Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.
Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over. NPS Photo

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

National Historic Site · South Dakota · National Park Service

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.

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Phone
6055742523
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Arts · Sculpture · Monuments and Memorials · Presidents · Animals · Birds · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Geology

Activities & features: Food · Dining · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
    NPS Photo
  • Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.
    NPS Photo
  • Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.
    NPS Photo
  • Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.
    NPS Photo
  • Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12