Cave Specs


Tour Distance:
1/2 mile (.8 km)

Tour Duration:
1 hour (approx.)

Cave Temp:
58 degrees F. (14 C.)

Elevation at Entrance:
3,930 ft. above sea level

Lowest Elevation on Tour:
3,896 ft. above sea level

Highest Elevation on Tour:
3,969 ft. above sea level

Photos


The Flower Room

The Floral Room

Fairyland

Fairyland


Disney's National Treasure II


 

Cave Tour Prices

All Ages Welcome
Adults (13yrs+): $12
Children (5 - 12yrs): $7
Children (4 and under): Free
Discounts are available for AAA, AARP, Active Duty Military.
Coupons are found in many local tourism publications.

 

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Tour Schedules

8 am to 8 pm - June, July and August.
9 am to 5 pm - May, September and October.

 

We vary our departure times to meet the needs of the visitors. Our guiding principle is that no visitor shall wait more than 20 minutes. Average waiting time is 10 minutes or less. When things get busy we schedule additional tours to meet visitor flow.

 

Interesting Tour Facts

1. Rushmore Cave is the closest cave to Mount Rushmore and is easily accessible from Keystone and Hermosa.
2. The cave contains a large number of beautiful cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites and is a real crowd-pleaser!
3. There is no crawling required. Minimum fitness should be the ability to walk an hour at a slow pace with a few modest stairs.
4. The entire tour route is illuminated with electric lights, and visitors may bring their own flashlight. The trail is well groomed and improved with steps and rails for a safe and enjoyable visitor experience. We go the extra mile to please the visitor.
5. Flash photography is encouraged and sufficient light-levels allow for the use of most video cameras.
6. The cave temperature is 58 degrees Fahrenheit and we recommend visitors wear comfortable outdoors type clothing and stable walking shoes.
7. We offer an AUTOMATIC REFUND POLICY for visitors that must leave a tour. If you must leave the tour for some reason, such as claustrophobia or other health related problems, we will offer a "no questions asked" refund.