Devils Tower National Monument

Devils Tower looming above the trees
The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to learn more, explore more and define our place in the natural and cultural world.
Map showing location of park.
Climber fatality at Devils Tower National Monument
On September 22, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of a rock climber who sustained a fall.
A view looking up at Devils Tower, a large stone tower with a flat top and vertical ridges on all sides
Voluntary Climbing Closure in June
The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower). The 1995 Devils Tower National Monument Climbing Management Plan established a voluntary closure for all climbing routes on the Tower out of respect for the cultural activities of Native Americans.
Devils Tower looming above the trees
Photo by NPS/ S. Carter
Devils Tower from the Joyner Ridge Trail
Photo by NPS/ S. Carter
Fall at Devils Tower
Photo by NPS/ S. Carter
Prairie dogs at Devils Tower
Photo by NPS
Devils Tower overlooking the Circle of Sacred Smoke Sculpture
Photo by NPS/ S. Carter