The Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has issued an errata for its Resort Prospectus, Version 1, dated February 2, 2026. This errata, specifically Errata #1, revises the language concerning Table 2,

This prospectus from the USDA Forest Service solicits applications for a 20-year Granger-Thye Concessions Resort Permit to operate and maintain Shores Lake and White Rock Recreation Areas within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The permit holder will manage recreation facilities, collect fees (with discounts for federal pass holders), and be responsible for day-to-day operations, including maintenance, utilities, and waste management. Applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal covering an annual operating plan, business plan, financial resources, proposed public fees, and a fee to the government (minimum annual fee: $12,314.57). The selection will prioritize the best value to the government, considering both technical merit and the proposed fee. A mandatory facility tour is scheduled for January 5, 2026, and applications are due by March 2, 2026.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Ozark-St. Francis National Forests released a prospectus for resort concession operations, addressing questions from potential concessionaires. Key topics include historical revenue data for Shores Lake campground (FY 2022: $12,853; FY 2023: $18,425; FY 2024: $16,116; FY 2025: $9,626 partial), with a new requirement for it to be listed on Recreation.gov for reservations and operated year-round. The document clarifies that Shores Lake has historically used an honor system for fee collection due to poor cellular service and that primitive camping could be considered. Repairs for the Shores Lake swimming area and bathhouse are underway. For White Rock, historical occupancy rates for lodge and cabins were provided (2021: 62.1%; 2022: 55.5%; 2023: 43.3%; 2024: 39.5%; 2025: 41.5% YTD). The Forest Service will not provide historical utility expenses or qualitative assessments of past concessionaire performance. New concessionaires are expected to provide liability insurance and can propose additional revenue-generating and interpretive services. The Forest Service anticipates notifying applicants in early summer 2026, with operations beginning in January 2027.