National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument is a National Monument in California. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

California National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

The Devils Postpile basalt formation resembles tall columns.
Devils Postpile Formation · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

Reds Meadow Road Access Restrictions in 2026

Reds Meadow Road remains under construction in 2026 and will be closed Monday through Friday through November 1 (closed for the season starting November 2).

Posted or updated Sep 17, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.Parking or transportation fees may apply.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Devils Postpile.

AstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingCar or Front Country CampingFishingHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife Watching

Operating hours

In the operating season, Devils Postpile National Monument is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Monument usually opens in mid-June.

Devils Postpile National Monument
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SundayAll Day

Weather: Devils Postpile National Monument is located at 7,560 feet above sea level just west of the Sierra Nevada crest. As such, it experiences typical summer weather in the Sierras.

Contact and directions

Phone
7609342289
Email
[email protected]
Address
Devils Postpile Access Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Coordinates
37.6153, -119.0874· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Devils Postpile Ranger StationDaily: 9:00AM - 3:00PM7609342289Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/depo/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.