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Mount Rushmore

Name: Mount Rushmore
Address: South Dakota, United States

South Dakota 1640m⚡ Moderate

Best Time

Year round

Difficulty

Moderate

Safety

★★★★☆

Solo Friendly

Family

About Mount Rushmore

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Duration (days)

3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionSouth Dakota

CountryUnited States

Altitude1640m

DifficultyModerate

Solo Friendly✅ Yes

Family✅ Yes

Budget Stay$26.00*/night

Budget Food$17.00*/day

PermitNot Required

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💎 Hidden Gems Nearby

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National park

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Zoo

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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep

Jun · Drizzle

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 2°C to 12°C annually. Best visited during Jul, Aug, Sep.

Temperature range (°C)

Jun

☀️Drizzle

🌡️

Temperature11° – 23°C

💧

Rainfall85mm

💡Okay

💡Okay — light rain expected

Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe

$26.00*/night

Budget hotel, hostel, or simple guesthouse

🏨 Premium

$60.00*/night

Mid-range hotel or apartment stay

✨ Luxury

$114*/night

Upscale hotel or resort stay