Travel Note: US Highway 14 between Sundance and Devils Tower Junction is now open to traffic in both directions. Please watch for lower speed limits at several temporary repair areas.
Climbing Information
Please visit our Climbing Information page for information on current closures, climbing Devils Tower National Monument, the June voluntary closure, the climbing management plan and update, and more.
The climate is usually mild and typical of the Black Hills region. High temperatures can range from the mid 90s in the summer to the 50s in the spring & fall. Winters can be cold with extended periods of below zero temperatures possible.
Did You Know? It is believed that the Tower got its name when Colonel Dodge's translator misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God's Tower, later shortened to Devils Tower. Some Indians call it Mato Tipila, meaning Bear Lodge. Other American Indian names include Bear’s Tipi, Home of the Bear, and Tree Rock. more...