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Pipestone, Minnesota · Pipestone County · Visitor Center

Admission is free and includes cultural demonstrations, exhibits, a film, and park store.

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Visitor Center

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High76°F
Avg Low61°F
Peak Rain Chance49%
Humidity80%
UV (avg)6
Air Quality46 · Good
Today
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Heavy Rain
77°/62°
💧 18%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:45 AM ↓ 9:00 PM
Mon
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Thunderstorm
81°/61°
💧 7%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:45 AM ↓ 9:01 PM
Tue
☁️
Overcast
75°/61°
💧 6%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:44 AM ↓ 9:01 PM
Wed
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Light Drizzle
76°/59°
💧 22%🌬 19mph
↑ 5:44 AM ↓ 9:02 PM
Thu
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Rain Showers
73°/62°
💧 49%🌬 15mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 9:03 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Visitor Center

Admission is free and includes cultural demonstrations, exhibits, a film, and park store.

How to Get There

From I-90, take either US Hwy 75 or MN Hwy 23 north for ~30 miles to the town of Pipestone. The entrance road to the park is located off of Hiawatha Ave., which cuts through downtown. From I-29, take the exit for SD Hwy 34. This turns into MN Hwy 30 and brings you directly to Pipestone. Take a left of Hiawatha Ave., which brings you to the entrance road of the park.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Visitor Center

Heading to Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Visitor Center?

No central reservation system listed for Visitor Center. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10091629) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Visitor Center?

From I-90, take either US Hwy 75 or MN Hwy 23 north for ~30 miles to the town of Pipestone. The entrance road to the park is located off of Hiawatha Ave., which cuts through downtown. From I-29, take the exit for SD Hwy 34. This turns into MN Hwy 30 and brings you directly to Pipestone. Take a left of Hiawatha Ave., which brings you to the entrance road of the park.

How do I contact Visitor Center?

You can reach the park at phone: (507) 825-5464 or email: PIPE_Interpretation@nps.gov.

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