# Isle Royale Seeks 2027 CUA Operators

The National Park Service will accept applications from November 1–30, 2026, for one-year Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) at Isle Royale National Park for the 2027 operating season. Eligible commercial services include guided recreation, environmental education, photography, fishing, boat tours, and underwater tours; transportation-only services are not permitted. **The application window opens in 30 days.**

- Applicants should prepare to submit through the NPS CUA portal. Water-based service operators must carry $2 million per occurrence in insurance.
- Charter fishing authorizations are subject to competitive limits, so operators should account for those limits when planning an application.
- The opportunity is relevant to businesses providing visitor recreation and educational services in a national park setting; applicants should confirm their service fits the permitted categories before applying.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Park Service (NPS)
- Isle Royale National Park

### Sources
- [Isle Royale National Park Seeks Commercial Use Authorization Applications for 2027 Operating Season - Isle Royale National Park (U.S. National Park Service)](https://www.nps.gov/isro/learn/news/isle-royale-national-park-seeks-commercial-use-authorization-applications-for-2027-operating-season.htm) - NPS