Devils Tower Camping - Belle Fourche River Campground

If you are planning a Devils Tower Camping Trip Belle Fourche River Campground is the only campground located in Devils Tower National Monument.

Devils Tower Camping 

I personally loved the layout of the campground as there are lots of grass and Cottonwood trees that provide shade and turn bright yellow in the fall.

Did I mention the incredible views of Devils Tower itself? You can see Devils Tower all around the campground through the Cottonwood trees making even a trip to the restroom rewarding.

Planning a National Park vacation? America the Beautiful/National Park Pass covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.

The park pass covers everyone in the car for per vehicle sites and for up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

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Don't forget to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind before your trip to see Devils Tower in the movie. 

Here is a list of information to make planning your Devils Tower Camping trip easy.

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Belle Fourche River Campground 

Number of Sites: 46, 3 sites are tent only

Location in the park:  1 mile down the main road past the administration buildings. 

Campsite Cost: $20 for individual sites and accessible sites

$30 for group sites 

Reservations: No, first come first served 

Campground Address: 

Devils Tower National Monument

Hwy 110 Bldg. 170

Devils Tower, Wy. 82714

Latitude/Longitude: GPS: 44.579464, -104.70417

Elevation: 3855 feet

Accessible Sites: 4 sites Accessible sites are: A2, A4, B11 and B25.

Restrooms are accessible. The outdoor amphitheater is wheelchair accessible. Two picnic tables will accomodate wheelchairs.

Pets Allowed: Pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended.

First Come, First Served?  Yes

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No, The National Parks website claims there is Cellular service. I have T-mobile and did not have any service.

Is camp host available on site? Yes 

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite: picnic table, fire ring, drinking water available, flush toilets and there is a camp host on-site. 

Firepit in the site? Yes, as long as there are no fire restrictions in place.  Firewood is not available for purchase.

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No 

Potable Water? yes

RV Camping at Campground

RV Length: 46 sites include pull-thru with room for RVs up to 35',

Generators: You can use generators between 8am-8pm.

Dump Station: No

Hook ups: No

How to get to Campground

From the entrance station, travel along the park road approximately 1 mile, and turn left at the Administration Building.

Stay left at the fork, and the campground is at the end of the road.

Important Dates for Campground

Open from May to October as the weather permits

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 

Campsites can have a maximum of 2 cars and 8 people per site.

Group sites can have a maximum of 4 cars and 20 people per site.

Checkout time: Check-out time is 12 pm.

Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are 10 pm-6 am

Photos of Belle Fourche River Campground

Devils Tower Campground Map

Now you should have all the Devils Tower Camping information you need to start planning your trip to Devils Tower.

Make sure to read my article on Devils Tower National Monument for more information and planning your visit!

You can enjoy your own Close Encounters of the Third Kind experience at Devils Tower View Campground. 

 

Campgrounds near Devils Tower

If for some reason the campground is full the Devils Tower KOA is located right outside of the park. There is ice cream and a gift shop close by.

Additional Campgrounds in the area include:

Sturgis View Campground - Sturgis, SD

This campground offers lodging, RV and Tent Sites

Sturgis Hideaway Campground - Sturgis, SD

This campground offers lodging, RV and Tent Sites

Black Hills Trailside Park Resort - Hill City, SD

This campground offers lodging, RV and Tent Sites.

Check out additional campgrounds in the area on CampSpot. 

For camping in the Black Hills check out our experience at the Mount Rushmore KOA

Lodging near Devils Tower NM

There are no National Park Lodges available within the park. 

Devils Tower Lodge - Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Devils Tower Lodge. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like rock climbing. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Best Western Devils Tower Inn - Take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hot tub at Best Western Devils Tower Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Bearlodge Mountain Resort - All guestrooms at Bearlodge Mountain Resort have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free Wi-Fi.

Click on the map below to see current rates for hotels and vacation rentals near Devils Tower NM.

 

Parks near Devils Tower NM

You will be close to many great National Park Sites and the Black Hills National Forest when traveling to Devils Tower including:

Yellowstone National Park

Badlands National Park

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Jewel Cave National Monument 

Wind Cave National Park

Minuteman Missile National Historical Site

Check out all of the National Parks in Wyoming along with neighboring National Parks in Colorado, National Parks in Idaho, Montana National Parks, Nebraska National Parks, South Dakota National Parks, and Utah National Parks