National Monument · Minnesota
Pipestone National Monument
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.
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
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.
Operating hours
Park Grounds
The grounds are open 24 hours a day year-round so that visitors may walk the 3/4-mile Circle Trail at any time.
FAQ
- Is Pipestone National Monument free to visit?
- Pipestone National Monument does not charge a standard entrance fee. Check the official NPS page for the latest details on any activity or permit fees before you go.
- What are the hours at Pipestone National Monument?
- The grounds are open 24 hours a day year-round so that visitors may walk the 3/4-mile Circle Trail at any time.
- Do I need a reservation for Pipestone National Monument?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Pipestone National Monument. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.