National Monument · California, United States
Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument is a national monument in California, United States, covering 800 acres (324 ha), established in 1911.
Photo: Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
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| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 800 acres (324 ha) |
| Established | 1911 |
| Coordinates | 37.6244° N, 119.0840° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument is a U.S. national monument located near Mammoth Mountain in Eastern California. The monument protects Devils Postpile, an unusual rock formation of columnar basalt, "all closely and perfectly fitted together like a vast mosaic", and Rainbow Falls a waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River, which are also the two main attractions. The monument encompasses 798 acres (323 ha). In addition, the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail merge into one trail as they pass through the monument.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) · Fresno, United States · 68.2 miles away
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) · Reno, United States · 134.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Devils Postpile National Monument?
Devils Postpile National Monument is in California, United States (37.6244° N, 119.0840° W).
When was Devils Postpile National Monument established?
Devils Postpile National Monument was established in 1911, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Devils Postpile National Monument?
Devils Postpile National Monument covers 800 acres (324 ha).
Does Devils Postpile National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Devils Postpile National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_Postpile_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/depo/ — Official park page.