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:
POC's: Primary Ed Belmore 605-574-3173,  e-mail us   Secondary Kelly Neumann 605-574-3162 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 (PDF)
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 Permit
National Park Service Research Permit Information