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Devils Postpile National Monument
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Devils Postpile National Monument is a great place to bring educational groups.

National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other bona fide national and international educational institutions to obtain a waiver of entrance and access fees, provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and that the resources or facilities the group proposes to use support those purposes. 

For the 2008 summer season, the Forest Service will honor educational fee waivers from the date the road opens (unknown at this time) through July 3rd and September 2nd through October 31st. Please note, however, that in order to receive this waiver, groups must travel in official vehicles (e.g., buses); carpools of private vehicles (including large passenger vans) are not allowed.

During the 2008 peak season (from July 4th to September 1st), fee waivers are not available.

In order to qualify for a fee waiver, educational groups must obtain an official fee waiver form.(see below) Once completed the form should be returned along with a letter on official school letterhead describing the educational nature of the visit. This form must be signed by the monument’s Superintendent; upon Superintendent approval the signed copy of the fee waiver will be returned to the school. Bring the signed fee waiver form with you to present for entry into the monument.   

 
Please download and print the Official Fee Waiver Form (PDF, 781KB), fill it out, and fax it back with a cover sheet to (760) 934-4780. 

Be sure to include contact information on the cover sheet in case the fax comes in illegible.
In the winter, the monument provides a gateway to High Sierra back country skiing.  

Did You Know?
Winters in Devils Postpile can be rough! The monument receives over 400 inches of snow each year thanks to our unique location in the Sierra Nevada. This provides great recreational opportunities for experienced backcountry skiers.

Last Updated: May 11, 2008 at 08:44 EST