• America's First

    Devils Tower

    National Monument Wyoming

Plan Your Visit

***** FIRE BAN *****

Devils Tower National Monument Superintendent, Dorothy FireCloud has ordered a total fire ban within the boundaries of the monument, effective Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., until further notice.

 

Climbing Routes Temporary Closed To Protect Prairie Falcons  
Devils Tower National Monument has temporarily closed climbing routes along the northeast face of Devils Tower beginning April 26th in order to protect Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) possible nesting sites. This closure is an annual event established under the monument's 1995 Climbing Management Plan with authority from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. On the northeast face, routes between and including "Belle Fourche Buttress" and "Maid in the Shaid" (routes #68 to #93), as well as the "North Face" rappel route, will be closed. Read more about the current closure here.

 
Volunteer giving program in front of Devils Tower

Interpreter John Aloisio gives a program to visitors.

National Park Week, April 21 - 29
Whether it is your first trip, or the latest of many memorable park experiences, National Park Week is a chance for all Americans to get active while experiencing the amazing places that make up the national park system for FREE. Visit Devils Tower, or any of America's other national parks and enjoy free admission all week long! "Picture Yourself in a National Park" Ranger Talks and special programs on Saturday the 29 for Junior Rangers are scheduled during the week. National Park Week, April 21 - 29 Programs

 

President Theodore Roosevelt established Devils Tower National Monument on September 24, 1906. The spectacular rock formation known as Devils Tower and the surrounding countryside, home to a myriad of plant and animal life, attract visitors from around the world. Climbers test their skills on vertical rock walls. Visitors delight in the beauty of the area and enjoy the activites offered at the monument. American Indians consider the area sacred, a place for prayer and renewal.

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Did You Know?

Devils Tower at sunset

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.