Mount Rushmore National Memorial

QUICKLINKS:

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
America's "Shrine of Democracy."

"A monument's dimensions should be determined by the importance to civilization of the events commemorated. We are not here trying to carve an epic, portray a moonlight scene, or write a sonnet; neither are we dealing with mystery or tragedy, but rather the constructive and dramatic moments or crises in our amazing history." Gutzon Borglum

Special Events

Find a list of special events going on at Mount Rushmore throughout the year. Cultural events, movies, music and more!
more...

PET BAN

GUIDE DOGS ARE EXEMPT

Pets are only allowed in the two pet walking areas of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Park Superintendent established this policy for the safety of park visitors and the cleanliness of the memorial.
The pet walking areas are located at the end of both upper parking garages.
Visitors are encouraged to use area kennels or pet services found in local communities if they are planning a lengthy stay.

		Mount Rushmore Extras These extras involve you! Look for opportunities to volunteer, help with special events, participate in workshops or look for job opportunities. Find ideas for becoming a park steward and things you can do at home for Mount Rushmore and National Parks everywhere.

		More Than a Mountain Carving Mount Rushmore is most famous for the faces of the four presidents carved on the mountain, but there is a lot more to Mount Rushmore than that! There are hiking trails in the park that lead to bald granite peaks, take you through old growth ponderosa pines. You can see a wide array of wildlife big and small. Biking the steep and curvy road is a thrill for bicyclists and motorcycle riders. The Black Hills area has been a significant area for many cultures across many generations.

Write to

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Hwy 244 Bldg 31 Suite 1
Keystone, SD 57751

E-mail Us

Fax

(605) 574-2307

Climate

Warm days and cool nights are common in the summer, but July and August are typically hot. Moderate temperatures usually prevail in the winter months with some below zero temperatures. Afternoon thunderstorms in the summer may bring damaging hail and on occasion fog may obscure any view of the memorial. Snow may fall as early as September and may last until mid-May. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Information