restaurant, or care for the grounds and shared spaces. Your actual role and work schedule will be agreed before you accept.
Getting around takes planning. This is a rural lakeside setting. A car is useful for shopping and day trips; discuss arrival and local transport arrangements with us if you’re selected.
Good hospitality travels well.
We’d like to hear what you could bring.
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