Devils Tower. The nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. It is the remnant of an ancient volcanic feature. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests with valley support deciduous woodlands and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. Proclaimed - September 24, 1906.
