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:

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

Weddings
Guidelines for Weddings at Mount Rushmore (PDF)
Application for Wedding Permits (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
Policy Statement for Public Assemblies, Meetings, and Gatherings (PDF)
Code of Federal Regulations for Public Assemblies (PDF)
Application for First Amendment Permit (PDF)
Map of Designated First Amendment Areas (PDF)

First Amendment - Distribution of Printed Matter
Policy Statement on the Sale or Distribution of Printed Matter (PDF)
Code of Federal Regulations for the Distribution of Printed Matter (PDF)
Map of Designated First Amendment Areas (PDF)

Research Permit
National Park Service Research Permit Information