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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

A monumental carving in the Black Hills
South Dakota
Scenic header: Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A monumental carving in the Black Hills

A presidential mountain sculpture anchors a visit with museum interpretation, walking routes and wider Black Hills perspectives. Include the landscape’s continuing significance to Lakota people.

A related destination: Mount Rushmore National Memorial is included for its scenery or history and is identified here by its current designation. It is not counted as a national monument.

Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.
Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Grand View Terrace
  • 02Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
  • 03Presidential Trail

Before you go

The correct designation is national memorial. Check seasonal path access, parking charges and current evening programs separately.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.