Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: South Dakota
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 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.
Images
Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
Credit: NPS Photo
Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.
Credit: NPS Photo
Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.
Credit: NPS Photo
Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.
Credit: NPS Photo
Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Aug 10
Sunny
High: 93.9°F | Low: 59.8°F
Humidity: 33%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 6.7
Sunrise: 05:52 AM
Sunset: 08:05 PM
Moon: New Moon (4%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 63.6°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Aug 11
Sunny
High: 86°F | Low: 61.6°F
Humidity: 41%
Wind: 13.2 mph
Rain Chance: 36%
UV Index: 7.8
Sunrise: 05:53 AM
Sunset: 08:04 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 61.6°F
Cloud Cover: 36%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Aug 12
Sunny
High: 86°F | Low: 58.2°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 14.1 mph
Rain Chance: 61%
UV Index: 7.1
Sunrise: 05:54 AM
Sunset: 08:02 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 61.6°F
Cloud Cover: 61%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Evening Program
Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.
Date: May 22, 2026 12:00am to Aug 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hoop Dancing
Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills.
Location: Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.
Date: May 22, 2026 12:00am to May 22, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Heritage Village
Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial with historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite.
Location: The Borglum View Terrace is located along the historic stairs in between the Grand View Terrace and the Sculptor's Studio.
Date: May 26, 2026 12:00am to Sep 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Independence Day Celebration: July 2nd
Please join us for a full day of interpretive programming!
Date: Jul 2, 2026 12:00am to Jul 2, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Independence Day Celebration: July 3rd
A fireworks display will be the highlight of a full evening of festivities, including educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States.
Date: Jul 3, 2026 12:00am to Jul 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Independence Day Celebration: July 4th
A full day of interpretive programming will conclude with a patriotic musical performance by the US Air Force Academy Band.
Date: Jul 4, 2026 12:00am to Jul 4, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Evening Program
Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.
Date: Aug 10, 2026 12:00am to Sep 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
13000 Highway 244
Building 31, Suite 1
Keystone, SD 57751
🏤 Mailing Address:
13000 Highway 244
Building 31, Suite 1
Keystone, SD 57751
📞 Voice Phone: 6055742523
✉️ Email: moru_information@nps.gov