NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center
AvailableEV charging station in Pipestone, Minnesota, not on a charging network — 1 Level 1. US DOE AFDC station 196887.
At a glance
NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center is a private EV charging station at 36 Reservation Ave in Pipestone, Minnesota, not attached to a charging network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 1) with NEMA 14-50 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 21, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 196887 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | National park |
| Open date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NEMA 14-50 — 240V outlet (RV-style plug).
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 36 Reservation Ave
- City
- Pipestone
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56164
- Coordinates
- 44.01331, -96.32522
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Sve Lightning Pipestone2 ports
ChargePoint · Available
- Dahl Motors LLC1 ports
EV Connect · Available
Non-networked · Available
What kind of charging does NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is Level 1. Level 1 ports are standard 120-volt outlets, the slowest way to charge. That is about 65% below the Minnesota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NEMA 14-50, 240V outlet (RV-style plug). The site is listed as a national park location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center compare with other stations in Pipestone?
Pipestone has 4 charging stations in the DOE registry with 5 ports. NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center accounts for 20% of the charging ports in Pipestone. Statewide, Minnesota has 1,226 stations and 3,485 ports, the 22nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Minnesota, 3m in St. Paul, has 44 ports.
Who operates NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center?
NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Minnesota has 107 non-networked stations, 9% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Sep 21, 2021, one of 121 stations in Minnesota with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center have?
NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center has 1 charging port: 1 Level 1.
Does NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 1.
What connectors does NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center have?
NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center has NEMA 14-50 connectors.
Is NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center open to the public?
No. NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center is listed with private access.
Where is NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center?
NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center is at 36 Reservation Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164. Its coordinates are 44.01331, -96.32522.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 196887, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “NPS MWRO: PIPE - Visitor Center, Pipestone, MN (AFDC station 196887)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/nps-mwro-pipe-visitor-center-196887 (data as of October 12, 2026).