The main restrooms at the park entrance are under construction until mid-May. There are portable toilets available at the entrance, restrooms in the Carvers' Cafe from 8am-5:30pm daily, and in the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center while park grounds are open
13000 Highway 244 Building 31, Suite 1 Keystone, SD57751
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.
Weather permitting, the grounds at Mount Rushmore are open every day of the year. The Information Center, Visitor Center, Gift Shop and Carvers' Cafe are open every day except December 25th.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Mount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through October 31
October 1–October 31
Every Day:5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Mount Rushmore grounds - November 1 through March 9
November 1–March 9
Every Day:6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Holiday
Date
Hours
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.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Parking/Transportation
Parking, shuttle, or other transportation-related fees may apply.
Park information, film, museum exhibits and a bookstore. Opens at 8:00 am daily (closed December 25th). Late May through mid-August closes at 10:00 pm. Mid-August through September 30 closes at 9:00 pm. October 1 through October 31 closes at 6:00pm. November 1 through late May closes at 5:00pm.
Current Hours (November 1 - late May)
November 1–May 24
Every Day:8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Late fall, winter and spring hours.
Standard Hours
Every Day:8:00 AM–10:00 PM
The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center is open every day, except December 25th.
Opens at 8:00 am daily.
Late May through mid-August closes at 10:00 pm.
Mid-August through September 30 closes at 9:00 pm.
October 1 through October 31 closes at 6:00pm.
November 1 through late May closes at 5:00pm.
Find basic information about the memorial as well as information about the local area. Opens at 8:00 am daily (closed December 25th). Late May through September 30 closes at 9:00 pm. October 1 through October 31 closes at 6:00pm. November 1 through late May closes at 5:00pm.
Current Hours (November 1 Through Late May)
November 1–May 24
Every Day:8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Late Fall, Winter and Spring Hours
Standard Hours
Every Day:8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Find basic information about the memorial as well as information about the local area. Opens at 8:00 a.m. daily (closed December 25th). Late May through September 30 closes at 9:00 pm. October 1 through October 31 closes at 6:00pm. November 1 through late May closes at 5:00pm.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Mid-August Through September 30
August 14–September 30
Every Day:8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Late summer and early fall hours.
October 1 Through October 31
October 1–October 31
Every Day:8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Fall hours.
November 1 Through Late May
November 1–May 24
Every Day:8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Late Fall, Winter and Spring Hours
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
No public WiFi is available at Mount Rushmore. Cellular coverage varies depending on carrier, but is generally available outside the main buildings. Beyond the main visitor areas near the Information Center, Visitor Center and concession buildings, cellular coverage is very spotty.
Use the links below to find out when the memorial is open, what the fees are and the current conditions. You can also find information about some of the rules and regulations.
