Devils Tower, WY

live4thedash wrote:
Planning on leaving Sturgis, SD heading west into MT.

Is it worth going route 114 to 24 to 112 to hwy 212 to drive by Devils Tower? Driving 35ft MH w/toad. Is this route doable.

Or are we better off to just head out of Sturgis on 212 and can we see the tower from this road?
thanks.

Never been on 212, but I seriously doubt if you can see the Tower, it's 42 miles from the nearest part of US212

Definitely see the top of the tower from I-90. Was only on 212 one time several years ago so don't remember if you can from it.

Lots of rolling hills in that area so the roads are good, but you can only see Devil's Tower from HWY 24. If you get that close you might as well just go in the park and get a good look. There is a 1-mi walking path around the base and is interesting. Going via Hwy 14 to 24 to 112 to HWY 212 adds about 1 hr travel time and maybe another 1 hr or so in the park to get up close to the Tower.

Jim

I'd even suggest staying overnight in either the KOA campground at the entrance or the dry campground in the park. On the right night the view of the tower with the stars & moon is neat:

I assume you plan on getting to MT via US 212. IF so, Seems US 212 doesn't come close to the Tower. But from Sturgis, it might be closer miles (but 12 minutes longer) to take SD 34 to Belle Fourche & on to WY 24.

We have driven the Belle Fourche to the Tower Route. Not too hard of one, but is somewhat narrow & twisty at times.

We have driven down from the Tower to I-90 twice. Somewhat wider roadway, not as twisting. But some.

I-90 from Sturgis to Sundance & US 14 would be the easiest route. Took a while for me to figure out the 14 you were using is I-90 & turns off to go to the tower. .

Yes, I believe it would be worth it (to me anyway) to go the route you first mentioned. Worth a stop & an overnight if you have the time.

Never been up to the US 212.

I've been through that part of WY several times, but haven't taken the side trip to the Tower. But on the map (with GM streetview) it looks like the simplest thing is to take I90 to Sundance, US14 to WY24 to the tower, back to US14, and then west till it rejoins I90.

I wonder if Keyhole State Park is worth a stop?

I did the drive. In a 'C' pulling a toad, and overnighting in the KOA. Just my opinion, but there's such a thing as being too close. Rent "Close Encounters".

My experience, 36 foot DP with toad:
US 14 is fine
SR 24 is okay for motorhome towing, though plenty of curves
112 I can't comment on
US 212 is a great road -- one of my favorites, Belle Fourche towards Broadus and Hardin. Depending on construction!

Thank you everyone. Food for thought, appreciate it!