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Pipestone National Monument
National Monument · MN
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many people.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPrescribed Burn on Monday, May 11
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPossible Bridge Closure
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHoliday Hours
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoPipestone National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoMN
Phone
Info5078255464
pipe_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe grounds are open 24 hours a day year-round so that visitors may walk the 3/4-mile Circle Trail at any time.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Explorers and Expeditions, Monuments and Memorials + 11 more
Weather Info
InfoWeather varies seasonally from warm and humid in the summer to cold and snowy in the winter. Visitors should be prepared for seasonal weather and for rapidly-changing conditions.
Getting There
InfoPlane: Commercial service - located at Sioux Falls, SD -Joe Foss Field airport. 50 miles from Pipestone National Monument. Rental cars are available at the airport. Non-Commercial service - located at
Location
Info44.0135° N, -96.3248° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website