What are the hours at Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

Mon: 5:00AM - 11:00PM; Tue: 5:00AM - 11:00PM; Wed: 5:00AM - 11:00PM; Thu: 5:00AM - 11:00PM; Fri: 5:00AM - 11:00PM; Sat: 5:00AM - 11:00PM; Sun: 5:00AM - 11:00PM (Mount Rushmore grounds - early March through September 30)

Does Mount Rushmore National Memorial require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Mount Rushmore National Memorial open right now?

Q: Is Mount Rushmore National Memorial open right now?

As of October 15, 2026, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Memorial · SD

Open

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT

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Type: National Memorial
State: SD
Nearest town: Building 31

About Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.

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Visitor info

Address13000 Highway 244, Building 31, Suite 1, Keystone, SD 57751

Phone(605) 574-2523

Websitewww.nps.gov/moru/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Tue	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Wed	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Thu	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Fri	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Sat	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Sun	5:00AM - 11:00PM

Mount Rushmore grounds - early March through September 30

Getting thereVisitors traveling by car from the East use Exit 61 off I-90 and follow the signs for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. 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…

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Parks near here

Black Hills National Forest 15 mi
Jewel Cave National Monument 21 mi
Wind Cave National Park 21 mi
Nebraska National Forest 34 mi
Badlands National Park 50 mi
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest 64 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Mount Rushmore National Memorial's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.