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Rush Mountain Adventure Park

13622 Hwy 40 · Keystone, SD

Why you should go…

Rush Mountain Adventure Park centers on Rushmore Cave, a limestone cave that has been toured for over 90 years and features stalactite formations and a large chamber called the Big Room. Above ground the park adds the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, the Soaring Eagle Zipride, the Gunslinger 7-D ride and the Wingwalker Challenge Course. It sits in the Black Hills a few miles east of Keystone, South Dakota, near Mount Rushmore.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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