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Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota. Mount Rushmore National Memorial
P.O. Box 268
Keystone, South Dakota 57751-0268
Phone: 605-574-2523.
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The faces of four U.S. presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—are carved into the southeast side of the granite mountain. See Mount Rushmore National Monument News Releases for current information.
Area: 1,278.45 acres
Elevation: N/A
Fees: Free entrance; $8.00 parking fee for a one-year pass.
Hours: The Memorial can be viewed 24 hours a day, year-round. Facilities are open daily except for December 25th.
Visitor Center: The Information Center and Visitor Center are open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in winter, and until 10:00 p.m. during the summer season. Hours vary in the spring and fall.
Facilities: Information Center and Visitor Center.
Directions: The Memorial is 25 miles southwest of Rapid City via U.S. 16; and, 3 miles from Keystone, via U.S. 16A and South Dakota 244.
Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 43 52.88N; 103 27.18W.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota.
 Camping
Camping is not allowed within the Memorial.
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 Hiking

There are no hiking trails within the Memorial, but there are several walks, including:

  • Nature Trail
  • The Presidential Trail
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