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1. KOA CAMPGROUND DEVILS TOWER DEVILS TOWER WYOMING HOW TO
2. KOA CAMPGROUND DEVILS TOWER DEVILS TOWER WYOMING MOVIE

The tower’s flat top is 1.5 acres and the sides are fluted. The Formation: The tower is believed to have been formed about 50 million years ago when molten rock, moving upward, encountered a hard rock layer that it couldn’t get past. The history of Devils Tower is very interesting and complex. This trail does have an area of significant elevation change. Joyner Ridge Trail: This 1.6 mile trail rewards hikers with incredible views of the tower and the Belle Fourche River. This trail does have moderate elevation change and would be better suited for elementary age children or older. Red Beds Trail: This 2.8 mile trail is a more traditional trail where hikers will be rewarded with fantastic views of the Tower and the Belle Fourche River. Hikers will walk through a prairie dog town. I recommend this trail for families with young children or for someone who wants to stretch their legs. 6 mile trail is very similar to the Valley View Trail. Hikers get up close to a prairie dog town and will walk along the Belle Fourche River.

6 mile trail has little to no elevation change and is a perfect trail for stretching your legs or walking with a family. Hikers are rewarded with up close views of the tower, sweeping views of the surrounding plains and up close encounters with the boulder field. This trail is paved the entire way and is stroller friendly with mild elevation changes. This 1.3 mile trail circles around the base of the Tower. Tower Trail: This is the most popular trail at Devils Tower. Spacious, unique rooms with private baths, a hot tub with a view and a 25 foot dining room table overlooking at the base of Devils Tower make up this incredible place. This KOA offers a full-service restaurant, an extensive gift shop and a Sweet Shoppe that features legendary fudge and hand-dipped ice cream.ĭevils Tower Lodge: Nestled on 21 private acres of precious prairie and ponderosa pine, Devils Tower Lodge is a one of a kind, rustic experience.

KOA CAMPGROUND DEVILS TOWER DEVILS TOWER WYOMING MOVIE

The movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind was filmed on-site in 1976, and it is shown nightly at the campground. Enjoy the nightly hayride through the historic Campstool Ranch, one of the oldest ranches in Wyoming. This KOA campground lies in the shadow of Devils Tower.

KOA CAMPGROUND DEVILS TOWER DEVILS TOWER WYOMING HOW TO

READ NEXT: How to ENJOY Tent Camping with Toddlers Where to Stay Outside of Devils Tower:ĭevils Tower KOA: Devils Tower National Monument, named a "top 10 ecotourism destination," is America's first national monument. While there are 43 pull-through 35’ RV Sites, there are no hookups. There are restrooms and water spigots available. Yes! There is a campground at Devils Tower National Monument!īelle-Fourche River Campground: This campground offers 46-sites with 3 tent-only group sites.