National Park Service seeks operator for lodging, retail and other visitor services in Grand Teton National Park

MOOSE, Wyo.-The National Park Service (NPS) is now accepting proposals for a 15-year business opportunity in Grand Teton National Park to provide lodging, campgrounds, food and beverage and other visitor services. Over its life, the 15-year contract is anticipated to bring in over $1 billion in gross revenue and serve more than 50 million visitors. Services under the new contract will begin January 1, 2027.

The chosen concessioner will provide lodging, food and beverage services, retail, marina operations, campgrounds, guided horseback rides, and guided float trips throughout the park. The contract also requires upgrades such as improved employee housing and fire protection, expanded food and beverage options, and maintenance of over 400 buildings, a significant portion of which are historic and require specialized care. One building, the Jackson Lake Lodge, is designated as a national historic landmark.
The current operator, Grand Teton Lodge Company, will continue to provide services while the solicitation process is underway.
Full details are available in the prospectus, posted online at:

The prospectus explains the opportunity and how to submit a proposal. Anyone interested should review the document and follow the instructions provided. Questions must be submitted by email to e-mail us by 4 p.m. MST on October 14, 2025. All businesses that plan to submit a proposal, including the current concessioner, must send a notice of intent to e-mail us no later than 4 p.m. MST on December 16, 2025.

Grand Teton National Park works with 26 concessioners and about 175 commercial use authorization holders to provide a wide range of services for park visitors. Concession contracts are long-term agreements between the NPS and private businesses to provide essential visitor services in national parks. These contracts are issued under federal law and may include the use and care of federal facilities.

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