Hiking The Blackberry Trail
Looking to experience the natural surroundings of the Black Hills? Try hiking the Blackberry Trail.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a National Memorial in South Dakota. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
South Dakota National Memorial No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.Parking or transportation fees may apply.
Things to do
Visit The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
View exhibits and the 23-minute film "Mount Rushmore: Carved in Stone" which takes viewers on a journey through the history of America's most recognized mountain carving, from long before its conception to the present day.
30-60 Minutes Year-round
Visit The Sculptor's Studio
Visit the Sculptor's Studio to learn more about Gutzon Borglum, his scale model and the process of carving Mount Rushmore.
15-30 Minutes Summer
See all 4 things to do in Mount Rushmore →
Activities the NPS lists for Mount Rushmore.
FoodDiningGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
| Thursday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
| Friday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
| Saturday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
| Sunday | 5:00AM - 11:00PM |
Weather: 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.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 6055742523
- [email protected]
- Address
- 13000 Highway 244, Keystone, SD 57751
- Coordinates
- 43.8804, -103.4525· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 10:00PM | 6055742523 | Yes |
| Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 10:00PM | 6055742523 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.