Coronado National Forest Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions "Rose Canyon Complex"

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a Special Notice prospectus soliciting applications for a concession campground special use permit on the Coronado National Forest. This opportunity involves operating and maintaining the Rose Canyon Complex, a collection of government-owned recreation facilities located on the Santa Catalina Ranger District. The offering includes two campgrounds, two group sites, two group picnic sites, a day use fishing site, and an amphitheater. The prospectus was posted on December 2, 2025, with applications due by April 1, 2026. Based on historical performance, the average three-year gross revenue for this operation was approximately $458,196.78 annually. This is a civilian agency opportunity classified under amusement and recreation industries.

The objective of this prospectus is to identify a qualified concessionaire to provide high-quality public services through the operation and maintenance of these recreation facilities beginning January 1, 2027. The current permit expires on December 31, 2026, and operations under the new permit are expected to commence no earlier than the second Friday in April 2027, with the selected applicant anticipated to be notified in summer 2026. While specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the full prospectus documents, prospective applicants should note that 2026 site fees remain unchanged from 2025 levels and that occupancy rates for the campgrounds have ranged from approximately 15 percent to 48 percent. The Forest Service has indicated that no interpretive programs, green initiatives, or planned infrastructure improvements have been identified at this time, allowing potential concessionaires flexibility in developing their operational and service enhancement strategies. Supporting documentation includes detailed prospectus materials, appendices, and a questions and answers document addressing inquiries from prospective bidders.