Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

"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

Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, Lincoln

Special Events

To find out more information on Special Events click on Special Use Permits under Quicklinks on this page.

**If you are interested in having your scout troop participate in a flag lowering ceremony, please e-mail us or call Park Ranger Ed Menard at (605) 574-3137. You may also fill out an application and return by mail. Please do not call or send in your application until Jan. 8, 2009 or after for the upcoming year.

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PET BAN AT MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

PETS

SERVICE ANIMALS ARE EXEMPT

Pets are only allowed in the two pet walking areas at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The pet walking areas are located at the end of both parking ramps.

The Park Superintendent established this policy for the safety of park visitors and the cleanliness of the memorial.
Visitors are encouraged to use area kennels or pet services found in local communities if they are planning a lengthy stay.

		National Park Extras These extras involve you! Look for opportunities to volunteer, become involved in park activities or look for job opportunities throughout the National Park System. more...

		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! Did you know there are many different species of wildflowers that bloom along the walking paths in the park? Would you like to learn more about these flowers and how the Native Americans used them? more...

Write to

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

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(605) 574-2523

Fax

(605) 574-2307

Climate

January and February are usually the coldest months during the winter. Daytime temperatures average in the 30's but during windy conditions temperature inversions can occur warming the area into the 50's and 60's. March and April is usually the Black Hills snowy season. March is typically known as the snowiest month. Normal temps are in the 40's and low's in the 30's. The average temps in April are in the 50's with lows in the 30's. May and June are mild with some scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temps average in the 60's to 70's for highs and 40's for the lows. July and August are considered the warmest months temps can easily rise into the 90's with low humidity lows can dip down into the 50's. September and October temps begin to cool averaging in the 60's and 70's lows can drop into the 40's. November and December are the beginning winter months temps are in the 30's to 40's. Please check the weather forecast before you plan your visit by selecting 'Plan your Visit' and click on the NOAA forecast.