Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie Preserve The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is the largest protected remnant of tallgrass prairie on earth and is privately owned & managed by The Nature Conservancy.
(330)

The preserve is open every day from dawn to dusk with NO CHARGE for admittance and can be accessed via county roads. There are free ranging bison herds, scenic turnouts, hiking trails, and picnic tables to enjoy. Please observe the following guidelines when visiting:

- Stay on the trail. Don't collect plants, insects or other species or disturb soil, rocks, artifacts or scientific research marker

s.

- No dogs. Preserves harbor ground-nesting birds and other wildlife that are extremely sensitive to disturbance.

- No bicycles or motorized vehicles. Native plants and research sites are easily trampled.

- No hunting, camping or campfires.

- For groups of 10 or more, please contact us before visiting a preserve (a volunteer naturalist guide may be available).

- Please do not leave behind trash. Bring a bag and carry it out.

- Please report to us any problems you observe (e.g., camping, plant removal, hunting, off-road vehicle damage, etc). For more information, please visit:
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/oklahoma/placesweprotect/tallgrass-prairie-preserve

03/31/2025
01/17/2025

UPDATE: The visitor center and restrooms are officially OPEN! We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you to the prairie soon.

01/10/2025

The visitor center and restrooms will remain CLOSED through this Wednesday, January 15. We hope to have this fixed soon, and appreciate your patience in the meantime!

Send a message to learn more

05/16/2024

The , as seen from Tallgrass Prairie Preserve! This rare occurrence, a result of a massive solar storm, marks the first time in nearly 20 years that the Northern Lights have been visible in Oklahoma. Were you able to catch any of nature’s light show last week?

📸 : Mike Fuhr / TNC

02/01/2024

– Leave your legacy on the prairie and become a docent at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

The visitor center at our Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve attracts thousands of folks from across the world each year, and our volunteer docents play a key role in each visit by sharing the inspirational story of the prairie, its history, ecology and wildlife. Interested individuals ages 18 and up are invited to attend an upcoming informational meeting to learn more. Sound like a potential fit? We want to see YOU there! Message us here or reach out to [email protected] with questions.

01/18/2024

Nature enthusiasts who want to become an ambassadors for Oklahoma’s tallgrass prairie ecosystem, can email [email protected] with name, phone number and request new docent information.

Address

17 Miles North Of Pawhuska, CR 4201
Pawhuska, OK
74056

Telephone

+19182874803

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tallgrass Prairie Preserve posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Tallgrass Prairie Preserve:

Shortcuts

Share

Category