



Welcome to Prairie Fork
Prairie Fork Conservation Area is located in eastern Callaway County, Missouri, southwest of Williamsburg. This 911-acre area was donated to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) by Hilda P. Jones in 1997. Her vision for Prairie Fork encompassed three major emphasis areas. These included the implementation of conservation education programs which facilitate hands-on learning (particularly for the young and young at heart), natural resource research, and natural community management. These program areas are supported by the Prairie Fork Charitable Endowment Trust, which Mrs. Jones established in 1996. The Trust is managed jointly by the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
The Prairie Fork Trust annually requests and funds several projects that further Prairie Fork’s research and natural community goals and objectives.
Our goal is to raise awareness and knowledge of the need for conservation among students of Missouri by offering educational facilities and programs throughout the year.
Request a Group Visit or Use of Prairie Fork Conservation Area
Our property is designed to be used by groups for various activities from learning to camping or meeting. Group facilites are available by appointment only. Please complete the appropriate form, and we will be in touch soon to confirm arrangements for your visit.
Educators
Teachers, Counselors or other Educational Staff running School Field Trips.
Scouts Community Groups
Scout leaders or community groups looking for space for camping, learning or service opportunities.
Business Meetings
Corporations or small businesses requesting meeting space or event locations.
We look forward to hosting your group at Prairie Fork.
For additional information, please contact:
AMBER EDWARDS
Outreach & Education Coordinator
Phone: (573) 245-3990
edwardsamb@missouri.edu
Individual Visit or Use of Prairie Fork Conservation Area
Prairie Fork Conservation Area can be used by individuals or small groups under 10. The facilities can be used for hiking, birding, or fishing. However, you must complete the following reservation form in order to use our facilities. Please do not enter the property until you have submitted this form. Please also check our calendar to make sure there are no facility-wide bans on the day you wish to join us.
Latest News
Prairie Fork Update: 2022 in Review
Welcome back! Pat’s vision to teach our youth the importance of conservation continues here every day! Due to staff changes and other things beyond...
Prairie Fork Update: December 2021
Welcome to December, everyone! We hope you were all able to fill your bellies with a Thanksgiving-sized feast, and are ready to partake in the rest...
Prairie Fork Update: November 2021
Falling leaves and field experiences, and habitat improvements... oh my!October started off with a bang! Or rather…a slice?? Several of our pond and...
Prairie Fork Update: October 2021
The Temperature is dropping, the trees are slowly changing colors, and its been busy around here lately!After an understandable lack of visitation...
Upcoming Events
St. Charles Master Gardeners
St. Charles Master Gardeners
Maureen Walmsley Rain Date June 10th
National Deer Association Statewide Coop Meeting
National Deer Association Statewide Coop Meeting
Karlin Grill 20-40 people
Prairie Fork Conservation Area Location
Address: 4502 State Rd D. Williamsburg, MO 63388
- Take Highway 70 West to exit 155 E/US-40 E,
- Follow Old U.S. 40 E to State Rd D.
- Take State Rd D for 9 miles to Prairie Fork Conservation Area.
