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Scouts and Community Group Reservations

Request use of Prairie Fork Today!

Our property is available by appointment only. Please complete the appropriate form, and we will be in touch soon to confirm arrangements for your visit.

Prairie Fork is a Nature Study Area (non-consumptive uses) that requires a daily use permit for access to the property. Collection or removal of any item is prohibited from the area. This includes wildflowers and berries. Hunting is not allowed, however catch and release fishing is permitted for groups with prior area manager approval. All fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply.

We have a strict Leave No Trace policy  https://lnt.org/ and it is enforced area wide.

For groups of 10 or more requesting facilities, please complete this group form at least 15-30 days before your desired arrival.

Scouts and Community Groups

If you are a Scout leader, Non-Profit or Community Group leader that wishes to run a trip, you are in the right place.  (If you are an educator representing a school please use the educator form.) Please fill out the form below to request the use of Prairie Fork.

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Contact Name
Start Date and Time of Your Visit
End Date and Time of Your Visit
Have you been here before
What kind of group are you representing?
Areas Requested (choose all that apply).
Choose your proposed activities? (choose all that apply).
Will your group be eating lunch on site?

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