Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Strong City, KS
One of the last large pieces of tallgrass prairie, with a bison herd and an 1881 ranch house.
- Nearest town
- Strong City, KS
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.4330, -96.5590
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© RuralResurrection · CC BY 4.0Chase County Courthouse
© Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domainKonza Prairie Biological Station
© The All-Nite Images from NY, NY, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
© RuralResurrection · CC BY 4.0Lindsborg
Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopover · Cottonwood FallsMotorhome stopover5 mi from Tallgrass Prairie Preserve · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Emporia RV ParkMotorhome stopover17 mi from Tallgrass Prairie PreserveMotorhomes
All campsites in Kansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tallgrass Prairie Preserve?
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is in Strong City, KS, at GPS 38.4330, -96.5590. It is about 4 mi from Cottonwood Falls.
Can you camp near Tallgrass Prairie Preserve?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Emporia RV Park, about 17 mi away; within 25 mi there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tallgrass Prairie Preserve?
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kansas Flint Hills.
What is there to see near Tallgrass Prairie Preserve?
Places worth a stop nearby: Chase County Courthouse (4 mi), Konza Prairie Biological Station (46 mi), Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum (49 mi) and Lindsborg (61 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tallgrass Prairie Preserve?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)