National Monument · Wyoming, United States
Devils Tower National Monument
Devils Tower National Monument is a national monument in Wyoming, United States, covering 1,347 acres (545 ha), established in 1906.
Photo: James St. John via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Area | 1,347 acres (545 ha) |
| Established | 1906 |
| Coordinates | 44.5903° N, 104.7153° 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 Tower National Monument
Devils Tower (also known as Matȟó Thípila or Bear Lodge) is a laccolithic butte, composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills, near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises 1,267 feet (386 m) above the river, standing 867 ft (264 m) from summit to base. The summit is 5,112 ft (1,558 m) above sea level. Devils Tower National Monument was the first United States national monument, established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The monument's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres (545 ha).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Famous trails
- Tower Trail — 1.3 miles (2.1 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
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- Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) · Gillette, United States · 43.9 miles away
- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) · Rapid City, United States · 90.2 miles away
- Sheridan County Airport (SHR) · Sheridan, United States · 111.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Devils Tower National Monument?
Devils Tower National Monument is in Wyoming, United States (44.5903° N, 104.7153° W).
When was Devils Tower National Monument established?
Devils Tower National Monument was established in 1906, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Devils Tower National Monument?
Devils Tower National Monument covers 1,347 acres (545 ha).
Does Devils Tower National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Devils Tower National Monument are limited.
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_Tower_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/deto/ — Official park page.