Devils Tower National Monument RV Vacation
About Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming
Although Devils Tower became the first national monument in the US, dating back to 1906, it is probably more well-known for its part in the 1977 movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. It’s no wonder it is used in a movie about aliens, this creation looks like something from another plane!. The geologic wonder is made of columns rising 1,267 feet above you, so a view from the base is a must-see. Also known as Bears Lodge, it is considered sacred by the Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people and ceremonies are still held here often. Many visitors flock here to climb, hike and star gaze.
Best time to visit:
April to May and September to October
Highlights
View the Circle of Sacred Smoke sculpture, honoring the American people as a gesture of world peace
Hire a guide to help you climb the walls of Devils Tower
Hike Joyner Ridge Trail at sunset
Suggested Itinerary:
Badlands, Black Hills & Devils Tower