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Before you go
Your trip to Keystone.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Keystone – South Dakota Destination Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
How to get there
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Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) 48 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 37 km from Rapid City. Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) is roughly 48 km away.
How many days
One to two days, including Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse memorial and the train trip to Hill City.
When to go
From May to September, when services are open and Mount Rushmore is lit at night. Outside the season, some shops and restaurants close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes: Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial are outside town and there is no regular public transportation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Keystone
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Morning
Mount Rushmore
Go early to Mount Rushmore, walk the Presidential Trail and see the sculptor’s studio.
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Afternoon
Crazy Horse
Head to the Crazy Horse memorial and visit the Native peoples museum.
2 days in Keystone
Day 2
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Morning
1880 Train
Take the round-trip steam train ride from Keystone to Hill City and back.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Keystone from Mount Rushmore?
About 4 km, or a few minutes by car.
Is it worth staying overnight in Keystone?
It’s convenient for early access to Mount Rushmore and to see the night illumination; Rapid City has more options.
What is the 1880 Train?
A historic steam train that runs from Keystone to Hill City through the Black Hills, as a round-trip sightseeing ride.
What time zone is Keystone in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November, with daylight saving time.