Our nation's first national monument! It's June and the families are out and about. It truly is very impressive. No parking at the visitors center when I went; lots of folks kept driving around though, in the hopes of snagging a spot. I drove to the Joyner Ridge trailhead to start hiking around the monument. Unfortunately, while on the trail there were sounds of thunder. Had to cut my trek short due to the threat of thunderstorms. Would have loved to have seen the monument in all the glorious angles around the trail. read more

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I loved, loved, loved this place. I went there on a cold off season morning and had the place all to myself. It was amazing, breathtaking and powerful. You can see the Tower from miles away and they even have a place on the road (about mile away) that you can pull over and take pictures. You have to pay to get in the park and get up close and personal with the tower. It is a bit of a drive up, but so worth it. Beware of deer. Keep in mind that the Tower is sacred and should be treated with respect. IE stay on the marked trail. Once you get to the top, there is a parking lot where you can park and a visitor center, which is closed during the off season. There is a trail that goes all the way around the tower. It is so calm and peaceful. along the trail are benches where you can sit and scenic lookout spots. One of the spots even had some binos. I believe it is about a mile and a half and It took me about 40 minutes to make the full loop around the Tower. The Tower does offer climbing, but you must check in. Don't know much about it outside of that because that is not my thing and that was a big "no" for me. That thing is menacing. I recommend going there with a full tank of gas because once you are off the main drag, there is no gas station with in about 25 miles (or at least one I saw.) Even though it is a simple attraction, with not much to it, I really enjoyed this place. It is the ninth wonder of the world, at least in my book. If I am ever back in the area, this is definitely a must stop for me. read more

We drove from Rapid City. It was an easy drive and the contrast in scenery from South Dakota to Wyoming changed quickly. There are plenty of pull overs to get long shots of the tower and as you get closer there will likely be some Buffalo posing for you outside the entrance but with the Tower in the background. Once at the tower, well it's impressive, not as tall or as mystical as Shiprock but still a force of nature. We walked the Tower Trail which afforded us lots of different views both of the rock and the climbers. The claws in the rock run deep. There are benches around the Trail and a marker for Half Way. It's an easy walk. Most people seem to bail after a short while. The visitor center, gift shop and car park were all pretty busy even when we got there at 9.00am. read more

Driving up to the monument hidden in fog was disappointing, but as we walked around the Tower Trail it slowly emerged. It was before 10 o'clock so there were only a few people around. It was so nice walking around in the mist and freshness of the morning after the recent rain. With the spiritual bundles hanging from the trees, there was definitely a cool vibe. Every side of the tower looks different. By the time we came full circle, the fog had lifted and we could see the tower in all it's glory. By 10 though, the crowds had arrived. Really cool place to be. I can understand why it is a spiritual place. I would recommend hiking the Tower Trail counter clockwise, as there is an informational sign about a ladder you won't want to miss which points you to viewing binoculars. We went counter clockwise to the binoculars first and then we saw the sign and didn't want to retrace our steps. Limited parking. I would get there early. read more

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I would recommend starting early in the day. We got there around 10am left at 1pm and there was a line waiting to get in. You MUST drop any camper or trailer you are hauling at the bottom. The parking is limited at the top. No pets are allowed at most national parks so leave Fido at home. The trail was a little challenging we did tower trail it's a few steep spots. I'm out of shape but my hubs found it not challenging at all. Nice gift shop. read more

Awesome national monument. Worth a stop if passing through. If you get a chance to stay at the local campground, there is some wonderful scenery in the area. Cool trails. read more

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Visited on a Wednesday at the end of July, and it was a long line up of vehicles at the entrance gate around 12:30pm. Took around 40 mins to enter. There were also a lot of people getting into fights as cars tried to skip the queue by cutting in on the right lane. I did both the Tower Trail and Red Beds Trail. The Tower trail is a short, easy hike and gets you up close to the Devils Tower, which means you'll only get photos looking up at the tower. There's also a lot of people doing the trail. The Red Beds Trail is a much longer trail that takes you further outside of the tower. Lot's of good shots as you get further from the tower, and some nice scenery along the way. Just keep in mind that the trail is unpaved and there's lots of tall grass and hills/dips to navigate through. There was also no one else doing the trail and it was really nice to get away from the crowds (literally saw no one the entire hike). If you're looking to get a really nice shot of the Devil's Tower, there's an unpaved road just off to the right of the main visitor area, You'll need to drive for a bit until you get to a somewhat unpaved parking area (the road is narrow and you won't be able to park on the side of it while cars are driving by). My photo shows the exact view you'll capture. Tip: Arrive early (before 11:30am) or later in the afternoon (after 4pm) to avoid the vehicle traffic at the main entrance and crowds. Also, fill up your gas tank along the way as there were no gas stations on US-14 or US-24 until you hit the town of Sundown. read more

Devils Tower KOA - View from unpaved parking just off the right of the main visitor centre. Follow the signs "Scenic Tower View Joyner Ridge Trailhead". - Campgrounds Near Me - Devils Tower, Wyoming

The Devil's Tower is such an awesome landmark, truly worth the visit. On a road trip from the Left Coast to the Midwest and seeing many sites along the way, this ranks up there as one of the top spots visited. You have no concept as to how freaking big and beautiful this place is until you get here and look up. Truly an awesome site to behold and soak in. Be ready for the heat if you o in the summer and be prepared for your family, friends or pets. bring your national parks book too and get your stamp. read more

I was blown away with this place. I didn't know what to expect, but it was utterly breathtaking. We took the short 1.3 mile hike around DT at sunset. Watching the sunset on DT and seeing the various lighting as we walked around was great. There was one section where the wind was howling and it was quite and auditory experience. The next morning we went back and took the 2.8 mile hike around DT. We walked through ponderosa, grassland and red rock on our hike. Viewing the different lighting in the early morning sun was also another visual wonder. DT and the way it was formed to create vertical columns is wonderous. read more

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3 stars for how nice the area is, 1 star for the people and full family's that think it's fine to trample across the Prairie Dog pasture.

America's first National Monument. Drawn here because of the connection to Close Encounters of the Third Kind, but it absolutely stunning. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and the area is extremely wheelchair accessible. If you ever get the chance to come here, do it. It is amazing! read more

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My husband and I visited Devil's Tower for the first time and enjoyed it! We walked tower trail around it which was a little long but not too difficult. read more

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If you are ever in this area, you definitely need to check this out! Words cannot describe how it feels to look at this in real life. It really leaves you with a sense of awe and wonder. I was heading back to Montana from the Black Hills and decided to drive two hours out the way to visit the Monument. I am so thankful I did. It was one of the best things I ever seen. read more

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Stunning! Awe-inspiring! Magical! Just a few of the descriptive terms that past through my mind. As we walked the 1 mile hiking trail around the base I kept stopping for one more picture...punctuated by a "wow" every time. Such an amazing geological formation. It's just so different than anything I have ever seen. So unique and all alone out here in this vast grassy plain. It's $20 to get in. Well worth the experience. Lots of parking. Climbers scaling the west face. Sections were closed for Peregrin Falcon nesting. A busload of Chinese tourists exploded on the scene as we arrived. They could t get out of the bus fast enough to line up for selfies and staged pics in the viewing area. Everyone can't get enough!! A must see if you are anywhere near the area. read more

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Before leaving on our trip, we watched Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the Closet Encounters spoof. The first stop using our National Park Annual Pass (Interagency Pass). Depending on where you read about Devils Tower, it was unclear whether or not the Interagency Pass would be accepted for the entrance fee. Even the Rapid City Visitor's Bureau was unclear and saw the same things I saw about ... well, they sell the annual pass ... does that mean that they take the annual pass? I think it does. It does! We used one of the photo pulloffs, but it's so much better up close! We were happy to get there while the gift shop was open. We got some gorgeous photos of Devils Tower. We almost took the hike around the base of the Tower, but it was in the high 90's and we decided that the gift shop was lovely, we were melty, and ... we moseyed on. We'll come back again when there isn't a heat wave! I believe there were 2 Pokemon Go gyms. read more

Devils Tower KOA - Look at those colors! It's so much better up close, instead of at the photo pulloff on the way over. - Campgrounds Near Me - Devils Tower, Wyoming

You can see Devils Tower from 10 miles away, as you wind around up and down the road. There's only one way in and the same way out. When your about to enter there's shopping on both sides. Gifts - souvenirs- food and drink. Also a post office to mail those special cards home. There is no food or drink at the park but they have water fountain. It cost $25.00 for a 7 day pass but use your national pass and get in free. As you are driving in there's Prairie dog town and it's fun to watch the prairie dogs. The road up is 3miles long. First the tower is on the right then on the left back and forth till you reach the top. Devils tower was the country first national monument established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. It rises 867 feet from the base of this summit. The monument is about 2.15 miles square. The top is covered with plants and is 1.25 acres. This monument has about 500,000 visitors a year. You can walk all the way around it,1.3 miles. There is camping -hiking -picnic areas and amphitheater and visitor center so plenty of things to do. Till November they are going through construction. They will be making that steep walk up to the tower a gentle sloping trail. And if you have climbed it before you know you had to stop on the way up to get your breath.(LOL) Sign to help the visitors to learn more about the park. Also new exhibits in the visitor center. There has not been any upgrade since the 1950s. And don't worry August 7 through the 16th there will be no construction because of Sturgis motorcycle rally. read more

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It is a stunning sight and the trail around the base gives great views of the tower and the climbers but once you do a loop that is it. Yes there are other trails that swing wider around the tower but that felt a bit redundant. Perhaps those trails would give you an escape from the crowds. Compared to many of the national parks/monuments the tower is only worth an hour or two of your time. Yes it is definitely worth the detour. You must get there early because it is crazy busy even during the pandemic (or because of it). The visitor center is closed but they do still have information available. Parking is a bit of a hassle even if you arrive by 10am. read more

Stopped by on the way from Badlands to Theodore Roosevelt National park. It was fun to check out! Not a lot there though and there was quite a few people coming there. We did the hike around the tower - saw a few rock climbers- and left. If you are going along the way I would recommend checking it out. However if it's out of the way, it may not be worth the drive. You can also get a decent view from further away! read more

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LOVE Devils Tower! There is nothing else around here, which makes the tower stand out. I've been here during Sturgis and at other times ... and even where there are lots of people here it never seems too crowded. I've hiked around the base of the tower and I have watched people attempt to climb the tower. This is an incredible sight! I would highly recommend this place! read more

We are on a road trip and Devil's Tower was on our bucket list. Checked in before hiking around the tower. Asked the clerk what the must see things to do were in half a day. She said "take a nap." She was put out by the entire transaction. We stopped at the trading post, hiked the tower and did all that we could see to do and it was only 3pm. We decided that we wanted to move on to the next stop. Talked to the front desk (someone else was working now) about the possibility of a partial refund (were at the campground for approx 2.5 hours). The new clerk was just as rude as the first and angry to even be talking to us. We just hooked everything up and left. It was worth it to us to leave behind the full fee instead of putting up with more of the customer service they were offering. read more

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You just don't realize the size of this until you see it in person. You ride for a ways seeing it in the distance. It's not that far off I-90 on the way to Sheridan. One of the guys in our group had binoculars, so we could see more details. With them we could see people climbing it, that we could not see with the naked eye. Well worth seeing if your in the area. read more

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So much more potential for something managed by the NPS. NO facilities around it (gas, restaurants, etc.) (this part isn't the fault of the NPS, but it does take away from the experience.) Essentially, 2 trails, both paved that take maybe 60-90 minutes. 3 hours is plenty to allocate for this stop. No way this is considered a must-do unless you're camping in the area or (somehow) planning to scale Devil's Tower, but I doubt you're reading my Yelp review deciding on whether to climb it or not. read more

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The Nation's First National Monument! Devil's Tower in Wyoming is one of the greatest mysteries of nature. There are a few ideas of how such a spectacular monument was formed, but none have been proven. The sky high igneous rock formation can be seen almost 20 miles out and is even more astounding up close. When you get close enough, you can see that it is formed from hexagon shaped pillars of rock. The hike up to the tower offers beautiful views of the valley below, with a small river cutting through the landscape. The park is also home to an entire field of prairie dogs which is worth checking out. It is also a spectacular climbing destination. Wildlife that I saw included bison, oxen, chipmunks, prairie dogs, eagles, red squirrels, and deer. This place is bucket list material. If you are nearby or planning a trip, this is a must see attraction. read more

Looks incredible close and far away. Really impressive monument created by Mother Nature and you can walk a short trail around it. Learn about the legend of the tower and many climbers who had no fear to conquer the tower, free soloing it. Nobody really knows how it appeared but there are a few theories. Getting in and parking might be a hassle as there's only one entry point and many visitors. read more

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Strictly for RV's: I am writing this review because we are out of towners and this is something we were not aware of .... There is a single file line to drive up to see Devils Tower with a single traffic light, once you get into the park. The ride up is about an hour, so if you don't have any time restrictions and don't mind waiting in line....For some reason the red light is over 5 minutes and the green to go stays green for approximately 21.51 seconds , so you are stuck in this line and if you are an RV there is no turning access for you to safely turn around to get out of this long line. Just wanted to warn everyone because we wish we had this heads up. P.S Three stars because the view was beautiful. read more

This means something! When I was a child I had a vision. This vision has guided me without any thought. I often find myself sculpting an unrecognizable structure out of anything I can find, mashed potatoes, mud, whipped and shaving creams. My wife has threatened to leave me and take the kids. Once we arrived to the devil's tower, it was like a instant moment of clarity. So me and Richard Dreyfuss are planing an excursion to the top of this thing. Don't know why but it has to happen. read more

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Devils Tower was a neat place to visit even if only for a couple of hours. It was proclaimed as America's first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. Climbers will love this spot. Good for prairie dog and bird watching. It was 90℉ when we were there. Honestly, it felt hotter... I like the geological story and the American Indian legends surrounding this natural giant. I recommend visiting the Visitor Center. Next to it is a gift shop. Restrooms nearby. Just to be safe, we unhooked our trailer at the long vehicle parking area near the Belle Fourth River. The hubby was glad we did because it was packed at around 2 PM on 9/7/17. TIPS - We got in free with my husband's Access Pass. Research national park passes: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm - Do you remember "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (Spielberg, 1978)? It was filmed here. LNT (Leave No Trace). Pack it, pack it out. Enjoy nature! #624 2017 Yelp Challenge 90/100 read more

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My son and I stopped by Devil's Tower on the way to Yellowstone during a cross country road trip. It really is in the middle of nowhere but that's what makes it so beautiful and unique. You can get pictures without entering the National Park but if you choose to enter there are trails all around it and you can even climb it once you sign in. The prairie dog town is really cool and nice to check out on your way out of the park. During peak season parking is very limited. We got lucky and a person was leaving upon our first entry to the lot. Upon leaving, we saw people doing rounds in the lot and vehicle waiting to just get into the lot to do rounds. I think the visitor center was closed. There are gift shots and some restaurants just outside the park. $25 entrance fee. We had the NP annual pass but on the day we went it was free entry for some reason. Some masks being worn, mostly not. Social distancing was not being practiced. construction going on during peak season. I probably wouldn't return but that's because it's checked off the bucket list. read more

Devil's Tower is amazingly beautiful and I can see why it was the first designated National Monument. The views from the base are serene and awesome. We rated our visit here to be better than Mount Rushmore. read more

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Worth the detour from the highway! Highly recommend watching Close Encounters of the Third Kind prior to visiting just for fun. There are times when you are looking at nature and get awed by the sheer unique nature of different phenomena. This is one of those places. It is easy to understand why it is sacred ground for Native Americans. There is something about it. Beautiful!! read more

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Autumn and Sheila are the best! They made our stay awesome. The A/C in our cabin was top-notch! We would definitely come again!

This monument wasn't originally on our plans but it was a quick 30 minute detour and well worth it! There is a wonderful trading post and grassy area for your animals and there are plenty of hiking trails! read more

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This is a great stop on the way to Mount Rushmore for us, but this is not a must visit for us if we have to go out of our way. We waited 45 minutes just to enter the parking lot around 3pm in the middle of the week, as parkings spaces are very limited. You can see the monument quite well from miles away and I would've just seen it from the Devils Tower Gulch (restaurant) if I had known that the wait was so long to park my car. Also, there was a rattle snake at the entrance of the hike. Very scary.... read more

6/12/2023 It was very impressive to see Devils Tower from miles away as we approached. It must have been an awesome sight to the early settlers. You could probably see it for several days as your wagon train came west. The 2-lane road in leads ti a too small parking lot at the base of the Tower which results in a 30-45 minute stop-and-crawl drive to get there. Once you're there, the Tower is impressive and almost makes up for the time spent getting there. read more

7/3/19 This is a really cool monument, but my knees were sore and tired after nearly a month on the road so I didn't want to walk up the steep hill to get to the base of the tower. I would suggest that if you're not planning on hiking or wandering around the monument, you may wish to save yourself the $25 park entrance fee and just take photos anywhere along the road. Oh, and you might want to stop to use the facilities before entering, too. The line for the women's restroom was out the door. One cool thing is the abundance of prairie dogs on the drive to the monument. There are pull off areas just so you can watch them. We also saw several deer. read more

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This is not worth the price. The community pool was closed and empty for renovations. The bathrooms were closed for renovations. The dog park had no fencing. New fencing laying on the ground. Not all sites enable to get a view of the tower. One night stay and wet left. Spoke to the office and they said thanks for the feedback and basically tough luck for you. Find somewhere else to stay. read more

Man, how have I not reviewed Devil's Tower? I'm not sure I'd be as stoked on this place if I were just a tourist/hiker. As a climber though, this spot is definitely something special. We climbed the Durrance Route here last summer. To avoid the crowds and the heat of the day (highs in the mid-90's, yikes!) we opted to start climbing late afternoon. We drank nearly a gallon of water on the short, 15-minute approach. We climbed up through the off-widths and chimneys (I'd grade this a 5.8+, rather than the 5.6 and 5.7 grades you see floating around. Maybe I'm just a wuss though.) and ended up at the summit around sunset. We rappelled down in the dark (two ropes are mandatory!), the temperature was comfortable and perfect, to the sounds of cows mooing. I drank a couple celebratory beers at the car and went back out to photograph the tower at night. I hobbled my way back to the car again, and collapsed for the night. A day well spent. read more

The Devils Tower USPS post office is located adjacent to the KOA campground. After a pleasant day at Devils Tower my family had several post cards to mail to family and friends. We parked in front of the post office on a Sunday and the kids proceeded to fill out our post cards. After 20 minutes we were approached by a very agitated KOA employee in a golf car who stated we were "trespassing on private property" and had to "move along" unless we were utilizing the KOA campground or the store. I explained that we were writing and mailing several post cards (with one pen), to which he became more agitated and told us to "move on". For added clarification we were parked in a vehicle (not an RV) squarely in front of the post office. We were not blocking anything. We were at the post office taking care of mailing post cards. The post office was unlocked, and the PO Boxes / Mail Drop was accessible. If the host we encountered is any representation of the KOA staff at the location avoid this property at all cost. I understand that many rural post offices are privately owned and leased to the post office for use. I have never before been kicked out of a post office for using the post office. The KOA employee was erratic, irrational, agitated, unprofessional and if KOA is leasing the site to USPS they shouldn't block access to a federal resource like a post office. read more

**FYI: Devils Tower National Monument is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and every day of the year. The Visitor Center is open daily (9am-4pm), with the exception of December 25th and January 1st. Due to this, you may find the entrance unstaffed (and I came at around 3pm so maybe they left early). I waited for a little bit because I could tell there was someone on the other side but no one opened the window. They had a self-pay envelope option but I had the annual pass so I just drove through. Just a heads up -- you may not be able to pay with a credit card if it's unstaffed. Even if you've never seen Close Encounters, the tower is magnificent and intriguing. It certainly has an aura but don't let the name deceive you -- Native Americans consider it a sacred site and dispute the misnomer. You will see prayer cloths on some of the trees -- leave them alone. Make sure you walk the trail. It's short but gives you different vantage points of the tower. The wooded area is also serene and beautiful. read more

Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming is a fun place to hike! It's a tower of rock that is protruding from the ground surrounded by prairies. The area is a sacred site to American Indians. You can see burial clothes in certain sections and signs to not disturb them. It takes about 30-45 minutes to casually walk around the base of the monument. Apparently, it's a great structure to climb and there were people climbing when I visited. You need a special permit to be able to climb Devils Tower, though. When I visited in July in the evening, there weren't many people around. The monument is opened 24/7 every day except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. There's a campground nearby that is open on a first come first serve basis. I highly suggest you get an annual national park pass for $80 that will get you into all the parks. Otherwise, the entrance fee for this Devils Tower is $10 for a car, $5 for a motorcycle per person, and $5 for hiking or bicycle. read more

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