Devils Postpile National Monument
National Monument · CA
Park 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).
More information
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/depo
- Location
- Devils Postpile National Monument (37.615, -119.087)
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Passport stamp locations
- Devils Postpile Ranger Station
Hours
Devils Postpile National Monumenttoday: 7:00AM - 11:59PM
- Sat Oct 37:00AM - 11:59PMRoadwork
- Sun Oct 4Closes at 11:00PMRoadwork
- Mon Oct 5ClosedRoadwork
- Tue Oct 6ClosedRoadwork
- Wed Oct 7ClosedRoadwork
- Thu Oct 8ClosedRoadwork
- Fri Oct 9ClosedRoadwork
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. By mid to late October, early winter storms in the High Sierra typically begin to bring snow to the area.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Devils Postpile Ranger Stationtoday: 9:00AM - 3:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.