Voyageurs National Park News Release: Voyageurs National Park Announces Kettle Falls Concession Opportunity Open for Proposals

Voyageurs National Park Service shared the following press release on July 20, 2026 regarding Kettle Falls Concession Opportunities

Voyageurs National Park Announces Kettle Falls Concession Opportunity Open for Proposals

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting proposals for a concession opportunity at Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park. The selected concessioner will provide a range of visitor services, including lodging, retail, food and beverage operations, guest transportation, marina services, and mechanical boat portage.

The opportunity is detailed in a newly released prospectus, which outlines the business opportunity and provides instructions on submitting a proposal, as well as the terms and conditions of the contract. Services under the new contract are expected to begin on January 1, 2027, with a contract term of 10 years.

Interested parties may access the prospectus and proposal instructions on the National Park Service website at the Kettle Falls Lodging, Food & Beverage, Retail, Marina Services, and Boat Portage Prospectus page.

To submit a proposal, interested parties, including existing concessioners, must notify their intent to apply by contacting Tracy Simmons, Commercial Services Program Manager, at tracy_simmons@nps.gov no later than 4 p.m. (CDT) on September 16, 2026. Completed proposals must be submitted by no later than 4 p.m. (CDT) on October 15, 2026. All questions regarding this opportunity should be directed to the same contact by 4 p.m. (CDT) on August 12, 2026.