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Pipestone National Monument

Pipestone, Minnesota

Sacred red quarry where Native Americans dig catlinite for pipes.

Price
Small entry fee
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Pipestone is a working quarry where Native craftspeople dig red stone for ceremonial pipes. A walking trail leads past the quarries and a waterfall. Cultural demonstrations run in season.

Good to know

  • Respect that the site is sacred
  • Carving demonstrations in summer
  • Flat trail
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved; fine for RVs
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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