Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
Nested in nature
Rock-starring South Dakota wilds
If spending the night under the stars (and the rock-steady gaze of four American presidents) gives you a thrill, then sidle up to Under Canvas Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, where upscale, safari-inspired tents, café-style dining, and an awe-prompting roster of outdoor adventures – hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking and more – awaits. When the sun sets, dine on the outdoor patio with views of the spectacular, uplit memorial, before toasting marshmallows under a constellation-dotted sky.
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore is open from 30 April to 28 September 2026.
Facilities
Rooms
63, including 20 Suite tents.
Checkout
10am. Earliest check-in is at 3pm.
More Details
Rates don’t include breakfast, but fresh spreads are available daily from $10 to $20 each. You’ll have free access to yoga classes, indoor and outdoor games, stargazing and (unlimited nightly) s’mores sessions, and as much coffee and tea as you’d like.
Also
Given the outdoor – and largely undisturbed – nature of this camp, areas of the resort may be difficult if you have limited mobility.
Hotel Closed
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore is open from 30 April to 28 September 2026.
Pet Friendly
At the Hotel
Lululemon mats and blocks to borrow, acoustic guitars to borrow, campfires with s’mores, refillable aluminum water bottles, water refill stations, free hot drinks, board games, guest experience coordinators and a small boutique. In tents: USB battery packs, battery-powered fans, a wood-burning stove, lanterns and organic Essential Oils bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Go for a romantic Stargazer tent – each has a sky-spying window above its king-size bed – and cozy up under the cosmos. Families can spread out with a Suite tent or choose a Stargazer or Deluxe tent with an adjacent Kids’ Tent.
Packing Tips
You’ll want outdoorsy threads that can cater to hikes among the rockscapes as well as river-based adventures, and enough reading material, along with cards or travel Scrabble, to entertain after dusk.
Also
here’s no WiFi here, and you won’t find any TVs around, meaning evenings tend to be filled with stargazing, fireside music and s’mores.
Children
Welcome; there’s no kids’ club or babysitting, but spacious Suite tents, a choice of options with adjacent kids’ tents, and family-friendly activities included with your stay make Under Canvas Mount Rushmore an all-ages favorite.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Make a beeline for the main deck area and soak in the view.
Dress Code
In keeping with your camp’s laidback ethos, there’s no need for formality at Embers – you can come as you are.
Hotel Restaurant
Embers is under a large canopy tent at the heart of the camp. Lanterns and surrounding fire pits keep it cozy in the evening, when dishes range from charcuterie boards and steak tacos to pan-roasted trout and bacon- and cheddar-topped burgers. In the morning, choose from hearty breakfast sandwiches, granola bowls, and other American favorites, accompanied by barista-style coffee. For lunches out in the hills, grab ’n’ go bites are available to buy.
Hotel Bar
Quench your desert thirst with a locally brewed craft beer, cocktail made with local spirits or glass of crisp rosé. The bar has a good range of soft drinks, too, including hot chocolate, prickly pear lemonade, unlimited tea or coffee – and even espresso.
Last Orders
Breakfast is available from 7am to 10am, and dinner is 5pm to 10pm.
Room Service
The camp has a strict no food in tents policy.
Planes
Rapid City Regional Airport is 40 minutes away by car. You’ll need to hop on a regional flight from Denver, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago or Salt Lake City.
Automobiles
There’s free on-site parking and a car will come in handy for exploring the local area.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
A range of on-site programming – from stargazing to crafts to live acoustic music – is included with your stay at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore. And gathering around the fire pit to swap stories of the day’s adventures (and to toast marshmallows, of course) is each day’s natural footnote. Stretch out weary muscles at a morning yoga class or flow on your own with a mat that you can borrow in the privacy of your own tent.
There are hiking trails and climbing routes to spare in the Black Hills and Custer State Park, so grab some snacks and head out for a day of exploring. The young (and young-at-heart) will love flying through the treetops on a ropes course and ziplining excursion. If you prefer your activities at ground level, ATV tours, guided treks and horseback riding can be arranged on request. There’s also kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the nearby river. And the striking rock formations of Badlands National Park are just over an hour’s drive away.
Mount Rushmore and its four 60-foot-high faces are worth the visit. And if your sights are set on something even bigger, then try Crazy Horse Memorial – a monument to the famed Lakota Sioux warrior, carved into granite in the Black Hills over a period of 50 years.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
