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Devils Postpile National Monument
Plan Your Visit
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Devils Postpile National Monument is located in the heart of California's Eastern Sierra. As such, a wide variety of recreational activities is available in the region. Within the Monument's nearly 800 acres, visitors can explore the area's unqiue geology, take a day-hike along the John Muir or Pacific Crest trails, or simply enjoy a meal in our day-use area alongside the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin river. From camping, backpacking, and day hikes to fishing, photography, and horseback riding, there's something to do for everyone!
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![Devils Postpile's Maintenance Shop under 2006's winter snowpack. Devils Postpile's Maintenance Shop under 2006's winter snowpack.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922193707im_/http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/images/PlanYourVisit_Winter_285pix_1.jpg) |
NPS Photo | Winter in the Monument can be harsh. Last year's record snowfall obscured most of the Monument's buildings from view. |
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While planning your upcoming visit, it is important to remember that Devils Postpile National Monument is only open during the summer months.
Although opening dates can vary depending on snow conditions, the Monument usually opens in mid-June. By mid to late October, early winter storms in the High Sierra typically begin to cover the area with a white blanket of snow. For the next seven months, the Monument will lie buried beneath the snowpack until the spring melt wrestles the area from winter's grasp.
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![Maps of the Area Maps of the Area](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922193707im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/DEPO_Map-Thumbnail.jpg) View a Map of the Monument Trails and Surrounding Area more... | | ![Learn more about accessibility features in the Monument. Learn more about accessibility features in the Monument.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922193707im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/DEPO_handicap-icon.jpg) Accessibility at Devils Postpile Facilities and trails more... | | ![Reds Meadow Shuttle Reds Meadow Shuttle](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922193707im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/DEPO_BusHiLite.jpg) Mandatory Shuttle System In Depth more... | | ![Camping at Devils Postpile Camping at Devils Postpile](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922193707im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/DEPO_CampingHiLite.jpg) Information on Camping Camping at Devils Postpile more... | |
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![Artist rendering of the new Paradise Visitor Center. Artist rendering of the new Paradise Visitor Center.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922193707im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/MORA_ParVC.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
The park is currently building a new visitor center at Paradise & rehabilitating the historic Paradise Inn. The new visitor center will be more sustainable and less expensive to operate than the existing visitor center. The Paradise Inn, after 89 years of use, is in need of extensive rehabilitation.
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Last Updated: November 27, 2006 at 18:01 EST |