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Devils Postpile National Monument
Experience geological formations, waterfalls, and unspoiled wilderness at this High Sierra park.
About an hour's drive south of Yosemite National Park in California's Inyo National Forest, Devils Postpile is a protected area that preserves the columnar basalt formation from which it gets its name, as well as the 101-foot Rainbow Falls, which tumble into the San Joaquin River. The park is popular among backpackers, as it’s just off the John Muir Trail, offering easy access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Although Devils Postpile Campground has been closed indefinitely since 2016, the surrounding valley offers plenty of other tent camping options, notably
About an hour's drive south of Yosemite National Park in California's Inyo National Forest, Devils Postpile is a protected area that preserves the columnar basalt formation from which it gets its name, as well as the 101-foot Rainbow Falls, which tumble into the San Joaquin River. The park is popular among backpackers, as it’s just off the John Muir Trail, offering easy access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Although Devils Postpile Campground has been closed indefinitely since 2016, the surrounding valley offers plenty of other tent camping options, notably Upper Soda Springs, Pumice Flat, Minaret Falls, and Reds Meadow, all of which are bookable through the National Park Service (NPS).
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1 campground in Devils Postpile National Monument
Boasting a modest 21-site, first-come first-serve campground, Devil’s Postpile Monument quickly fills up on weekends and during the July-August period. It is fit with toilets and running water as well as bear-proof lockers, and is only open during the summer/fall season. We advise that you check out the B loop portion, as it is closest to the rive Read more...
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The only way to get to the monument is via Reds Meadow Road, which closes annually due to snowfall, usually in late October. The road reopens again in spring when conditions improve, and while it's occasionally accessible by the end of May, it generally doesn't open until mid- to late-June. Because of the monument’s short season and limited camping, it tends to stay pretty
Read more...When to Go
The only way to get to the monument is via Reds Meadow Road, which closes annually due to snowfall, usually in late October. The road reopens again in spring when conditions improve, and while it's occasionally accessible by the end of May, it generally doesn't open until mid- to late-June. Because of the monument’s short season and limited camping, it tends to stay pretty busy all summer long. Consider visiting after Labor Day for fewer crowds.
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