- FreeEntry
- State ParkType
- Springfield & Southwest MissouriRegion
- Sunrise to SunsetGrounds
Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO 64769 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Office Phone: 417-843-6711 |
| County | Barton (from OpenStreetMap, approximate) |
| Official page | Missouri State Parks: Prairie State Park |
| General information | Park general information |
What the Official Page Mentions
The park system’s own pages for Prairie State Park mention: camping, hiking, boating or paddling, picnicking, bird watching, stargazing, prairie. That is a list of topics, not a promise that each is open today; check the park’s status before you go.
Hours
As the park system prints them, checked October 30, 2026: Sunrise to sunset, year-round.; Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center; April through October (on-season); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; Closed Sunday through Tuesday and holidays; November through March (off-season); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; Closed Sunday through Wednesday and holidays
For weather closures, maintenance and trail closures, see the state’s Park and Site Status Map.
Directions and Location
128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO 64769. Open in Google Maps
Dogs and Pets
The statewide rule, from the park system: pets stay on a leash no longer than 10 feet and under control; they are not allowed inside any state park or historic site building, or in public swimming areas and beaches. Read October 30, 2026. This park may add its own limits; we did not find a separate dog rule for Prairie State Park.
Nearby in Springfield & Southwest Missouri
- Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
- Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
- Osage Village State Historic Site
- Stockton State Park
- Big Sugar Creek State Park
- Roaring River State Park
More: all Missouri state parks and historic sites, Springfield & Southwest Missouri guide, Springfield & Southwest Missouri events.
Coming Up Near Prairie State Park
- Joplin Little Theatre: I'll Be Home for ChristmasDec 10–13 · Joplin · about 31 mi
- Joplin Little Theatre: Charlotte's WebMar 18–21 · Joplin · about 31 mi
Events within 40 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
What We Could Not Verify
- Prices for tours, cave visits, camping and lodging: not read for this unit.
- Whether every feature listed above is open this week: use the status map.
- The exact entrance: the map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap.
- Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.
- Entry is free per the state tourism guide read October 30, 2026; the park system’s page for this unit does not repeat it.
Questions People Ask
Is Prairie State Park free to enter?
The state tourism guide says Missouri state parks and historic sites are free to enter. Tours, camping and cave visits can have their own prices, which we have not confirmed here.
What are the hours at Prairie State Park?
Sunrise to sunset. See the Hours section for the full schedule as the park system prints it.
Are dogs allowed at Prairie State Park?
Dogs on a leash of 10 feet or less are welcome outdoors under the statewide rule, but not inside buildings or in swimming areas. Check the park for added limits.
Where is Prairie State Park?
128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO 64769.
Sources
- Missouri State Parks: Prairie State Park, read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: hours for Prairie State Park, read October 30, 2026
- Enjoying Missouri State Parks with Your Pet (Missouri State Parks), read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: A Visitor’s Guide (Missouri Division of Tourism), read October 30, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: Park and Site Status Map, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Prairie State Park, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places/prairie-state-park/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.