Devils Tower is a butte, possibly laccolithic, 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 above the Belle Fourche River, standing 867 feet from summit to base.
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.
Devils Tower National Monument boasts one of Earth's most impressive geological features. Spend a day at the monument hiking around the Tower or exploring lesser known areas of the park.
There’s accessible parking and restrooms near the Visitor Center, with level access to the building. Inside there’s a collection of interpretive exhibits and a staffed information desk. There are also a few accessible picnic tables outside, if you’d like to pack along a lunch.
Although the trail around the monument is paved, it’s too steep for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. That said there is a graded dirt road near the Visitor Center that leads to an alternative vantage point, for a very scenic view of the towering formation.
Wheelchairs and Mobility
Devils Tower National Monument strives to make all locations throughout the monument accessible to people of all abilities. The process to make all areas accessible is ongoing. Here are some details that may make your visit more enjoyable.
Visitor Center
Built in 1935, the log structure features exhibits on Devils Tower. The doorway will accommodate wheelchairs up to 35 inches in width. Curb cuts allow access to drinking fountains, benches, binoculars, and the information kiosk in the center plaza area. Accessible restrooms are located in the first log building on the right as you enter the visitor center parking lot.
Hiking Trails
The 1.3 mile Tower Trail circles the base of the Tower and is paved. The trail has steep grades and is not recommended for wheelchair users. The steepest part of the trail can be seen from the Visitor Center parking lot. Other trails in the monument are not accessible.
Belle Fourche River Campground
Four sites in the campground are accessible - sites A-2, A-4, B-11, and B-25. Campground restrooms are accessible.
Belle Fourche River Campground Amphitheater
The outdoor amphitheater is wheelchair accessible. Accessible restrooms are available across the street in the picnic area.
Picnic Area
The restrooms and drinking fountain are accessible. There are two picnic tables which will accommodate wheelchairs. They are located on either side of the sidewalk before you reach the restrooms.
