Devil's Gate
Devil's Gate or Devils Gate is a natural rock formation, a gorge on the Sweetwater River in Wyoming, United States, five miles (8 km) southwest of Independence Rock.
A canyon & gorge, 26 mi west of Alcova
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Rawlins, 46 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun and Sep
June and September are the mild months, with highs of 76–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Alcova. Green months are the mild ones.
Devil's Gate
Devil's Gate or Devils Gate is a natural rock formation, a gorge on the Sweetwater River in Wyoming, United States, five miles (8 km) southwest of Independence Rock. Although the actual route of travel did not pass through the narrow cleft, the site was a major landmark on the Oregon and Mormon trails, and is particularly significant in the history of the latter.
Once the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to Benton, six miles east of present-day Sinclair, Wyoming, the Mormon Trail was rerouted through Whiskey Gap in Carbon County, to a point 10 miles west of Devil's Gate to rejoin the original trail.
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Where to stay near Devil's Gate
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Rawlins (29) and Alcova (4).
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Devil's Gate
Other well-known places within 51 miles.
50 mi
Photo credits
Fort Caspar: The original uploader was Decumanus at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Devil's Gate
What town is Devil's Gate near?
Alcova, WY, about 26 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Devil's Gate?
June and September, with highs of 76–80°.
What is the closest airport to Devil's Gate?
Casper-Natrona County (CPR), about 50 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 222 miles.
Where should I stay near Devil's Gate?
Rawlins (46 mi, 29 places to stay) and Alcova (26 mi, 4 places to stay).
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