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March 2024 by Michael Brown
Must see!
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March 2024 by im rdy
Amazing ! Definitely a must see !
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January 2024 by Kenneth Kresowaty
Excellent view from Devils Tower of the Grand Canyon!!
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December 2023 by Dieter Scheuermann
Very impressive ?
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December 2023 by Aaron Goodman
Bear Lodge is a fitting Native American name for the tower.
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November 2023 by Patrick Carsner
First visit and I found it to be worth the detour from my route. Devils Tower was much larger than it appears on TV or in photos. You can drive close to the tower without paying to go into the park but it may be the only visit I have to this site so I payed the $25 per car to drive in and get up close. Also you can go through the free visitors center with interpretive displays and a small gift shop. You can even stamp your passport with an official stamp. Free binoculars are in site to zoom in on the first National Monument. Look for the Buffalo and Longhorns in the field outside the park entrance.
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November 2023 by Bill Delperdange
Devils Tower National Monument is a beautiful location to visit in northeastern Wyoming. It was the first United States national monument. It was established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. In modern times it is best known for its appearance in the Steven Spielberg's 1977 movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." It is the site chosen by the aliens to make their official contact with the earthlings and from which point Richard Dreyfuss departs with them to travel to the stars. The prairie dogs were amusing too!
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October 2023 by A G
Nice grounds, great place to see, visitors center was not open. Clean bathrooms. Be prepared to walk, take a jacket and umbrella. If you plan on eating nearby bring plenty of cash because there is very little around and they are over priced. With the visit, bring your own food. Plenty of wildlife on the premises. Military, disabled, and Veterans have free access thru the National Parks/Monuments passes. Ask at the gate for your free pass!! The National Park Service website will explain.
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October 2023 by Janet S.
We drove from Rapid City. It was an easy drive and the contrast in scenery from South Dakota to Wyoming changed quickly. There are plenty of pull overs to get long shots of the tower and as you get closer there will likely be some Buffalo posing for you outside the entrance but with the Tower in the background. Once at the tower, well it's impressive, not as tall or as mystical as Shiprock but still a force of nature. We walked the Tower Trail which afforded us lots of different views both of the rock and the climbers. The claws in the rock run deep. There are benches around the Trail and a marker for Half Way. It's an easy walk. Most people seem to bail after a short while.The visitor center, gift shop and car park were all pretty busy even when we got there at 9.00am.
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September 2023 by Jimmy K.
My second visit was even better than my first. This time we walked around the base of the tower. What an experience! Loved it here but not much to do but see the tower and take a beautiful walk. A couple hours is plenty of time before you head off on your next adventure. Highly recommend.
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September 2023 by Steven Rowe
This is one of the most amazing National Parks we've ever seen. The size and shape of this Monument is off the chart. It's no wonder Steven Spielberg chose this site for his world know move Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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July 2023 by Elizabeth B.
We had a blast at Devil's Tower National Monument. We walked the Tower Loop Trail and took tons of pictures. It is stunning and changes with the movement of the sun. Just a gorgeous area.
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July 2023 by Guy W.
Well now Folks traveled to Wyoming to see the Famed Devils Tower Monument in Person. Yes I must admit seeing the Movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind did make it a Bucket List for Us. Now it is what it is a very large and tall Rock, that can be seen for miles, along the Wyoming landscape. Once You arrive you will find one of the Best attractions, in fact the First National Park that was in the USA. Parking can be a challenge if you arrive later rather than early. Takes almost an Hour to walk around it if you don't stop and take photos along the way. The Staff is well versed and will Help you get to and from each point. Now take drinks with you because it is very easy to become tired from taking all the steps and walkways.
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June 2023 by Harlee S.
Devils Tower is definitely worth a stop, but it's not an all-day thing unless you're planning on climbing it, which we saw many people doing. There's not a ton of parking at the base, so get here early because it was packed when we left around 10. I recommend taking the tower trail because it's a loop trail that offers a 360 view of the tower. Each side has something different as well as informative signs throughout the trail, which point out some cool formations. The tower trail can be difficult for some as it's not all flat. There are some hills, but it should be fairly easy for most. There's certainly an interesting story behind the tower, which I think everyone should come and see/hear for themselves.
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June 2023 by Debra B.
Driving up to the monument hidden in fog was disappointing, but as we walked around the Tower Trail it slowly emerged. It was before 10 o'clock so there were only a few people around. It was so nice walking around in the mist and freshness of the morning after the recent rain. With the spiritual bundles hanging from the trees, there was definitely a cool vibe. Every side of the tower looks different. By the time we came full circle, the fog had lifted and we could see the tower in all it's glory. By 10 though, the crowds had arrived. Really cool place to be. I can understand why it is a spiritual place.I would recommend hiking the Tower Trail counter clockwise, as there is an informational sign about a ladder you won't want to miss which points you to viewing binoculars. We went counter clockwise to the binoculars first and then we saw the sign and didn't want to retrace our steps. Limited parking. I would get there early.
