Devils Tower National Monument
Devils Tower National Monument
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906. Rising 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, Devils Tower is a magnificent sight. Once hidden, erosion has revealed Devils Tower. This 1,347 acre park is also known as Bears Lodge and is a sacred site for many American Indians. The monument is bursting with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are also abundant.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Dorothy FirecloudPhone Number: 307-467-5283
Entrance Fees: Individual Pass (valid for seven days): $5; Vehicle Pass (valid for seven days): $10; Colorado National Monument Annual Park Pass: $20;
Sights: Devils Tower; Belle Fourche River
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Acres: 1,346.91Highest Point: Devils Tower (1267 feet)
Annual Visitation: 335,764 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :44.590010 / -104.714730 (map it)
State: WY
Nearby Big City: Devils Tower, WY
Gateway Communities: Devils Tower, WY; Hulett, WY; Carlile, WY; Alva, WY;
Nearby Airports: Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC); Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
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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In Detail
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 ... 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 cracks are ... 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 years in the west. A large part ... read more.
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, even in a vehicle. Extreme temperatures in ... 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, hom ... 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 p ... 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. Brin ... 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 ov ... 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. ... read more.
Devils Tower In Depth
News from the Parks
National Parks Escape, This Time Around
January 8, 2009 - 5:17pm
Unlike the last two years, popular recreation areas in Western Washington have escaped serious damage from this week’s heavy rain. Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest were devastated by flooding in 2007. Last year, flooding hit Olympic National Park.
January 8, 2009 - 5:17pm
Unlike the last two years, popular recreation areas in Western Washington have escaped serious damage from this week’s heavy rain. Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest were devastated by flooding in 2007. Last year, flooding hit Olympic National Park.
Dorgan with Game and Fish
January 8, 2009 - 5:06pm
Sen. Byron Dorgan, (D-N.D.) said he agrees with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the elk situation at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Since the unveiling of the National Park Service’s Draft Elk Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement on Dec. 17, Game and Fish officials have voiced their displeasure that the document did not include their “Alternative G,” as a viable option.
January 8, 2009 - 5:06pm
Sen. Byron Dorgan, (D-N.D.) said he agrees with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the elk situation at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Since the unveiling of the National Park Service’s Draft Elk Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement on Dec. 17, Game and Fish officials have voiced their displeasure that the document did not include their “Alternative G,” as a viable option.
Coming to the Inauguration? Read This First, Then Think Again
January 8, 2009 - 5:05pm
All roads will lead to Washington on Inauguration Day, but many of them will be closed. With packed trains, buses and planes, how will as many as 2 million people who are hoping to witness history crowd into a city whose subway system usually accommodates 718,000 a day?
January 8, 2009 - 5:05pm
All roads will lead to Washington on Inauguration Day, but many of them will be closed. With packed trains, buses and planes, how will as many as 2 million people who are hoping to witness history crowd into a city whose subway system usually accommodates 718,000 a day?
Scientists Ready to Analyze Yellowstone Park Quake Data
January 8, 2009 - 5:01pm
Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2, more than 500 small earthquakes shook Yellowstone National Park. The swarm of quakes was centered below Yellowstone Lake, beginning southeast of Stevenson Island and migrating north toward Fishing Bridge before quieting.
January 8, 2009 - 5:01pm
Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2, more than 500 small earthquakes shook Yellowstone National Park. The swarm of quakes was centered below Yellowstone Lake, beginning southeast of Stevenson Island and migrating north toward Fishing Bridge before quieting.
Haleakala National Park Gets New Superintendent
January 8, 2009 - 5:00pm
Sarah Creachbaum, a 15-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been named superintendent of Haleakala National Park.
January 8, 2009 - 5:00pm
Sarah Creachbaum, a 15-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been named superintendent of Haleakala National Park.
