



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.
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, or 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) 254-3990
edwardsamb@missouri.edu
Individual (or group less than 10) 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 Conservation Area Call For Proposal 2024 Funding
Request for Proposals For Funding in Calendar Year 2024Proposal Due Date January 15th 2024The long-term goals on PFCA include the reestablishment...
Prairie Fork News and Updates: Second Quarter 2023
Spring has sprung and so has the activity level in the area. Black Eyed-Susan, Photo credit: Jeff Demand April 2023Website 2023 Please check out our...
Prairie Fork News and Updates: First Quarter 2023
Welcome to the First Quarter of 2023, everyone! 2023 is here, and already the first quarter is over!! How time flies. Our goal is to keep you...
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...
Upcoming Events
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Prairie Fork Conservation Area Location
Address: 4502 State Rd D. Williamsburg, MO 63388
- Take Interstate 70 to exit 161 or 155 E/US-40,
- Follow Old U.S. 40 to State Rd D.
- Take State Rd D for 1.9 miles to Prairie Fork Conservation Area.

