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The Haunting - Rush Mountain Adventure Park
Experience Rush Mountain, the only adventure park with a cave! Located near Mount Rushmore in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Enjoy a scenic tour of Rushmore Cave, experience the thrills of the mountain coaster, zipline ride, 7D dark ride and elevated challenge/ropes course. It's a must do activity in the Black Hills for families and adventure seekers alike.
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The Haunting

The Haunting of Keystone Oct 13-29, 2023

Grab your friends and your courage as you head to Keystone, SD for a Halloween experience like no other!  Under the cover of darkness, you’ll experience 3 terrifying haunted attractions!

Tickets are limited and will likely sell out.  Click here for more information on the Haunting of Keystone.  (Not recommended for children under 12.)

The 2023 Haunting of Keystone beginnings on FRIDAY, OCT. 13th

Fridays & Saturdays – Oct 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 with Haunting hours 6pm-11pm

Sundays – Oct 15, 22, 29 with Haunting hours 6pm-9pm

Rush Mountain Adventure Park will also feature night rides during The Haunting nights!

When the haunting of Rushmore Cave begins, who knows what will happen to the rest of Rush Mountain!

If you dare, take in the rare opportunity for night rides on the Mountain Coaster, Zip Ride and Gunslinger 7D Theater.

More Information

What is the haunting?

Rushmore Cave is 1 of the 3 destinations in 2023 that makes up the Haunting of Keystone.  The other 2 are located at Big Thunder Gold Mine, and the Keystone Schoolhouse Museum. Ticket bundles include all 3 haunts.

So, what about the other attractions at Rush Mountain?

Can you imagine…..night rides???!!! The dark and scary mountain coaster, screaming “evil” zipline and Gunslinger 7D interactive ride (showing Carnival, Werewolves and Zombies) will all be operating under the cover of darkness, for a whole new experience!  Tickets for these rides are separate from the Haunting of Keystone.

This is a rare opportunity for night rides.  You can purchase the “Killer Deal” – all three rides (Coaster/Zipline/Gunslinger) for a bundled price of $30 or purchase individual ride tickets as well at the Rush Mountain Adventure Park ticket counter or click the button to purchase the “Killer Deal” now.

Where is Rush Mountain and Rushmore Cave located?

13622 Hwy 40

Keystone, SD 57751

NOTE:  Location is on South Dakota Highway 40 between Keystone & Hermosa (About 5 miles East of Keystone, SD)

What are the dates and times of the event?

For 2023, it will be the last 3 weekends in October. This year Sunday nights will be added too!

What should I wear?

Dress for the weather.  The attractions at Rush Mountain are outside and move at a pretty quick rate of speed.  Dress accordingly; layers are good.  We recommend a hat and gloves if it is cold.  Please also wear closed-toe and closed-heel non-slip shoes or boots.   

Is it strenuous?

The attractions at Rush Mountain Adventure Park are built on the side of a hill/mountain.  There are several steep inclines and many sets of stairs in order to get from one attraction to the next.  Inside the Rushmore Cave haunt, you will not go through the entire cave, but there will be places with tight spaces, uneven ground, stooping for low ceiling, and some stairs.

Rules & Regulations

General safety precautions:

  • Watch where you are going and watch your step
  • Surfaces can be slippery when wet
  • No face masks or full face make-up may be worn by guests
  • No smoking, vaping, dipping, e-cigarettes or open flame of any kind is permitted
  • No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the property
  • No weapons
  • No running, pushing, or shoving
  • No pets
  • No bad attitudes

What other things do I need to know about haunting event?

  • Enter and participate at your own risk.  Rush Mountain Adventure Park is NOT responsible for any injury
  • VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IS IN USE throughout the property 
  • Follow the directions of all employees regarding safety and operational procedures on rides
  • Attractions may use fog machines or strobe lights 
  • Some attractions may come to an abrupt halt 
  • Do not enter/participate if you have health concerns or suffer from medical conditions of any kind
  • Some of the attractions have weight/height restrictions – please visit www.rushmtn.com/attractions for details

Can I Volunteer at the haunt?

YES!  Scaring others can be soooo fun!!  Click here to sign up!