📷 Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, Public domainMount Rushmore National Memorial
Keystone, SD
Four presidents carved into Black Hills granite between 1927 and 1941. The Presidential Trail takes you closer.
- Nearest town
- Keystone, SD
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.8791, -103.4591
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Happy Holidays RV ResortMotorhome stopover12 mi from Mount Rushmore National Memorial · 100 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Black Hills RV ParkMotorhome stopover13 mi from Mount Rushmore National MemorialMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Rapid City RV Park & CampgroundMotorhome stopover16 mi from Mount Rushmore National MemorialMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Rapid City - Black Hills KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover20 mi from Mount Rushmore National MemorialTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Elk Mountain CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Mount Rushmore National Memorial · 48 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Black Hills Station RV & CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Mount Rushmore National MemorialTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
All campsites in South Dakota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is in Keystone, SD, at GPS 43.8791, -103.4591. It is about 9 mi from Custer State Park.
Can you camp near Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grizzly Creek - USFS, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 64 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Badlands and the Black Hills with kids.
What is there to see near Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: Needles Highway and Needles Eye Tunnel (5 mi), Sylvan Lake (6 mi), Crazy Horse Memorial (9 mi) and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop (9 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)