Pipestone National Monument
19 nearby within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
3 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationPrescribed Burn on Monday, May 11The prescribed burn for May 11 has concluded and the Circle Trail is now open to visitors.
- CautionPossible Bridge ClosureThe Circle Trail bridge under Winnewissa Falls may be closed temporarily due to flooding caused by spring rain. Please pay attention to signage posted in the Visitor Center and at the bridge. The rest of the park and Circle Trail remain open.
- InformationHoliday HoursOn Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day the visitor center will be closed (trails will remain open with access to restrooms on the north side of the building).
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- Near the park
- 19 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
Camping near the park 19
- Aerial viewRV Park
RV park
0.5 mi · Pipestone, MN
- Aerial viewRV Park
Proposed Campground Expansion
7.9 mi · Ihlen, MN
Services nearby: 3 dump stations · 1 rest area
About Pipestone
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.
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.
Photos: J.Borden · N.Barber
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Snowshoeing
Plan your visit
Getting there
Plane: 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 Pipestone MN…
Weather
Weather 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.
Plan your visit
Hours
The grounds are open 24 hours a day year-round so that visitors may walk the 3/4-mile Circle Trail at any time.
Getting there
Plane: 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 Pipestone MN airport. Courtesy car or transit service available to Pipestone National Monument from the airport. Car: Pipestone National Monument is easily accessible from local highways. When you reach the city of Pipestone, road signs will lead you to Pipestone National Monument.
Weather
Weather 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.
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