Pipestone National Monument

Lake Hiawatha, one of many scenic sites visitors can see from the Monument Circle Trail.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Welcome Fall under the stars at Pipestone National Monument
Join us on September 28th for the final Star Party of the year at Pipestone National Monument. From 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm, gaze through telescopes with fellow astronomers and learn about the wonders of the cosmos. Photography enthusiasts can also get hands-on experience with astrophotography, guided by photographer Marty DeWitt (just be sure to bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a tripod). As always, complimentary star-themed snacks will be available while supplies last!
Volunteers Needed for Pipestone National Monument's Public Lands Day
Calling all Volunteers! Pipestone National Monument Needs Your Help on National Public Lands Day! On Saturday, September 28th, volunteers can get out in the tallgrass prairie with park rangers from 9:00am – 11:00am to help take care of this important cultural site.
Image shows the entrance sign to Pipestone National Monument. It is a large brown sign with text reading: Pipestone National Monument, National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior. Across the center of the sign is a stylized image of a
Celebrate Founders’ Day at Pipestone National Monument
Pipestone celebrates the anniversary of its establishment.
Purple and black flyer that list artists throughout the summer
Artists-in-Residence at Pipestone National Monument
This summer, Pipestone National Monument will host four Indigenous artists at the Visitor Center during four separate residencies, each lasting one week.
Pink wall of rock next to path and grass
Photo by J.Borden
Purple and yellow wildflowers in a field of tall grass
Photo by NPS Photo
A couple outside in snowshoes smiling at the camera
Photo by N.Barber
A sheet of stone being taken off a thick slab of stone in a quarry pit
Photo by J.Borden
A woman standing next to a little girl helping her make a clay pot
Photo by C.McCright
A man in a quarry pit swings a hammer as a woman watches
Photo by N.Barber
A man watches over a woman as she saws a piece of stone
Photo by N.Barber
A waterfall partially surrounded by ice
Photo by N.Barber
A man works with tools in a quarry as kids watch
Photo by N.Barber
A man in a quarry pit holding a sledge hammer
Photo by N.Barber
Sun reflecting off of water through a canopy of trees
Photo by N.Barber