The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with. Rare plants of devils tower national monument species common name. The entrance station at devils tower national monument is a log cabin in the national park service rustic style, built in 1941. Devils tower national monument flora field analysis, updating online resources and applications by bonnie heidel and hollis marriott wyoming natural diversity database e.
Sep 29, 2017 devils tower national monument, which looms more than 1,200 feet above wyomings eastern plains and the belle fourche river, is a oneofakind natural wonder. Devils tower national monument was the first national monument in the u. There are many reasons that national parks have restrictions on pets. There are restrooms in the campground and there is a dump station and water filling station available. Devils tower was the first united states national monument, established on september 24, 1906, by president.
University avenue laramie, wy 82071 for devils tower national monument national park service p. The climbing management plan, implemented in 1995, manages devils tower national monument as both a natural and cultural resource. Wyoming tourism devils tower national devils tower. The monument was established as the first national monument by president theodore roosevelt in 1906. Drafted by historian ray mattison in 1955, it contains details on early. Devils tower pictures devils tower national monument.
The monuments boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres 545 ha. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. The grounds cover about two square miles in the center of crook county and are open for hiking and climbing. Devils tower national monument map wyoming mapcarta. Pets are not allowed on the trails or in the buildings at devils tower national monument. One of the first thoughts i had upon rolling through the gate at devils tower was that teddy certainly got it right when he used the antiquities act to designate this tall. Devils tower national monument is a national monument in wyoming. These cover issues specific to devils tower national monument. That said, photos cant really do justice to the sheer mass of the tower. The monument is a stone pillar measuring 1,000 feet in diameter at the base narrowing to 275 feet at the top. Click the above image to download a fullsize png version of this map. There are multiple travel routes to get to devils tower national monument. Interesting facts about devils tower national monument.
Nps public health service officers, devils tower national monument is temporarily closed to all. If you are looking for a tour that lets you experience all of the wonders that yellowstone national park has to offer, as well as seeing the grand tetons and mount rushmore, look no further. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Northeastern utah enjoy dinosaur national monument, scenic byways, state parks, wilderness areas, heritage trails, petroglyphs, and family fun. You can also find the distance from glacier national park to devils tower using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. Devils tower national monument flora field analysis. In 1906, president theodore roosevelt visited the extraordinary tower in the northeast corner of wyoming. Devils tower national monument climbing handbook richard guilmette, renee carrier, steve gardiner on.
Roosevelt created the 1,347acre devils tower national monument to. Concerns at devils tower include the safety of park visitors, the safety of pets from environmental hazards i. Click the image to view a full size jpg 175 kb or download the pdf 1. A new version is published every year, and is given out at the entrance station upon your. The map above is available to scroll around, zoom in and out, make the map full screen, and print.
Rising 1,267 feet above the belle fourche river, devils tower has long been a beacon, attracting people and capturing their imaginations since prehistoric times. Devils tower national monument travel guide at wikivoyage. Its worldclass fishing, river running, biking, hiking, and camping in alpine meadows and red rock canyons. Devils tower national monument, devils tower, wyoming. Devils tower national monument is located in extreme northeast wyoming. The park also carries several nationallyproduced brochures, including the standard park map. Numerous crossfractures in the upper part of the tower divide the column into many small irregularly shaped blocks fig. Heres a devils tower national monument map, showing the roads, trails, visitor center, campground, and picnic areas. Sundance is a close 28 miles from our first national monument, devils tower. South side trail and valley view trail loop is a 1.
Devils tower national monument 2020 all you need to know. Devils tower national monument belle fourche river belle fourche river to, moorcroft, and sundance to hulett and belle fourche, sd picnic area sculpture long vehicle parking devils tower post of. Media in category maps of devils tower national monument the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Visit devils tower national monument on your trip to. While on the route of many traveling to yellowstone national park, sundance offers a prime location for travelers to base their black hills vacation. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in. Devils tower national monument, wy lolos extreme cross. Like most national parks campgrounds, there is dry camping only. Devils tower nm, wyoming tourist attractions, sightseeing. Here ive collected 5 free highresolution devils tower national monument maps to view and download. Devils tower is a butte, possibly laccolithic, composed of igneous rock in the bear lodge. Devils tower national monument was the first national monument established in the united states.
The cabin is based on 1933 plans created by the national park service landscape division for a nowvanished caretakers cabin at aspenglen campground in rocky mountain national park, adapted by nps architect howard w. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. Official maps of the region are available at the park and throughout the black hills area. Devils tower national monument devils tower national monument is a united states national monument that is located in crook county in northeast wyoming. Geology of devils tower national monument 293 part of the tower, but as the columns taper upward, the joints be tween them, rather than being smooth, may be wavy and some of the columns may unite. In recent years, about 1% of the monuments 400,000 annual visitors climbed devils tower, mostly using traditional climbing techniques. The distance between glacier national park to devils tower is 1078 mi by road. The park newspaper visitor guide is available at the park.
Silhouetted against the vast wyoming sky, the monolith known as devils tower looks like a national monumentand thats what it officially became on sept. Devils tower national monument national park foundation. This natural wonder is the united states first national monument, dedicated in 1906. Picnic area devils tower post office devils tower 5112ft 1558m 3850ft 1174m p r a i r i e m d o g e l t o w n amphitheater 1. Map of devils tower hotels and attractions on a devils. The devils tower land cover map 250 kb shows what youll find on the. Top 10 hotels closest to devils tower national monument in. The campground is wooded, but has some sites with a good view of devils tower. So when aj suggested we camp overnight at devils tower national monument between driving from yellowstone national park and grand teton national park to badlands national park i agreed without any culture baggage associated with the strange and surreal rock formation. To the northern plains indians, the tower is a sacred site.
The flattopped volcanic formation is found amid some of the states most beautiful country, leaving you plenty to do after you behold its otherworldly presence. Five hiking trails at devils tower national monumenttower, red beds, joyner ridge, south side and valley viewprovide different views and perspectives of the tower. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from glacier national park to devils tower for road driving directions. Tower trail is the most popular route as it takes its visitors along a 1. Arrange your visit to devils tower national monument and discover more familyfriendly attractions in devils tower using our devils tower trip itinerary planner. For those fascinated with early park history, the first fifty years pdf, 47kb,11 pgs. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is. Devils tower was the first united states national monument, established on september 24, 1906, by president theodore roosevelt. In recent years, about 1% of the monuments 400,000 annual visitors climbed devils tower, mostly using traditional climbing. The national park service nps is working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely. Devils tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the black hills.
A revised checklist of the flora of devils tower nm derived from marriott 1982 and more recent work is also included in appendix a. We take all of the stress out of a vacation, including all meals and accommodations in our price. Despite the fact that it is way off the beaten path, it still receives more than 450,000 visitors annually, who come here to hike, climb, or just look at the incredible 865foothigh monolith. Wind circle, dedicated in 2008, is the third sculpture in the japanese sculptor junkyu mutos world peace project intended to promote peaceful coexistence and to highlight the sacred nature of devils tower to more than 20 native american tribes. The tower is located in the black hills of northeast wyoming, not far from crazy horse and mount rushmore in neighboring south dakota, and just down the road from another place. Occurrence records for each of these plants are included in appendix b along with a map of their distribution in the monument. Devils tower information close encounters of the third kind made devils tower a pop culture phenomenon, and for good reason, as its one of the most mysterious national parks. A mecca for climbers, the rock rises almost a quarter mile above the meandering belle fourche river and is surrounded by pine forests, grasslands and a.
Devils tower national monument visitor center phone number. In deference to american indian views, there is a voluntary climbing closure during the month of june. There are several hotels and accommodations within 5 miles of devils tower national monument, and these are a few good options that might suit your needs. Geologists recognize the hexagonal basalt columns of the tower as the neck of an ancient volcano, the rest of which has eroded away. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. Map showing the location of devils tower national monument.