🗿 Where to Stay Near Devils Tower: Sleep Beneath the Stars & the Stone 🗿

#foodandstay Devils Tower isn’t just a jaw-dropping monolith — it’s a whole vibe. Whether you’re camping under the stars or cozying up in a nearby cabin, here’s where to stay and how to make the most of your visit 👇 ⛺ Devils Tower KOA (Closest stay — walkable to the monument!) This spot is right at the entrance to the park with views directly of the Tower. 🌌 Movie nights under the stars with “Close Encounters” (filmed here!) 🔥 Tent & RV sites, plus cabins if you’re not feeling the whole roughing-it thing 💡 Pro tip: Book early — this is the most popular and fills up fast! 🏕️ Belle Fourche River Campground (Inside the Monument) Want to sleep on sacred ground? This is the only campground inside the monument itself. 🌲 Rustic, quiet, and right near the Tower Trail 🎟️ First-come, first-served — no reservations, so plan to arrive early 💧 No showers, but drinking water and bathrooms are available 🛏️ Hulett, WY (10 mins away) A cute little cowboy town with charm and solid lodging options: 🏨 Best Picks: Best Western Devils Tower Inn – great value + pool Hulett Motel – locally owned, clean, and close to everything 🍔 Bonus: Grab a burger at The Ponderosa Café while you’re in town 🏞️ Keyhole State Park (30 mins away) Want lake views and Tower proximity? This state park offers scenic campsites by the water. 🚣♀️ Perfect for fishing, kayaking, or just chillin’ lakeside 🧺 Make it a base camp if you’re hitting both Devils Tower and the Black Hills 🧭 Stay Tips ✅ Book early if visiting May–September — it’s peak season! ✅ Arrive before sunset to catch golden hour on the Tower 😍 ✅ Stargazing? Pick a place with low light pollution — Devils Tower is amazing for night skies ✅ Respect the land — it’s sacred to many Indigenous tribes. Follow signage, stay on trails, and avoid climbing during voluntary closure (June).