• Devils Postpile Formation

    Devils Postpile

    National Monument California

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  • Temporary Road Closure at Devils Postpile

    A road widening project will cause a temporary closure of the Devils Postpile access road from 8:30 p.m. on June 9 through Thursday June 13 at 9:00 a.m. More »

  • Devils Postpile Open for the 2013 Season

    Devils Postpile and the Reds Meadow Valley are open for the 2013 season. The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service will be operational May 25-27 form 7 a.m-7 p.m. Vehicles will be allowed to drive in starting May 28 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 »

Things To Know Before You Come

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Minaret Falls in early summer
Minaret Falls displays its impressive early summer run-off.
NPS Photo

Did You Know?

The tops of the Postpile's columns

Devils Postpile is one of the finest examples of columnar basalt in the world. Approximately 55% of the formation's columns are six-sided. More...