Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to visit; no entrance fee. Tours and programs are free too.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours for the Circle Trail and visitor center.
- Best time
- May to September, when prairie flowers bloom and demonstrations are most common.
- Getting there
- The monument is on the edge of the town of Pipestone. Sioux Falls Regional Airport is about 1 hour away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Pipestone National Monument questions
Can anyone quarry pipestone?
No. Quarrying is limited to enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, who get a permit from the park.
Why is Pipestone sacred?
Pipes made from this stone are used in prayer, and the quarries are tied to origin stories of many Plains nations.
Can you buy pipestone at the monument?
Yes, pieces carved by Native artists are sold in the visitor center shop. Removing stone from the park yourself is not allowed.
