Permits & Reservations

Reservations

You do not need a reservation for any programs at Mount Rushmore, including the Evening Lighting Ceremony.

 

Special Use Permits

There are several types of special use permits necessary for certain activities or events held at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The links below provide information regarding such permits.

After your permit application has been received, you will be contacted for payment via the email address you list on your application. After you have been given a payment number via email, you may make a payment for your permit application online by visiting https://pay.gov/public/home. Enter "Mount Rushmore" into the search box at the top of the page and click on "Search" to display a list of our payment forms. Or payment may be made by check addressed to Permit Coordinator Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Contact us:

Applications processed Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm mountain time
Closed federal holidays
Office: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
or e-mail us

No permits will be approved for special events, weddings, filming or photography during the following dates:

• July 2 through July 5 for Independence Day events
• August 4 through August 15 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

As of November, 2016, the Carvers' Café and Carvers' Café Patio will not be able to make reservations or requests for private dinners or receptions between the beginning of Memorial Day weekend through September 30th.

Use the links below to find information regarding special use permits:

Special Events

Weddings

Scattering Cremated Remains

Filming and Photography

First Amendment Activities

Research Permits

Research permits are handled through the National Park Service Research Permit and Reporting System.

 

Looking For Commercial Use Authorization Information?

The National Park Service requires specific authorizations for commercial businesses to operate in national parks. Find Commercial Use Authorization information here.