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Devils Tower National Monument |
Description:
The nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267
feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. It is the remnant
of an ancient volcanic feature. Known by several northern plains
tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American
Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with
pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer,
prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant. Proclaimed September
24, 1906 as the nation's first national monument by President Theodore
Roosevelt.
Designations:
National Monument (September 24, 1906)
Accessibility:
Facilities at the picnic area, campground, amphitheatre and
administration building are accessible. The Visitor Center is
accessible, but the restrooms are not. Accessible restrooms are
located next door in the Ranger Office building.
Interpretive talks in front of the Visitor Center are handicap
accessible. Trails are steep and narrow.
Getting Around:
personal vehicle, hiking
Activites:
Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Cross Country Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | And more.
Nature: Mountains | And more.
Directions to Devils Tower National Monument
Plane:
Nearest
commercial airports at Gillette, WY and Rapid City, SD
Car:
Visitors travelling east on I-90 exit at Moorcroft, WY. Visitors
travelling west on I-90 exit at Sundance, WY, take 14 north to 24,
take 24 north to Devils Tower.
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