Dangerous Highway Crossing
Highway 177 is 60 mph with a blind spot directly across from the house. Safely use the highway underpass to the Fox Creek Trail just south of the visitor center parking lot. Be smart, stay alive.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Alerts
Operating hours
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Hours
Hiking trails are open 24/7; no camping, no open flames, no drones.
Prescribed fire and cattle/bison operations may close specific trails. Watch for signs.
Trail maps available at the Visitor Center and most trailheads. Cell phone tour information is available at the kiosk and on the waysides.
Visitor Center and historic buildings are open daily from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm May 1st through October 31 and 9 am to 4:30 pm November 1 - April 30. Visitor Center closed Monday and Tuesday, from November 1 to March 31.