• Mount Rushmore, Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, Lincoln framed by ponderosa pine trees under a bright blue sky.

    Mount Rushmore

    National Memorial South Dakota

Permits

Special Use Permits

There are several types of special use permits necessary for certain activities/events held at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The links below provide you with information regarding such permits.

Primary Point of Contact:
Staci Burchett, 605-574-3118, e-mail us
Fax number: 605-574-3103

Special Events
Guidelines for Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
Application for Special Use Permits Form (PDF)

Weddings
Guidelines for Weddings at Mount Rushmore (PDF)
Map of Designated Area (PDF)

Filming/Photography
Guidelines for Commercial Filming and Photography More info
Application for Commercial Filming/Photography-Short Form (PDF)
Application for Commercial Filming/Photography - Long Form (PDF)

First Amendment - Public Assemblies
The First Amendment guidelines are currently being reviewed. Please call the permit office for updated information. 1st Amendment activities will not interfere with other permitted demonstrations and special events, or park program activities.

Demonstration groups of 25 or fewer people are exempt from filing a 1st amendment permit unless outlined in 36CFR2.51. Notification to the superintendent is recommended, but not required.

36CFR 2.51 read...

Map of Designated First Amendment Areas (PDF)

First Amendment - Distribution of Printed Matter

The First Amendment guidelines are currently being reviewed. Please call the permit office for updated information.
36CFR 2.52 Sale or Distribution of printed material read...

Map of Designated First Amendment Areas (PDF)

Research Permits
National Park Service Research Permit Information

 

 

  • First Amendment Area One First Amendment Area One "Greenway"

    Area One Photograph Read More

  • First Amendment Area Two First Amendment Area Two "Walkway"

    Area Two Photograph Read More

  • First Amendment Area Three First Amendment Area Three "Amphitheater"

    Area Three Photograph Read More

  • First Amendment Area Four First Amendment Area Four "Borglum View Terrace"

    Area Four Photograph Read More

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

A man-made opening called the Hall of Records was created in the mountain behind the heads on Mount Rushmore. Gutzon Borglum and his carvers worked on the Hall of Records from July, 1938, until July, 1939, but it was never finished.