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Sitting Bull Monument – a statue of a horse on a pedestal in a park📷 Photo by Manuel López on Unsplash

Sitting Bull Monument

Mobridge, SD

History

A granite bust of the Lakota leader on a bluff above the Missouri, west of Mobridge. The Sacagawea monument is nearby.

Nearest town
Mobridge, SD
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.5130, -100.4890

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Grand River Casino CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Sitting Bull Monument
  • Country Cabins RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Sitting Bull Monument
    Motorhomes
  • Bethel Bible CampCampsite
    4 mi from Sitting Bull Monument

All campsites in South Dakota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Sitting Bull Monument?

Sitting Bull Monument is in Mobridge, SD, at GPS 45.5130, -100.4890. It is about 79 mi from Pierre.

Can you camp near Sitting Bull Monument?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grand River Casino Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Sitting Bull Monument?

Sitting Bull Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Up the Missouri River through South Dakota.

What is there to see near Sitting Bull Monument?

Places worth a stop nearby: Oahe Dam (74 mi), Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (88 mi), North Dakota State Capitol (91 mi) and Salem Sue, the World's Largest Holstein Cow (102 mi).

When is the best time to visit Sitting Bull Monument?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)