Crazy Horse Memorial is located at 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs in Crazy Horse, SD. The memorial is situated 4 miles (34 km) north of Custer, SD and 17 miles (5 km) southwest of Mount Rushmore and is accessible from Hwy 385 / 16.

While there are is no right or wrong time of year to visit the Black Hills there are a few things to consider when traveling with kids. July is the warmest month (75°F or 24°C); January is the coldest (25°F or -4°C). Summer storms can be severe but tornados are a rarity. A katabatic wind called the Chinook can move the mercury 40°F in just 2 minutes. The western plains are semi-arid but the forests are not. The hills are the coolest spot in summer. The northern Black Hills receives more snow than elsewhere.

The memorial is open daily 7:00 - dark late May to mid-October and 8:00 - 17:00 mid-October to late May. A laser-light show is held at dark on summers nights, weather permitting.

Admission is per person or per vehicle. Children under 6 years of age are free of charge. A fee is charge to ride the bus to the base of the mountain. Walking to the base is prohibited when blasting.