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.

Use Prairie Fork Conservation Area

Our property is designed to be used by groups (10 or more) for various activities from learning to camping, meeting, nature study, group only fishing, hiking, birding, photography, and botany. Group facilities are available by appointment only. Please complete the appropriate form, and we will be in touch soon to confirm arrangements for your visit.

Teachers & Group Leaders

Teachers, Counselors or other Educational Staff running School Field Trips

Plan a School Visit

Scout leaders or community groups looking for space for camping, learning or service opportunities.

Plan a Group Visit

Members of the Public

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.

Request Daily Use Permit