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Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.

Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.

Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.

Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.

Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.

Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.

Physical Address:

13000 Highway 244

Building 31, Suite 1

Keystone, SD 57751

Mailing Address:

13000 Highway 244

Building 31, Suite 1

Keystone, SD 57751

contact-details

Phone Number: 6055742523 Voice
Phone Number: 6055742307 Fax

Email Address: moru_information@nps.gov
Description: Park information. Due to the volume of inquiries there may be a delay in getting a response.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.

park designation:National Memorial

Directions:

Visitors traveling by car from the East use Exit 61 off I-90 follow signs. Coming from the West use exit 57 exit at Rapid City and follow U.S. Highway 16 southwest to Keystone and then Highway 244 to Mount Rushmore. Visitors coming from the south should follow Highway 385 north to Highway 244, which is the road leading to the memorial.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Mount Rushmore grounds - early March through September 30

Weather permitting, the grounds at Mount Rushmore are open every day of the year. The Information Center, Visitor Center, Gift Shop and Carvers' Cafe are open every day except December 25th.

Exceptions:

Mount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through early March (October 1, 2024 - March 9, 2025)

Weather Information:

Weather at Mount Rushmore can be highly variable in any season. Summer high temperatures range from 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall high temperatures range from 45 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter high temperatures range from 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring high temperatures range from 30 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. July and August are the warmest months, December and January the coldest. March and April receive the most snow, while May and June receive the most rain.