Devils Tower National Monument

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Devils Tower National Monument

Prepare to be awed: the laccolithic butte made up of igneous rocks known as Devils Tower is a jaw-dropping geological feature that rises 867 feet above Wyoming’s rolling prairies.

While America’s first national monument garnered significant attention as the backdrop to the 1977 Stephen Spielberg movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the tower is sacred to Northern Plains Indian tribes and the Black Hills region Kiowa Tribe. With oral storytelling and a history that dates back thousands of years, today, American Indian tribes continue to hold sacred ceremonies at the tower, including sweat lodges and sun dances. There is more to this monument than its rich history. You can stop at the visitor’s center to learn about one of the ranger-led programs, night sky viewing, hiking and even climbing to the top of Devils Tower. If one day isn’t enough to explore this unforgettable area, bring your camping gear to stay within the monument, or stay just outside or in accommodations at one of the nearby towns.

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Experience the iconic Devils Tower in Wyoming. Join us as we explore this majestic national monument – from hiking around the base to climbing the tower’s massive walls – and the nearby towns.

Our hosts, Jim and Shawn, set up camp to stargaze under the Milky Way, hit the trails around the base of Devils Tower and learn about its Native American history. And for the ultimate thrill-seekers, they prove that even beginners can take on the challenge of rock climbing its other-worldly formations.

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FAQ: Devils Tower National Monument

Devils Tower National Monument is a geological wonder. Made from a rare igneous rock, phonolite porphyry, scientists still wonder how it was formed.

Devils Tower National Monument sits in the northeast corner of Wyoming.

Devils Tower National Monument is 867 feet tall from its base to its summit. This geological wonder stands 1,267 feet above the nearby Belle Fourche River.

Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. Devils Tower National Monument provides a variety of things to do. Hiking, rock climbing and wildlife viewing are just a few activities you can enjoy. Devils Tower is also known for its dark skies, making it a prime destination for stargazing. Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872.

Most Native American tribes that lived near Devils Tower National Monument—or Bear Lodge, as it is better known to the tribes—have individual oral histories about the creation of the tower. These stories contain similar elements but vary in the details. Learn about the stories and how Devils Tower got its name. 

Not only is Devils Tower an important geological wonder, but it is also an important sacred site to Native Americans. During the month of June, dozens of Northern Plains tribes arrive at Devils Tower to perform ceremonies. Because of this, rock climbers are urged not to climb the tower in June.

Yes, Devils Tower became the first national monument on September 24, 1906.

While you can see Devils Tower from quite a distance for free, it’s worth paying to enter the park so that you can view this natural wonder up close. A standard entrance pass costs $15 per person entering on foot or bicycle and $25 total for a single, private vehicle and all its passengers.