Mt Rushmore in a 26' Class C

[modmidget]

We are planning a trip to the Mt Rushmore area in early May. We will be traveling in a 26' Class C motor home. We do not own a toad. Are Mt. Rushmore and other tourist attractions in that area easily accessible by motor home?

[newk]

No problem on most of the roads, and they're used heavily by other rigs like yours and those much, much larger.

[noe-place]

The first trip I ever took rving was in a similar small rented class C. One of the main stops I made was Mt. Rushmore. No problem. Twenty plus years later we do the same thing only now the rv is much bigger.

[Jim_Shoe]

Check out Mt. Rushmore KOA. They're on the same road as Mt. Rushmore and run a free nightly shuttle for the lighting ceremony. Also pancake breakfasts, lunch places on site and a restaurant for dinner. I think they have car rentals, but I'm sure they can arrange one. You'll need one for driving the needles highway and the "pigtail bridges". There's just too much to see and do that requires a car. Don't limit yourself.

[katleman]

Have been to Rushmore twice in a 24C. Piece of cake, they have a parking garage for RVs, you'll fit in just fine

[Oakman]

Another pic taken on the Needles Highway.



This can make your hair stand on end when you're hauling a fifth wheel.

[modmidget]

Love it Dodge Guy..... My other car is a 1968 Dodge Charger.

Looks like that bus driver has his mirrors and everything else sucked in.

[dodge_guy]

Oakman wrote:
As Georgew48 said, be sure to stay away from the Needles highway (Hwy 87).

Why?!!!

[Jim_Shoe]

There are large parts of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Highway that you won't be able to drive because of your height and width, not length. The most scenic road in the area has "pigtail bridges" and tunnels that frame Mt. Rushmore as you approach it. And Needles Highway in and around Custer STP has some low and narrow tunnels. Think about renting a car.

[modmidget]

WOW!!! Great picture. I'll be sure to avoid that highway.

Our Class C is sold as a 26' - 6" but it's 28' bumper to bumper and it's 13'+ high at the top of the A/C. I don't think we have enough Vasoline to squeeze through that tunnel. Thanks for the heads-up.

[Oakman]

As Georgew48 said, be sure to stay away from the Needles highway (Hwy 87).

[modmidget]

I have thought about a rental car. It sounds like a good option. We'll have our dog with us and I'd hate to leave her alone in the motor home for more than 5 or 6 hours. She doesn't bark or tear things up but she's a large dog and needs to get out for some exercise from time to time.

I've looked at the roads and highways around Mt Rushmore on Google Earth and they look like a piece of cake compared to the road we use to get to our favorite campground in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

[JoeH]

You won't have any issues with Rushmore -- enjoy !

[TyroneandGladys]

Did it in our 26 footer with no problems what ever. Mount Rushmore ,Crazy Horse and a hidden gem is mammoth site
We stayed at Whistlers Gulch in Deadwood and would stay there again no problems. If you have kids with you there is a Family Fun Center next door,

[A_hitch_and_hop]

Have you thought about staying at a nice campground and calling Interprise and having them bring you a rental for you sightseeing?