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Caution - Construction Zone
Please use caution and follow signs as you enter the parking lot. Construction is nearly complete on the visitor center and restrooms. Please call 620-273-8494, 6034, or 7034 for most recent information.
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We Are Relocating
The preserve staff is in the process of relocating and previous phone numbers may not function. Please call 620-273-8494, 6034, or 7034 to reach the preserve. Contact station hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
Laws & Policies
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As of February 22, 2010, a new 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. As a starting point, please visit our state's website. http://www.ksag.org/page/concealed-carry http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/getStatuteInfo.do Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. The buildings where firearms will be off limits at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve are the main ranch house, barn, back ranchhand house, Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, and the administrative office in Cottonwood Falls, KS. |
Did You Know?
The limestone blocks used to build the historic house, barn, and outbuildings weigh over 160 pounds per cubic foot. Limestone was quarried locally, faced or quoined, then brought to the ranch for building purposes. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve