Mobridge, South Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Mobridge, also known as Kȟowákataŋ Otȟúŋwahe (Lakota: Kȟowákataŋ Otȟúŋwahe; lit. "Over-the-River Town") is a small town in South Dakota's Great Lakes region.

3 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay

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Best things about Mobridge

Sitting Bull Monument

Monument to Chief Sitting Bull, or Tatanka Iyotake (c.1831-37 – 1890), a Hunkpapa Lakota leader who led his people during years of resistance against United States government policies. He was originally buried at Fort Ya…

Klein Museum

Walley Up Statue

Grand River Casino & Resort

Owned by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament

Occurs in January, registration opens in July for non-guaranteed opens, with the lottery held in August for entrants.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PIR Pierre Regional Airport, Pierre — 80 mi away. Directions
BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck — 86 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Klein Museum, Walley Up Statue, Sitting Bull Monument
Lunch Great Plains Family Restaurant
Afternoon Grand River Casino & Resort, Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament
Dinner Rick's Cafe
Evening Bingers Bar and Grill

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

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Map

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Understand

Mobridge, population 3,260 (2020) is located in Walworth County, in territory that had long been occupied by the Lakota Sioux. Mobridge was founded by European Americans in 1906 following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad through here. The town was named Mobridge for its railroad designation, a contracted form of Missouri Bridge, after the original railroad bridge over the Missouri River.

Mobrdige's location along Lake Oahe, a reservoir of the Missouri River, makes it a destination for fishing and other outdoor recreation.