Recreation area

Minuteman Missile NHS Visitor Center

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site · Philip · South Dakota — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The visitor center is the best place to begin your visit to the park. Exhibits, films, and a bookstore allow visitors to explore the story of the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System and its role in the larger context of the Cold War.

Getting there

The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Visitor Center is located on the north side of exit 131 Interstate 90. From the east, via I-90 Follow I-90 west to exit 131. Turn right off the exit and visitor center will be 1/4 mile on the left. From the west, via I-90 Follow I-90 east to exit 131. Turn left off the exit, go across the overpass and the visitor center will be 1/2 mile on the left.

Contact
(605) 433-5552

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