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Devils Tower National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $25[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- July[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 515,303[3]
- Campgrounds
- 1[4]
Devils Tower National Monument is a National Park System unit in Wyoming[5]. NPS lists a $25 private vehicle entrance fee and says fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[1][6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $25 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $20 |
| Per Person[8] | $15 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $45 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[11] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[11] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[11] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[11] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[11] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[11] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
In 2025, the busiest month was July with 114,448 recreation visits, and the quietest was February with 2,906[2]. June had 102,574 visits and August had 110,651[2]. NPS lists the park roads and trails as accessible around the clock, while the visitor center bookstore keeps limited hours[12]. In summer, NPS suggests reaching the entrance gate earlier than 10 am or later than 4 pm to skip crowding and get better parking[1]. NPS warns that thunderstorms can develop quickly and summer days can be very hot[13]. In winter, snow and road closures are possible, so check forecasts and road conditions first[13].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 2,914 |
| February | 2,906 |
| March | 8,126 |
| April | 14,394 |
| May | 46,853 |
| June | 102,574 |
| July | 114,448 |
| August | 110,651 |
| September | 70,480 |
| October | 29,420 |
| November | 8,553 |
| December | 3,984 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list one campground here, Belle Fourche River Campground, with 45 sites[4]. NPS lists nightly individual-site fees of $20[4]. The NPS hours listing gives its season as mid-May through mid-October[12].
- Belle Fourche River Campground, 45 sites[4]
Pets and dogs
The national NPS pet rule says pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where pets are allowed[14]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, though service animals are excepted[14]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 3 of its 8 listed things to do, including Stargaze at Joyner Ridge and Watch for Wildlife at Prairie Dog Town[15]. The park can close more areas to pets[14].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so plan to pay by card or mobile payment[6].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance, and NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[10][11].
- NPS lists a Devils Tower Annual Entrance pass at $45[9].
- Walkers and cyclists pay the Per Person fee of $15, and NPS says people 15 or younger are admitted free[8].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before you go[12].
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Devils Tower?
- NPS lists $25 for a private vehicle and $20 for a motorcycle[1][7]. On foot or by bicycle, the Per Person fee is $15[8].
- Can I pay cash at Devils Tower?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, so use a card or mobile payment[6].
- When is Devils Tower busiest?
- In 2025 the busiest month was July with 114,448 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month was February with 2,906[2].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $25. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 550,712, 2022: 480,713, 2023: 511,205, 2024: 540,890, 2025: 515,303. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Devils Tower National Monument (list on this page). National Park Service
- Devils Tower National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Wyoming. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Devils Tower National Monument are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $45. National Park Service
- Devils Tower National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Park Hours: Park 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. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Devils Tower National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 8 things to do at Devils Tower National Monument: Stargaze at Joyner Ridge, Hike Valley View Trail, Hike South Side Trail, Hike the Red Beds Loop Trail, Walk the Tower Trail Loop, Watch for Wildlife at Prairie Dog Town, Eat Lunch at the Devils... National Park Service