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Tattoo Shops in Sturgis, SD

12 studios in and around Sturgis, South Dakota — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

Sturgis has about 7,014 residents, which works out to 171 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dr. Ink and The Molar Mayhem

1300 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785-1938

+16055740073 Directions

Fat Cats Tattoos & Piercing Piercing

1056 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1523

+13308477104 Directions

Knuckleheads Tattoo

920 1st St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1506

+16197331463 Directions

Modern Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing Piercing

1064 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1523

+16238506248 Website Directions

Northern Hills Tattoo and Piercing Piercing

2275 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785-3056

+16057208676 Website Directions

Old School Tattoo Co

1108 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1525

+17192903227 Directions

Pain For Sale Tattooing Sturgis Edition

1064 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1523

+16168885323 Directions

Rosini Gypsy Tour Tattooing

1016 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1523

+16053476015 Website Directions

Spacey's Rock n Roll Tattoos Sturgis, SD

The Thunderdome Sturgis SD-34, Sturgis, SD 57785

+16014624199 Directions

Sturgis Tattoo Co

1021 1st St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1542

+13033334870 Directions

The Buffalo Chip Tattoo Cafe

Sturgis, SD

Directions

The Tattoo Cellar Walk-ins welcomePiercingCover-ups

1049 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1522

🕒 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Rally 10am-12am

+16053477524 Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Sturgis

How many tattoo shops are there in Sturgis?
We list 12 tattoo shops in Sturgis with addresses, and 11 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Sturgis?
Call ahead — 11 of the 12 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Who does piercings in Sturgis?
4 of the 12 studios in Sturgis also do piercings.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 12 tattoo shops listed in Sturgis, South Dakota, with 11 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.