Special Use Permits - Information on how to obtain permits for filming, weddings, or other special uses.
Quarry Permits - Information on how to obtain permits to quarry for pipestone. Only members of tribes recognized by the U.S. Government may apply for quarry permits.
National Park Service Organic Act - This legislation created the National Park Service in 1916.
Pipestone National Monument Establishing Legislation - The law that created Pipestone National Monument also allows for ongoing quarrying by American Indians.
Firearms in National Parks - The law governing possession of firearms inside a National Park changed on February 22, 2010.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Launching, landing, or operating an uncrewed aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the NPS within the boundaries of Pipestone National Monument is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent.
This restriction is necessary to prevent unacceptable impacts to park resources and values from the use of uncrewed aircraft. Potential impacts include harming visitors, interfering with rescue operations, causing excessive noise, impacting viewsheds, and disturbing wildlife.
