Watch for Wildlife at Prairie Dog Town
Devils Tower National Monument
Have you ever heard a prairie dog yip? Or seen a fox with its kits? There’s lots going on at the prairie dog town! Take some time to enjoy the wildlife in the park. Don’t forget to look up! The prairie dog town is a great place to spot turkey vultures, peregrine falcons, and other birds flying around the Tower. Use the pullouts along the Main Park Road near prairie dog town to observe this bustling environment.
Spot prairie dogs, foxes, and deer, oh my! Take time to enjoy the WILDer side of Devils Tower. On your drive into or out of the park, stop at one of the three pullouts near the prairie dog town at Devils Tower. As you watch for wildlife, learn more about the main attraction at prairie dog town, the prairie dogs! These small rodents live in towns in burrows underneath the surface. Visit during spring, summer, and fall to have a better chance at seeing these fun animals before they head underground in the winter. Bring your binoculars and point them to the sky! You may find peregrine or prairie falcons, or even turkey vultures flying around. This area of the park is thriving with wildlife activity. Do not approach or feed wildlife in the park. Keep wildlife wild by observing from a distance, using a zoom lens for photographs, and disposing of trash properly.
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Watch for wildlife around prairie dog town for a few minutes or a few hours!
Park entry fees are required.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Prairie dog town is accessible by ADA standards. The pullouts along the Main Park Road are paved; they are wheelchair and assistive device accessible.
Yes — Leashed pets are allowed on paved road and pullouts. Pets are not allowed in prairie dog town or on hiking trails in the park. To prevent harm to both pets and wildlife, do not allow pets to interact with animals.
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All ages, minors should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Devils Tower prairie dog town / Belle Fourche River hub
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