📷 Photo by Manuel López on UnsplashSitting Bull Monument
Mobridge, SD
A granite bust of the Lakota leader on a bluff above the Missouri, west of Mobridge. The Sacagawea monument is nearby.
The Sitting Bull Monument is a memorial to the Lakota leader Sitting Bull near Mobridge, South Dakota, on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in Corson County. It overlooks the Missouri River; the city of Mobridge gives the location as about seven miles southwest of town.
Sitting Bull was first buried near Fort Yates, North Dakota. On April 8, 1953, a group including Clarence Grey Eagle and Mobridge businessmen secretly moved his remains to the present site. The sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, known for the Crazy Horse Memorial, created the bust marking the grave; he stayed away from the dedication in protest because he felt it was being used for political and economic gain. The site has been on the National Register of Historic Places since November 8, 2006.
The grounds are remote, undeveloped and free to visit. Plan this as a short detour; please check access and condition in advance.
- 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
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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Campsites nearby
- Grand River Casino CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Sitting Bull Monument
- Country Cabins RV ParkMotorhome stopover4 mi from Sitting Bull MonumentMotorhomes
- Bethel Bible CampCampsite4 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 72 mi from Lake Oahe.
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)