Pipestone National Monument
Protected park · MN, USA
Pipestone National Monument in MN, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Exhibits
- Winter sports
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Ranger & guided programs
Events
- New Year's Day Holiday
- Quarry Talk
Before you go
- Limits
- Again, there is no waiting list for the Daily/Weekly or Monthly quarry permits
- Limits
- Yes, pets are allowed on park trails
- ⚠ Caution: Possible Bridge Closure
- The 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.
- Park alert: Prescribed Burn on Monday, May 11
- The prescribed burn for May 11 has concluded and the Circle Trail is now open to visitors.
- Park alert: Holiday Hours
- On 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).
- 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 & when to go
- 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.
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 2 picnic area, 2 restroom.