Tourist offices Parcs nationaux américains

All of the practical and cultural information. Online reservation you a place in a campsite or one of the houses of the parks.

There are three Visitor Centers, close to the park entrances. To the north, the Oasis visitor center located in the village of Twentynine Palms. In the west, the Joshua Tree visitor center located in the village of Johua Tree. To the south, Cottonwood Visitor Center is located 40 kilometres east of Indio's town.

The rangers distribute a map and a practical information log to the park. The Visitor Centers are located at the entrance or main parts of the park, in every re-establishment. It is essential to go back to the park in order to obtain canned brochures and all information on the park, i. e., hiking trails, hours of guided tours, closed roads, site activities (rash of geyyosis) serve)… You can also buy books and souvenirs there. Five centers are installed in Yellowstone.

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.

Find out more about the programs and activities organized by the rangers during your visit.

This Visitor Center brings together numerous exhibitions. Mandatory stop for some guided tours (Cliff Palace, Balcony House and Long House).

Rocky Mountains National Park offers a unique visitor experience. With its 415 square miles (265,807 acres) of mountain scenery, the park offers a wide variety of environments, from the meadows of the mountain life zone to sparkling alpine lakes and towering peaks. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted to discover over 300 miles of trails, while nature lovers will be able to observe incredible wildlife. It's important to note that timed entry permits are required during certain hours of the day, so booking in advance is recommended. In addition, park entrance fees vary according to the options chosen. Weather conditions can vary considerably in the park, so it's advisable to check the forecast before setting off. Finally, to get around the park, shuttles and public transport are available.