National Monument · Wyoming

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. This is a site of the National Park Service. 515K visitors came in 2025.

Photo: Ealdgyth, CC BY 3.0

Visitors in 2025

515K

record 551K in 2021 · National Park Service

Busiest month

July

78% of visits Jun–Sep

Where

9 mi southwest of Hulett

4 places to stay in Hulett

Established

1906

National Park Service

In brief

A national monument, 9 mi southwest of Hulett

78% of visits come in Jun–Sep

July is the busiest month, with about 117,938 visitors. January sees about 2,765. When to go ↓

Plan where you’ll sleep

The nearest town with many places to stay is Sundance, 22 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓

One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.

About 286K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 10°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓

Established in 1906

Devils Tower National Monument dates from 1906 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓

Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.

When to go

When it’s busy, and the weather

Pick a quieter month for Devils Tower from the chart below.

Jan35° / 10°2.8K

Feb37° / 12°3.4K

Mar47° / 21°8.1K

Apr56° / 29°13K

May66° / 39°45K

Jun77° / 48°104K

Jul86° / 55°118K

Aug84° / 52°109K

Sep74° / 43°68K

Oct59° / 30°28K

Nov45° / 20°7.3K

Dec35° / 11°4K

Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average. Visitors: National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Hulett. Hulett’s full climate →

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 Belle Fourche 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).

Type: National Monument
Established: 1906
Elevation: 5,112 ft
Run by: National Park Service
Wikipedia readers: 286K a year
Official site: nps.gov/deto

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.

Plan your visit

Getting in

Address149 State Highway 110, Devils Tower, WY 82714(307) 204-6428

HoursAll dayPark roads and trails are open 24 hours/day. This visitor center bookstore is open on a limited basis. The Belle Fourche River Campground is open mid-May to mid-October.

Entrance fees

Private Vehicle$25
Motorcycle$20
Per Person$15
Commercial Entrance - Sedan$25

Getting thereThe park entrance is located 33 miles northeast of Moorcroft, 27 miles northwest of Sundance, and 52 miles southwest of Belle Fourche, SD. If approaching from the east or west, take US Hwy 14 to WY 24 (follow the signs from I-90). If approaching from the north, take WY 112 to WY 24 (from Montana) or SD 34 / WY 24 (from South Dakota).

National Park Service. Check the park’s site for closures and alerts.

Where to stay

Towns to stay in near Devils Tower National Monument

Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Hulett (4) and Sundance (6), and Gillette has the most rooms in the area (36).

Visitor centerPark landHighways12Places to stay in town

15 min drive

Hulett

4 places to stay · 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

349 people

9 mi northeast of Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center · 8 mi to the park

35 min drive

Sundance

6 places to stay · 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground

1,141 people

22 mi southeast of Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center · 21 mi to the park

25 min drive

Pine Haven

2 places to stay · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

579 people

17 mi south of Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center · 16 mi to the park

40 min drive

Moorcroft

3 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park

1,023 people

25 mi southwest of Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center · 24 mi to the park

The big base · 1 hr

Gillette

36 places to stay · 29 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park

The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.

34,024 people

44 mi southwest of Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center · 43 mi to the park

Compare 5 towns

Town	From the visitor center	Drive	Places to stay	People	Typical home	Safety
Hulett	9 mi northeast	15 min	4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground	349	$185K	—
Sundance	22 mi southeast	35 min	6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground	1,141	$247K	—
Pine Haven	17 mi south	25 min	2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park	579	$316K	—
Moorcroft	25 mi southwest	40 min	3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park	1,023	$235K	B⁻
Gillette	44 mi southwest	1 hr	36 29 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park	34,024	$265K	C⁺

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center

GCCNortheast Wyoming Regional44 mi

RAPRapid City Regional90 mi

SHRSheridan County112 mi

Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · roads: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · park boundary: National Park Service · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center; drive times are estimates.

Make a day of it

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Also within 51 miles are these.

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Visitors

Counted in 2025: 515,303 visitors

See how visits changed from 2016 to 2025.

Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2021). National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits by calendar year.

Common questions

Questions about Devils Tower

What town is Devils Tower National Monument near?

Hulett, WY, about 9 miles northeast.

When is the best time to visit Devils Tower National Monument?

June and September, with highs of 74–77°. July is the busiest month (about 117,938 visitors).

How many people visit Devils Tower National Monument each year?

515,303 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 550,712, set in 2021.

What is the closest airport to Devils Tower National Monument?

Northeast Wyoming Regional (GCC), about 44 miles away.

Where should I stay near Devils Tower National Monument?

Hulett (9 mi, 4 places to stay), Sundance (22 mi, 6 places to stay) and Gillette (44 mi, 36 places to stay).

From locals

Tips for visiting, from Hulett

Ask a question, or answer one, in Hulett’s Town Square.

When do you go to beat the crowds at Devils Tower? Where do you eat after a visit to Devils Tower? Is Devils Tower worth it with small kids? What do visitors to Devils Tower usually miss?

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.