Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions

The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are soliciting proposals from interested parties for a campground concession special use permit (SUP) to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities. The new SUP will replace the current concession permit. The Forests intend for the successful applicant to be awarded the SUP in January 2027. The three-year average gross revenue for this offering is $64,871.92.

The offering includes one campground containing 36 campsites, day use area including 24 family picnic units, swimming beach with bathhouse, boat ramp, and reservable pavilion. This offering is located at Cove Lake Recreation Area on the Mt. Magazine Ranger District. Applicants must submit the required business plan evaluation fee with their proposal. All prospective applicants are advised to read the prospectus carefully. Applicants must submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of their application package.

Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. CST) on Monday, December 1, 2025. A site tour is scheduled for Wednesday October 8, 2025, with a required RSVP by Friday, October 3, 2025. For questions, comments, or concerns regarding the opportunity, or to RSVP to the site tour, please contact Matt Pfeifler at (479) 754-2864 or matthew.t.pfeifler@usda.gov. The offering will also be listed on the forest's webpage https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/working-with-us/contracting.