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Published: Mar 29, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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 

Contents

  • Devils Tower Camping 
    • Belle Fourche River Campground 
    • Campground Amenities
    • RV Camping at Campground
    • How to get to Campground
    • Campground Regulations
    • Photos of Belle Fourche River Campground
    • Devils Tower Campground Map
      • Campgrounds near Devils Tower
    • Lodging near Devils Tower NM
    • Parks near Devils Tower NM

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.

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

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

Campsite B7 - Devils Tower Campground

Accessible Site, Devils Tower Campground

Picnic Area, Devils Tower Campground

Devils Tower Campground Map

Credit - National Park Service

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. 

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

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  1. Devils Tower National Monument - Wyoming
  2. Arches National Park Camping - Devils Garden Campground
  3. Tower Fall Campground - Yellowstone National Park
  4. Tyler Bend Campground - Buffalo National River
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