Weather at Mount Rushmore can be highly variable in any season. Summer high temperatures range from 70 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall high temperatures range from 45 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter high temperatures range from 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring high temperatures range from 30 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. July and August are the warmest months, December and January the coldest. March and April receive the most snow, while May and June receive the most rain.
Entrance Fees:
Mount Rushmore Entrance Fee - $0.00
There is no entrance fee for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. However, fees are required to park at the memorial.
Mount Rushmore Parking Fee - private vehicles - $10.00
Parking fee is for private passenger vehicles, valid for one year from date of purchase. Parking fee for Seniors, 62 and older, is $5 and Active Duty Military parking is free. Annual Pass, Annual Pass - Military, Senior Pass, Access Pass and Every Kid In A Park Pass do not apply.
Mount Rushmore Parking Fee - Commercial Bus - $50.00
Valid for 24 hours from time of purchase. Annual Pass, Annual Pass - Military, Senior Pass, Access Pass and Every Kid In A Park Pass do not apply.
Mount Rushmore Parking Fee - School Bus - $25.00
Valid for 24 hours from time of purchase. Annual Pass, Annual Pass - Military, Senior Pass, Access Pass and Every Kid In A Park Pass do not apply.
Find basic information about the memorial as well as information about the local area. Opens at 8:00 a.m. daily (closed December 25th). Closes at 5:00 p.m. October through late May, 10:00 p.m. late May through mid August, and 9:00 p.m. mid August through the end of September.
Park information, film, museum exhibits and a bookstore. Opens at 8:00 a.m. daily (closed December 25th). Closes at 5:00 p.m. October through late May, 10:00 p.m. late May through mid August, and 9:00 p.m. mid August through the end of September.
