Not the brochure

Name: Not the brochure
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

Steven Erkman

Apr 2026 · Steven Erkman

7 reviews

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219

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About this ebook

Ever wondered what it’s really like to live and work in campgrounds across America?

The brochures promise peaceful forests, friendly campers, and relaxing sunsets.

The reality? Well… it’s not always quite like the brochure.

In Not the Brochure, Steven J. Erkman shares humorous and unforgettable real-life stories from his time working as both a camp host and a workamper. From eccentric campers and campground chaos to the unexpected challenges of life on the road, these stories reveal the side of campground life that visitors rarely see.

Told with honesty, wit, and a healthy sense of humor, this book pulls back the curtain on the strange, funny, and sometimes unbelievable moments that come with living where other people vacation.

If you enjoy stories about:

• RV life and campground adventures

• The unpredictable nature of people

• Behind-the-scenes travel experiences

• Humor based on real events

…then this book will feel like sitting around a campfire listening to the stories that never make it into the brochure.

Because campground life is many things.

But sometimes…

It’s not the brochure.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to live and work in campgrounds across America? The brochures promise peaceful forests, friendly campers, and relaxing sunsets. The reality? Well… it’s not always quite like the brochure. In Not the Brochure, Steven J. Erkman shares humorous and unforgettable...

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Ratings and reviews

7 reviews

Jill Shupe

July 27, 2026

Spot on. Expect the Unexpected. My husband and I Camp Hosted exactly twice. A free site, they say. Paid position, they said. I wish I had read this book, before jumping in with both feet, thinking we were gonna have the best adventure. Steve aptly describes the chaotic, sometimes poignant, sometimes SMH moments, associated with being a camp host. Sometimes you meet the most wonderful people, and sometimes, you just heard the turds, grab a snack for dinner, and fall asleep.

Hilde Osland

August 18, 2026

if you’ve ever wondered what life as a workamper is really like once you get past the glossy brochures, cheerful advertisements, and promises of “the perfect campground experience,” this is the book you need to read. Steven Erkman takes you behind the scenes and delivers an honest, hilarious, and sometimes painfully relatable look at the world of workamping. This isn’t a sugar-coated travel story where every sunset is beautiful and every campground job is a dream come true

Marlene Holguin

June 20, 2026

This book was the most hilarious and hysterical read in a long time. I know I won't be camp hosting anytime soon. Unbelievable yet believable how people behave. Special kind of couple to find the humor in the not so funny situations. Thank you Steve for the laughs.

About the author

Steven is a camp host, storyteller, and professional observer of campground chaos. When he’s not helping guests back into impossibly tight RV spots or explaining (for the fifth time) how campfire rings work, he’s collecting stories about the wonderfully unpredictable world of campground life.

From raccoon heists to patriotic grandpas with a talent for dramatic exits, Steven turns everyday campground moments into humorous tales that celebrate community, connection, and a good sense of humor.

He currently travels from campground to campground, where no two days are the same—and that’s exactly how he likes it.

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