Starling RX Information - Mount Rushmore
The National Park Service plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the coming days, weather permitting. The operation will take place in an approximately 95-acre unit known as Starling Basin, located to the west and south of Highway 244 within the Mount Rushmore National Memorial boundary.
For safety reasons, some areas of the park may be temporarily closed during the operation. Smoke will be visible in the area, and short-term smoke impacts are possible along Highway 244 and in nearby communities.
Operations are set to begin on October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Location: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, south side of South Dakota Highway 244 at Blackberry Trailhead.
Objectives: Reduction of hazardous fuels.
For more information, call: (605) 574-3139
