• Devils Postpile Formation

    Devils Postpile

    National Monument California

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  • Monument to Open Saturday May 25, 2013

    Devils Postpile and the Reds Meadow Valley will open Saturday May 25 at 7:30 a.m. The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service will be operational Saturday-Monday. Vehicles will be allowed to drive in following the weekend until shuttle bus service resumes June 22. More »

  • Devils Postpile Sets 37-Foot Vehicle Length Restriction on the Devils Postpile Access Road

    Devils Postpile has a limit of 37 feet for vehicles on the monument road. This may change during weather events, construction activities, vehicle congestion, or for safety reasons. Call or email for more information. More »

First Aid

Recommended items to include in your first-aid kits:

  • medical adhesive tape
  • various sized adhesive bandages
  • sterile gauze squares
  • tweezers
  • alcohol and iodine wipes
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • triple antibiotic ointment
  • small bandage scissors
  • insect bite ointment
  • acetaminophen / ibuprofen

Also be sure to consider special needs of anyone in your party and be ready to provide any relevant medical information to an emergency medical provider.

Did You Know?

In the winter, the monument provides a gateway to High Sierra back country skiing.

Winters in Devils Postpile can be rough! The monument receives over 400 inches of snow each year thanks to our unique location in the Sierra Nevada. This provides great recreational opportunities for experienced backcountry skiers.