Devils Tower National Monument
The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to learn more, explore more and define our place in the natural and cultural world.
Alerts
- ClosureStage 2 Burn Restrictions
All campfires are prohibited. Devices using pressurized liquid or gas (stoves, grills or lanterns) that include shut-off valves are permitted when used in an area at least three feet or more from flammable material such as grasses or pine needles. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle.
- InformationCampground Closing for the Season October 15
The Campground will close for the season October 15. The last night to camp is October 14.
Fees & passes
| Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Private VehicleFee for a single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. Note: In summer it's a good idea to arrive at the entrance station before 10 am or after 4 pm to avoid congestion and find better parking options. | $25 | |
| MotorcycleValid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Note: In summer it's a good idea to arrive at the entrance station before 10 am or after 4 pm to avoid congestion and find better parking options. | $20 | |
| Per PersonAdmits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age or younger are admitted free. This may also be used to calculate cost for organized non-profit groups (service organizations, scout groups, religious groups, etc.) | $15 | |
| Commercial tours · by vehicle capacity | ||
| SedanThese entrance fees are based upon the seating capacity of the commercial tour vehicle - not the actual number of passengers. The fee is $25 plus $15/person, not to exceed $40. | $25 | |
| VanThese entrance fees are based upon the seating capacity of the commercial tour vehicle - not the actual number of passengers. | $40 | |
| Mini-busThese entrance fees are based upon the seating capacity of the commercial tour vehicle - not the actual number of passengers. | $40 | |
| Motor CoachThese entrance fees are based upon the seating capacity of the commercial tour vehicle - not the actual number of passengers. | $100 | |
| Passes | ||
| Annual Entrance - ParkA great option if you visit more than twice a year. | $45 | |
Depending on your mode of transportation Devils Tower National Monument has three different types of entrance fees. One price point for private vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, RVs), another for Motorcycles, and lastly, one for individuals walking or biking in, etc. Commercial tours are separate and have different fees associated. To inquire, feel free to contact us via the contact page.
Hours
| Park Hours | Daily · All Day |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Campgrounds
| Belle Fourche River Campground | 45 sites | |
| $20 a night · The Belle Fourche Campground will be open for the season May 15 - Mid October. · 46 first-come | ||
Every campground here has its own page on Campsite Atlas, with site counts, hookups, rig limits and booking windows. All of them on one page → How park camping works
Visitor centers
- Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The Devils Tower National Monument visitor center contains the Devils Tower Natural History Association bookstore. The visitor center was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore
Trails and hikes
These are the walks the Park Service lists for Devils Tower. Each one opens on the Park Service site.
- Stargaze at Joyner Ridge
Joyner Ridge offers wide open spaces and little light pollution – the perfect combination for optimal stargazing. Set up your telescope, photograph the night sky with Devils Tower, or simply look up. There’s no wrong way to stargaze!
- Hike Valley View Trail0-30 Minutes
Take a stroll through the prairie dog town with scenic views of the Belle Fourche River and Devils Tower. Valley View Trail is relatively level and short, perfect for kids or a quick leg stretch.
- Hike South Side Trail0-30 Minutes
South Side Trail offers an easy stroll through the prairie dog town or a convenient connector to other parts of the park. Catch the trail from the park amphitheater, Red Beds Trail, or prairie dog town pullouts.
- Hike the Red Beds Loop Trail2-3 Hours
Looking for a traditional hiking experience in the park? Check out this 2.8 mile loop around the Tower! Take in sights of the Tower from different angles and enjoy the beauty of the Belle Fourche River valley.
- Walk the Tower Trail Loop40 Minutes
Enjoy a walk around the base of one of the most unique geologic formations in the world! Learn about the natural and cultural history of Devils Tower National Monument, from theories about how it formed to the connections modern tribes maintain with…
- Watch for Wildlife at Prairie Dog Town
Have you ever heard a prairie dog yip? Or seen a fox with its kits? There’s lots going on at the prairie dog town! Take some time to enjoy the wildlife in the park.
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- Eat Lunch at the Devils Tower Picnic Area1-2 Hours
After a long day of exploring, stop by the Devils Tower picnic area to enjoy your lunch! The Devils Tower picnic area provides visitors with a serene experience of the Tower.
- Hike Joyner Ridge Trail1-2 Hours
Joyner Ridge provides the space and serenity to enjoy nature without the crowds. Visit a quieter part of Devils Tower by hiking the 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Joyner Ridge Trail.
These are named Forest Service trails on National Forest land within 15 miles of Devils Tower. Each one opens on Trailhead Atlas.
Distance is measured to the nearer end of the trail. Every named Forest Service trail on Trailhead Atlas.
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Webcams
Devils Tower from Prairie Dog Town
View Exiting the Park
Prairie Dog Town
The Amphitheatre
Visitor Center Parking Lot/Flag
View Entering the ParkCamera images load live from the National Park Service and partner agencies
Events
- Pavilion Program10/1410:00 AM · runs through Oct 31 · freeAcross the visitor center a two minute walk down the Tower Trail.
- Close Encounters 49th B-Day11/1501:15 PM · freeIn the visitor center
- The Future of Devils Tower12/0401:15 PM · freeIn the visitor center.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Tower Ladder–Devils Tower National MonumentStructure · Devils Tower · 0.1 mi
- Old Headquarters Area Historic DistrictHistoric district · Devils Tower · 0.3 mi
- Entrance Station–Devils Tower National MonumentBuilding · Devils Tower · 0.8 mi
- Gillette Post OfficeBuilding · Gillette · 13 mi
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
Guidebooks for Wyoming's national parks
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Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Full-color Travel Guide)Fodor's, 2014Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthBobcat 1×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 131 birds, 45 mammalsHide
Raptors & owlsAmerican Kestrel · Bald Eagle · Cooper's Hawk · Eastern Screech-Owl · Golden Eagle · Great Horned Owl · Long-eared Owl · Merlin · Northern Harrier · Northern Saw-whet Owl · Osprey · Peregrine Falcon · Prairie Falcon · Red-tailed Hawk · Rough-legged Hawk · Sharp-shinned Hawk · Swainson's Hawk · Turkey Vulture
Waterfowl & wadersAmerican Coot · Blue Goose · Blue-winged Teal · Canada Goose · Common Merganser · Common Teal · Double-crested Cormorant · Great Blue Heron · Sandhill Crane · wood duck
Shorebirds & seabirdsKilldeer · Ring-billed Gull · Spotted Sandpiper
Gamebirds & dovesEurasian Collared Dove · Mourning Dove · Ring-necked Pheasant · Rock Dove · Sharp-tailed Grouse · Wild Turkey
WoodpeckersBlack-backed Woodpecker · Downy Woodpecker · Hairy Woodpecker · Lewis' Woodpecker · Northern Flicker · Red-headed Woodpecker · Three-toed Woodpecker
Hummingbirds & swiftsWhite-throated Swift
Also on the checklistAmerican Cliff Swallow · American Crow · American Goldfinch · American Redstarat · American Robin · American Tree Sparrow · Barn Swallow · Belted Kingfisher · Black-billed Magpie · Black-capped Chickadee · Black-headed Grosbeak · Blue Jay · Blue-gray Gnatcatcher · Brewer's Blackbird · Brown Creeper · Brown Thrasher · Brown-headed Cowbird · Bullock's Oriole · Canyon Wren · Cassin's Finch · Cedar Waxwing · Chipping Sparrow · Clay-colored Sparrow · Common Grackle · Common Nighthawk · Common Poorwill · Common Redpoll · Common Yellowthroat · Cordilleran Flycatcher · Dark-eyed Junco · Dusky Flycatcher · Eastern Kingbird · European Starling · Evening Grosbeak · Golden-crowned Kinglet · Grasshopper Sparrow · Gray Catbird · Gray Jay · Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch · Great Grey Shrike · House Finch · House Sparrow · House Wren · Indigo Bunting · Lark Bunting · Lark Sparrow · Lazuli Bunting · Least Flycatcher · Lincoln's Sparrow · Mallard · Mountain Bluebird · Northern Goshawk · Northern Oriole · Northern Raven · Northern Rough-winged Swallow · Orange-crowned Warbler · Ovenbird · Pine Grosbeak · Pine Siskin · Pinyon Jay · Red Crossbill · Red-breasted Nuthatch · Red-eyed Vireo · Red-winged Blackbird · Rock Wren · Rose-breasted Grosbeak · Ruby-crowned Kinglet · Say's Phoebe · Song Sparrow · Swainson's Thrush · Townsend's Solitaire · Tree Swallow · Vesper Sparrow · Violet-green Swallow · Warbling Vireo · Western Kingbird · Western Meadowlark · Western Tanager · Western Wood-Pewee · White-breasted Nuthatch · White-crowned Sparrow · Yellow Warbler · Yellow-breasted Chat · Yellow-rumped Warbler · plumbeous vireo (American Ornithologist's Union · spotted towhee (American Ornithologists' Union
Small mammals13-lined ground squirrel · Common Muskrat · Hayden's shrew · Meadow Jumping Mouse · Meadow Vole · Mountain Cottontail · Northern Flying Squirrel · beaver · black-tailed prairie dog · bushy-tailed woodrat · deer mouse · fox squirrel · least chipmunk · northern pocket gopher · pine squirrel · porcupine · prairie vole · western harvest mouse · white-footed mouse · yellow-bellied marmot
PredatorsAmerican Mink · badger · bobcat · coyote · long-tailed weasel · raccoon · red fox · striped skunk
Hoofed mammalsPronghorn · american elk · mule deer · white-tailed deer
BatsBlack Bat · Eastern Red Bat · Fringed Myotis · Long-eared Myotis · Long-legged Myotis · Northern Bat · Small-footed Myotis · Townsend's Big Eared Bat · big brown bat · hoary bat · little brown bat
Also on the checklistCatamount · Domestic Cat
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Camping in the national parks · Hiking in the national parks · Rock climbing in the national parks · Stargazing in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
Weather & climate
Obtain forecast information before beginning your adventure at Devils Tower National Monument and observe changing weather conditions. Thunderstorms can develop quickly bringing lightning, hail, rain, slippery rock surfaces, and hypothermia. Summer days can bring very hot temperatures. Carry enough water, and realize the rock of the Tower can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter weather can bring blowing snow and road closures. Check local forecasts and road conditions before visiting.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Devils Tower?
Entrance is $25 per private vehicle, $20 per motorcycle, and $15 per person on foot or bike. Fee for a single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
Source: National Park Service
Which passes work at Devils Tower?
The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee here, and a Devils Tower-only annual pass is $45.
Source: Is the pass worth it
Can I pay the entrance fee in cash?
No. Devils Tower takes cards only at the entrance.
Source: National Park Service
When is entrance to Devils Tower free?
Next on October 27, Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. 2 fee-free days are left this year, for US residents only.
Source: Free entrance days
Do I need a reservation to enter Devils Tower?
No. There is no timed-entry or entrance reservation at Devils Tower. Camping and some tours have their own reservations.
Source: National Park Service
Is Devils Tower open year-round?
Yes. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Source: National Park Service
Can I camp in Devils Tower?
Yes. The Park Service lists 1 campground in Devils Tower: Belle Fourche River. 1 is first-come, first-served.
Do any Devils Tower campgrounds have hookups or showers?
No. None of the 1 listed campgrounds report showers, electric hookups, or a dump station.
Source: Campgrounds
Do camping fees at Devils Tower include the entrance fee?
No. Camping is charged per night on top of the entrance fee or a pass; Belle Fourche River is $20 a night.
Source: Campgrounds
Is anything closed at Devils Tower right now?
2 active alerts as of October 14, 2026: Stage 2 Burn Restrictions; Campground Closing for the Season October 15.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Devils Tower?
515,303 recreation visits in 2025, number 110 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Devils Tower?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Follow this park
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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