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Devils Tower National Monument, Hulett, WY

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Devils Tower National Monument

WY-110, about 9 miles south of Hulett · Hulett, WY

Why you should go…

Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, a butte of phonolite columns that the National Park Service calls the world's largest example of columnar jointing. You can hike the trails around its base, stop at the visitor center and watch climbers work the cracks between columns. Theodore Roosevelt made it the nation's first national monument in 1906. More than 20 Native American tribes hold it sacred, and climbers are asked to stay off voluntarily each June.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Devils Tower National Monument, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Catch summer collegiate baseball with the Spearfish Sasquatch at Black Hills Energy Stadium.

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    Historic Black Hills gold-rush town with gaming halls, museums and Wild West heritage sites.

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