Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Trailie
Build your Mount Rushmore National Memorial itinerary
Tell Trailie your dates, pace, and interests — get a day-by-day Mount Rushmore National Memorial plan with hikes, drives, and must-see stops.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Walk the Presidential Trail
- Nearby city
- Keystone, SD
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Presidential Trail Partially Closed
NPS detailsThe Presidential Trail is currently partially closed until 9:00 pm July 8th, 2026. The historic stairs leading down to the Sculptor's Studio, the Borglum View Terrace, and the Nature Trail remain open. The closure order and map are available by clicking "more".
Amphitheater Stage Closure
NPS detailsThe amphitheater stage, area immediately in front of the stage, and service road between the Sculptor's Studio and back of the amphitheater stage are closed for visitor use until July 8th,2026. The closure order and map are available by clicking "more"
Common questions
Planning Mount Rushmore National Memorial
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration Lottery. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
