Devils Tower National Monument
Devils Tower National Monument
The nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. Once hidden below the earth's surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers revealing Devils Tower. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant. Proclaimed September 24, 1906 as the nation's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt.IN DEPTH
Park Regulations & Safety Pets Devils Tower Pet Notes Pets are not allowed on the trails at Devils Tower National Monument. By regulation, pets may not be left unattended,...read more
Walking & Hiking June Voluntary Climbing Closure American Indians have regarded the Tower as a sacred site long before climbers found their way to the area. Recently, American Indian people have expressed concerns...read more
Things To Do Ranger Led Activities Tower Walk– Learn about the significance of the park’s geology, indigenous people, prescribed burns, wildlife, and plants along this paved 1.3 mile trail. Bring water and wear...read more
Plants Wildflowers Wildflowers Common to Devils Tower The following list includes wildflowers that are commonly seen along the trails and around developed areas of Devils Tower National Monument. Blooming periods are approximate....read more
Animals Prairie Dogs Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) once ranged the Great Plains from southern Saskatchewan to northern Mexico. Originally named "petits chiens," or "little dogs," by early French explorers,...read more
Who's Who at the Park Bookstore Devils Tower Natural History Association is a non-profit National Park Cooperating Association. Profits from Park Bookstore sales support interpretive and educational programs at the park. We invite you to...read more
History First All Female Ascent of Devils Tower MANLESS ASCENT OF DEVILS TOWER by Jan Conn Formerly from Washington, D. C., Jan Conn, with her husband, has spent a number of...read more
Climbing Information Hundreds of parallel cracks divide Devils Tower into large hexagonal columns, making it one of the finest traditional crack climbing areas in North America. The longest of these continuous...read more
Planning Your Visit About the Park President Theodore Roosevelt established Devils Tower National Monument on September 24, 1906. The spectacular rock formation known as Devils Tower and the surrounding countryside, home to a...read more
PARK PHOTOS
Blue Sky and Pines
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Tower from Joyner Ridge
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Devils Tower Between th...
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