History

Crazy Horse Memorial

Custer, South Dakota

A monumental mountain carving still being blasted into shape by a family, a few miles from Rushmore.

Price
About US$40 per car
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Begun in 1948, the carving of Lakota leader Crazy Horse on horseback is being made entirely with private donations. The visitor complex has a big Native American museum and an excellent view of the mountain from a short walk. Check the evening laser show in summer.

Good to know

  • Evening laser show runs in summer
  • The Indian Museum of North America is on site
  • Arrive at the start of the day to avoid queues
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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