MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

It's a ranger. Ranger HQ is located near the Visitor Center.

Opening. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open all year round, except on December 25 th. The schedules of the various services vary according to the months, with maximum opening, from 7:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. in August, and a minimum, from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. in winter. Lights take place from May 24 to August 14 at 9 p. m. and from August 15 to September 30 at 8 p. m. During the winter, the Audio Tour Building and Sculptor's Studio are closed.

Admission rates. No admission fee, but only a parking fee of US $ 10.

Post office and cash distributor. For mail and banks, you need to go to Rapid City (23 miles) or Hot Springs (50 miles).

Accessibility. Facing the main entrance, parking is reserved for disabled guests. Wheelchairs are made available to Information Center, but also «first come, first served». The amphitheater and Lincoln Borglum Museum, Sculptor's Studio, Presidents' Trails, Snack and Gift Shop are wheelchair accessible.

Toilets. Toilets are available at the Information Center, the Visitor Center and the Borglum Differentiation Terrace.

Ideal period. June, July and August are the months in which the park is most frequented. On July 3, Independence Day, there is a fireworks and the parking lot is complete in mid-morning.