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Basic Information

Physical Address

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Typical weather for the preserve ranges from lows of zero in the winter and highs of 90 + degrees in the summer. Please check current weather conditions at NOAA before hiking into the preserve. Lightning poses a danger when hiking into the prairie.

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

No entrance fee - $0.00

All activities are free at the preserve.

Entrance Passes:

No annual passes - $0.00

Entrance to the preserve is free.

Visitor Centers

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Begin your visit to the preserve at the visitor center, complete with 10-minute orientation video, exhibits, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

 

Ranger giving tour in the tallgrass prairie

NPS

 

Welcome to the Tallgrass Prairie!

Find Essential Information for Your Trip to the Prairie

The main visitor season is from April through October with the off-season November through March. The historic buildings are open everyday, except some major holidays. The hiking trails are open 24/7 year-round, closing only in times of prescribed fire. All access to the prairie is by hiking or walking. No private vehicles are allowed in the prairie.

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• Operating Hours and Seasons
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• Fees and Passes
• Current Conditions
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• Permits and Reservations
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