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Parking Facility Entrance Gate

Cars lined up on the road in front of a grey entrance gate with 4 lanes.
Parking Facility Entrance Gate

Quick Facts

Accessible Sites, Automated Entrance, Bicycle - Rack, Electric Car Charging Station, Elevator, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Pets Allowed, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

Parking is readily available in the Memorial's parking facility, operated under a concession contract between the National Park Service and Xanterra Travel Collection. A parking ticket entitles a non-commercial vehicle unlimited entry to the memorial for one year from the date of purchase. Overnight parking is not allowed anywhere within the boundaries of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Parking Fees

Cars, Motorcycles and RV's $10 per vehicle
$5 for Seniors (62 and older)
Free for Active-Duty Military
Commercial Tour Bus $50*
Verified, Nonprofit Educational Bus $25*
 







*Parking passes for buses are valid for 24 hours from time of first entry. Parking fees may be paid with cash, or most credit cards.The America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass, the Military Pass, the Senior Pass, the Access Pass and the Every Kid Outdoors Pass cannot be used for parking fees at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. These passes cover entrance fees but do not cover concession fees such as parking

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Last updated: December 15, 2022