Superintendent's CompendiumThe Superintendent's Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). The compendium serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The Superintendent is granted discretionary authority within 36 CFR, Parts 1-7 to develop local rules to be responsive to the needs of a specific park resource or activity, park plan, program, and/or special needs of the general public. These are the basic mechanisms used by the National Park Service (NPS) to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the park and to protect visitors and property within the park. FirearmsAs of February 22, 2010, federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms on lands owned by the National Park Service in this preserve. Most lands within the boundaries of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve are privately owned. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this preserve. Please review Statute 75-7c20 on Kansas state's website. Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park marked with signs at all public entrances. The buildings where firearms are not authorized at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve are the main ranch house, barn, back ranchhand house, Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, the Visitor Center/Administrative Office building, and maintenance shop. More information on Carry and Conceal Licenses are found on the Attorney General's Office.
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Last updated: February 20, 2022