Devils Postpile National Monument
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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 from the park: Reds Meadow Road Access Restrictions in 2026
Hours
Devils Postpile National Monument
Today: Sunrise to Sunset (October No Overnight Parking, Oct 16 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Every day | All Day |
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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.
Visitor centers
Devils Postpile Ranger Station Closed today
Devils Postpile Ranger Station
Today: Closed (Limited Hours in 2026, Jul 2 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 3:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 31 – Jul 1: Closed for the Season (closed)
The ranger station is open summer only
About this park
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.