Skip to Main Content

Keystone, South Dakota: Mount Rushmore

Four big President heads, one mountain. You've seen its image countless times, but you still should drive here and see it for yourself.

Visitor Tips and News About Mount Rushmore

Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.

Mount Rushmore - No Dogs Allowed

Found out after paying and parking that dogs are no longer allowed in. There are two pet areas on the outside. Was told I could leave my dogs in the car. Got a refund and left without seeing anything more than what can be seen from the road.

[Esther, 06/25/2015]

George Washington.

Mount Rushmore

Beyond amazing. A bucket list item for sure. Make sure you do it during the day and then again at 9 pm for the lighting ceremony.

[Brian From NY, 06/05/2014]

We consider it an essential American stop. You need a baseline for subsequent travels when looking at the nation's many Mt. Rushmore replicas.

Roadside Presidents
Roadside Presidents App for iPhone. Find this attraction and more: museums, birthplaces, graves of the Chief Execs, first ladies, pets, assassins and wannabes. Prez bios and oddball trivia. Available on the App Store.

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Address:
13000 Hwy. 244, Keystone, SD
Directions:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial. I-90 exit at Rapid City. Follow US Hwy 16 southwest to Keystone and then Hwy 244 to Mount Rushmore. From the south follow Hwy 385 north to Hwy 244 to Mount Rushmore.
Hours:
Varies by season (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
605-574-2523
Admission:
Entry gate: $10 to park
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
Save to My Sights

Nearby Offbeat Places

National Presidential Wax MuseumNational Presidential Wax Museum, Keystone, SD - 2 mi.
Large Mt. Rushmore ChairLarge Mt. Rushmore Chair, Keystone, SD - 2 mi.
World's Largest Wooden BigfootWorld's Largest Wooden Bigfoot, Keystone, SD - 2 mi.
In the region:
Statue # 8: Martin van Buren, Rapid City, SD - 18 mi.

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

My Sights on Roadside America

Create and Save Your Own Crazy Road Trip! ...Try My Sights

Mobile Apps

Roadside America app: iPhone, iPad Roadside America app for iPhone, iPad. On-route maps, 1,000s of photos, special research targets! ...More

Roadside Presidents app: iPhone, iPad Roadside Presidents app for iPhone, iPad. POTUS landmarks, oddities. ...More

South Dakota Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

World's Largest Cat, Pine Island, New York (Apr 22-28, 2024)

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

More Sightings