Every little bit counts! I got this shirt from Parks Project. Our National Parks need our support and advocacy. I’m so thankful for his vision of protecting our nation’s land and history. Hills of Wyoming, this KOA campground lies in the shadow of Devils Tower. In the same year that Theodore Roosevelt established Devils Tower, he authorized the Antiquities Act, giving the President the power to designate national monuments. Devils Tower National Monument, named a top 10 ecotourism destination, is. Make sure to catch the tower at sunrise, it changes to a beautiful golden color. Facilities available in the immediate area: DEVILS TOWER. They offer tons of souvenirs, an old fashioned ice cream parlor, and an awesome deck to view the tower. Farther west on 1-90, is Gillette, 65 miles from the Monument. The Devils Tower Trading Post is across the street from the campground. We were fortunate to see whitetail deer roaming through the campground. There is so much to do including hiking, climbing and wildlife viewing.
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There are laundry facilities and free WiFi if needed. The shower houses were clean and convenient. They have nice picnic tables and firepits located next to each cabin. Built on the filming site of Steven Spielberg’s famous Close Encounter’s of the Third Kind, the campground features fantastic amenities and great services including full-service RV camping, Kamping. The sites are spacious so even though we were there during Sturgis, we felt like we had our own space. Located at the gates of Devils Tower, America’s First National Monument, the Devils Tower KOA offers visitors a complete camping package. We stayed in one of the camper cabins right on the river.ĭevils Tower KOA also offers tent sites, RV sites and a park model cabin that sleeps 6. The campground is located on the Belle Fourche River surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills of Wyoming. There is an outdoor nightly viewing of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (which was filmed at the site).
They offer a full-service restaurant, a huge gift shop with lots of sweet treats, a heated outdoor pool, and hayrides. The KOA is located at the base of the tower. It’s a perfect stop as you drive west or a short distance for a fun family vacation. Traveling from the Twin Cities, Devils Tower is approximately 680 miles. You can learn more about the history of the tower and how the columns formed at the National Park Service site. Most believe it was formed 65 million years ago as volcanic magma and lava cooled. There are many theories about how the tower was created. We also have a wonderful playground with multiple pieces of equipment including swings, merry-go-round, jungle gym and wooden stage coach. It’s America’s first national monument established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. (Our pool will be opening June 21st, 2021) Yes, we have a pool Open from June 1 to September 1 our heated outdoor pool is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon. Devils Tower National Monument offers so many perspectives.
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