Devils Postpile National Monument is a great place to bring educational groups.
National Park Service regulation allow school groups or other bona fide national and international educational institutions to obtain a waiver of entrance and access fees, provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and that resources or facilities the group proposes to use support those purposes.
For the 2009 summer season, the Forest Service will honor educational fee waivers from the date the road opens (unknown at this time) through early July and early September through October 31st. Please note, however, that in order to receive this waiver, groups must travel in official vehicles (e.g., buses); carpools of private vehicles (including large passenger vans) are not allowed. Please call 760-924-5500 for more detailed information. Exact dates will be posted when they are available.
During the 2009 peak season (from July 4th to September 1st), fee waivers are not available.
In order to qualify for a fee waiver, educational groups must obtain an official fee waiver form.(see below) Once completed the form should be returned along with a letter on official school letterhead describing the educational nature of the visit. This form must be signed by the monument’s Superintendent; upon Superintendent approval the signed copy of the fee waiver will be returned to the school. Bring the signed fee waiver form with you to present for entry into the monument.
