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Devils Tower National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come

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Line of traffic at park's entrance station during Sturgis Rally.
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Line of traffic at park's entrance station during Sturgis Rally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place each August in Sturgis, South Dakota, about 80 miles from Devils Tower. Tens of thousands of motorcyclists come from all over. Many of them visit Devils Tower during the rally.  The Wednesday of rally week is usually the busiest day at the park.

Some visitors like the rally, however others would rather avoid it. In order to help plan your visit, below are the dates for some upcoming rallies.

August 4 - 10, 2008

August 3 - 9, 2009

August 9 - 15, 2010
Devils Tower at sunset  

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.

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Last Updated: February 09, 2008 at 16:43 EST