Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (Pawhuska, OK)

The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve covers 39,650 acres of land that offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities and exceptional views of a variety of natural habitats. Over 700 plants, 300 birds and 80 mammals including white-tailed deer, coyotes and more that 2,500 bison make this prairie home. Visitors can experience the wide-open prairie and the patches of crosstimbers forest by circling the 15-mile bison driving loop, hiking along designated trails and stopping to take in the views at various scenic turnouts. Located 17 miles northeast of Pawhuska.

Preserve is open during daylight hours, seven days a week. Hiking trails are for foot traffic only. Visitor Center is open on certain days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prior to your visit if you wish to stop at the visitor center please check the schedule to verify that a docent is on duty.

Highlights
Hiking trails, Visitor Center, historic cabin and cowboy bunkhouse, iconic bison, birdwatching, scenic turnouts and 15-mile driving loop

Admission is free.

Hunting, fishing, camping, dogs and off-roading are not permitted.

Image courtesy Tallgrass Prairie Preserve