Pets are no longer allowed in the developed areas of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Park Superintendent established this policy for the safety of park visitors and the cleanliness of the memorial.
Pet walking areas are located at each end of the upper parking ramp.
Visitors are encouraged to use kennels or pet services found in local communities if they are planning a lengthy stay at the memorial. Area kennels are listed below.
Licensed guide dogs are exempt from this policy.
All Fours Moriah Pet Boarding & Grooming, Piedmont, SD......(605)787-5431
All Seasons Pet Care, Piedmont, SD......(605)787-9505
Animal Clinic, Rapid City, SD......(605)342-1368
Anise's Personal Touch Pet Care, Hot Sprins, SD.... (605)745-7455
Black Hills Animal Hospital, Rapid City, SD... ...(605)343-6067
Dakota Hills Pet Boarding, Rapid City, SD... ...(605)342-7498
Joanne Jewell's Precious Gems, Rapid City, SD......(605)348-1635
Krystal Creek Kennels, Rapid City, SD ... ...(605)787-7554
Lynn's Pet Motel, Custer, SD......(605)673-3347
Meiners Animal Clinic, Rapid City, SD... ...(605)343-5089
Peterson Ranch, Rapid City, SD......(605)787-4149
Wyndhaven Kennels, Black Hawk, SD... ......(605)787-6075
