Devils Tower National Monument
Protected park · WY, USA
Devils Tower National Monument in WY, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Picnic areas.
At the park
- Camping
- Caves & caverns
- Hiking trails
- Boating
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- Pavilion Program
- Evening Program
- 120 Anniversary Program
- Trails of Devils Tower
Before you go
- Limits
- You may walk your pets in parking areas, along roadways, in picnic areas, and at the campground if they are secured on a leash no longer than 6 feet
- Limits
- Pets are allowed at the park
- Limits
- You may walk your pets in parking areas, along roadways, in picnic areas, and at the campground if they are secured on a leash no longer than 6 feet
- Getting there
- The park entrance is located 33 miles northeast of Moorcroft, 27 miles northwest of Sundance, and 52 miles southwest of Belle Fourche, SD. If approaching from the east or west, take US Hwy 14 to WY 24 (follow the signs from I-90). If approaching from the north, take WY 112 to WY 24 (from Montana) or SD 34 / WY 24 (from South Dakota).
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- ⚠ Park closure: Campground Closed for the Season
- As of October 15, 2026 the campground is closed. The campground will reopen mid May of 2027.
- ⚠ Danger: Stage 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.
History
- Heritage status
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Opened
- 1906
- Park opened