Use caution when driving on the roads, and contact the park office for weather info. Do not choose to camp if a storm seems likely. Do not linger on hilltops if you are in the midst of a storm. If you are caught on a high elevation during a storm, consider laying down on the ground if you can not retreat to lower elevation quickly. Please use common sense and behave responsibly when viewing wildlife.
Prairie rattlesnakes are the only venomous snake in the park.
Their venom is particularly dangerous for small adults and children. Always look where you are about to step or sit, and carry a stick to sweep in front of you in tall grass or bush. Snakes will rattle to warn you if they feel threatened - heed their warning and slowly back away. Medical facilities in the vicinity of the park stock antivenin. Transport patient to one of these facilities immediately.