What are the hours at Devils Postpile National Monument?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Devils Postpile National Monument)

Does Devils Postpile National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Devils Postpile National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Devils Postpile National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Devils Postpile National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Devils Postpile National Monument is closed. Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Friday.

National Monument · CA

Closed

Devils Postpile National Monument is closed.

Why this statusClosed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Friday.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Monument
State: CA
Nearest town: Devils Postpile Access Road

About Devils Postpile National Monument

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. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its' columns tower up to 60 feet and display a striking symmetry.

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Visitor info

AddressDevils Postpile Access Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Phone(760) 934-2289

Websitewww.nps.gov/depo/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Devils Postpile National Monument

Getting thereShuttle Bus: Most visitors must park at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and use the mandatory shuttle. The shuttle bus operates from mid-June through the Wednesday after Labor Day. By car: From U.S. Highway 395, drive 10 miles west on S.R. 203 to Minaret Vista and then another 8 miles on a paved, steep mountain road.…

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How we read this status

We derive Devils Postpile National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Friday. Full method: how we check park status.