Historic Site

Crazy Horse Memorial

Custer · 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs Custer SD 57730

Location Details

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Type

Historic Site

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Setting

Interior + Exterior

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Parking

Yes

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Power

Yes

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Size

20000

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Prior Filming

World's largest mountain carving in progress; Native American museum and cultural center on site

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Permit

Required

Visual Character

“Massive in-progress mountain carving, Black Hills pine forest, Native American museum, Rocky Mountain backdrop”

⚠️ Restrictions

Crazy Horse Memorial

About this location

Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County offers filmmakers dramatic natural cinematography with pristine Piedmont forest canopy, rocky river rapids, and serene rural atmosphere ideal for authentic outdoor sequences. The park's winding waterway features dynamic cascading sections and tranquil pools set against lush woodland backdrops, perfect for adventure narratives, nature documentaries, or atmospheric rural scenes. Located in quiet countryside, this permit-required exterior location delivers genuine North Carolina wilderness character without developed infrastructure distractions.