Devils Tower National Monument

President Theodore Roosevelt established the Devils Tower National Monument on September 24, 1906. The monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above Belle Fourche River. What you see today at the Devils Tower National Monument is the remains of an ancient volcanic structure. Referred to by several tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a site of worship for many American Indians.

The Devils Tower National Monument is open daily; campgrounds are open from April - October. The visitor center is open from 8:30am - 5:00pm spring and autumn, 8:00am-7:30pm in the summer. There is an $8.00 entrance fee and if you are going to camp; there is also a $12.00 camping fee. Situated outside the park are two private campgrounds.

The city of Hulett is approximately 10 miles north East of the Park and offers many reasonably priced hotels and cabins. The reason most people go to Devils Tower Wyoming is to climb the volcanic beast. If you are planning on climbing the Devils Tower Wyoming, you are required by law to register before and immediately after climbing each day. Registration is used for your safety. Registration is free and provides documentation of the Devils Tower Wyoming as a climbing resource. The registration office is open year round, during peak season May - September you will be expected to park your vehicles in the lower gravel parking lot.

During the month of June, a Voluntary Climbing Closure is enacted. This is done in order to respect the wishes of the Native American tribes that hold the Devils Tower National Monument as a scared religious place. When you climb Devils Tower please adhere to the "Leave No Trace" policy which entails: staying on trails, pack out all litter, and try to refrain from stepping on any flowers or grass that you may come across.

Several climbing guide companies hold permits to climb Devil Tower Wyoming. You can get this list by contacting the Devils Tower National Monument. If you do need a guide to climb devils tower make sure the guide has a valid permit for guiding climbs at Devils Tower WY. Some routes are annually closed in order to protect nesting Prairie Falcons. Routes closed between March and July.

Upon arriving in Devils Tower Wyoming, please check the route closures because federal park rangers will enforce these closures. Depending upon the season, you will experience temperatures at varying degrees. Remember to pack the essentials you will need to stay hydrated or warm. It's always best to check the weather for the dates you'll be climbing. Remember that during the non-peak season, there is no emergency assistance available in Devil Tower WY and the nearest hospital is 60 miles away. As a rule of thumb, you should always carry some sort of first-aid kit when climbing and any necessary equipment to keep in communication with others.