Permit Opportunities

Pre-Solicitation Notice for Campground Concession Opportunity

The Ashley National Forest is issuing a pre-solicitation announcement to inform interested parties of the upcoming campground concession opportunity and site visits that will occur prior to the prospectus publication.  

The concession opportunity will include management of multiple campgrounds, group campgrounds, and day use sites on the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Ashley National Forest.  Responses received as a result of this announcement could potentially assist the forest with the development of the prospectus. 

Guided site tours are scheduled for July 10 and July 17. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the sites outlined in the pre-solicitation announcement this summer to ensure sites are accessible and that applicants understand what sites operations are like during peak-season. 

The Forest Service plans to release a formal prospectus in 2024 to solicit proposals to operate and maintain these facilities, as specified in the prospectus, under a special use permit. More detailed information on this business opportunity, Forest Service concessionaire program and policies, special use permit applications, and post-selection requirements will be available in the prospectus. 

Interested parties should view the pre-solicitation notice or contact Don Jaques, at donald.jaques@usda.gov.

Private Contractor Cultural Resource Surveys on Ashley National Forest

CRM contractors must apply for a special use (ARPA) permit before working on the National Forest. The Application form (FS-2700-30 is available for download below .

Outfitters

Does your outfitter-guide have a Forest Service Permit?  For your protection, ASK.

Commercial outfitter-guides are required by law to have a Forest Service permit to operate on the National Forest. There are a limited number of permits available and businesses compete for them on the basis of their experience and qualifications, ability to service diverse publics, customer service history, financial capability, and other factors. Permitees are required to have insurance.