Mount Rushmore National Memorial

About Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial located in South Dakota. 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. Typically, July and August are the warmest months and January and February are the coldest. March and April receive the most snow, while May and June receive the most rain.

Visitors traveling by car from the East use Exit 61 off I-90 and follow the signs for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. 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.

💰 Entrance Fees & Passes

Entry to Mount Rushmore is completely free. There are no general entrance fees or vehicle passes required to access this park unit.

🥾 Things to Do

Mount Rushmore National Memorial offers visitors a diverse selection of outdoor experiences. You can participate in a wide array of activities, most notably Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, and 6 other recreational activities, depending on the season and weather conditions. Path options exist for both casual strollers and expert backcountry adventurers.