• Devils Postpile Formation

    Devils Postpile

    National Monument California

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  • Shuttle Buses Have Stopped Running for the Season

    The Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile Shuttle has stopped for the season. Visitors are now permitted to drive into the valley. Interagency passes are now accepted for all visitors, or for those without passes, a $10/vehicle fee will be charged.

  • Road Delays Possible Through September and October

    A hazardous fuel reduction project will likely cause periodic delays of at least 30 minutes throughout the months of September and October. There will be large trucks on the Reds Meadow Road from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please drive carefully. More »

  • Devils Postpile Sets 37-Foot Vehicle Length Restriction on the Devils Postpile Access Road

    In order to improve public safety, Devils Postpile will be enforcing a limit of 37 feet for vehicles on the short monument access road. This is not for the entire Reds Meadow Road. Large vehicles can still access Forest Service campgrounds in the valley. More »

For Teachers

The fee waiver process has changed. Educators looking for a fee waiver, visit the Plan a Field Trip Page for more details.

Environmental education opportunities are available for educational groups at the Postpile. Please call us at 760-934-2289 or contact us via e-mail for more information.

Ranger led programs and informational packets are available on request.

 
A Ranger talks to a school group about the Postpile.
A variety of educational opportunities exist for schools, including ranger led programs.
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Did You Know?

The tops of the Postpile's columns

Devils Postpile is one of the finest examples of columnar basalt in the world.  Approximately 55% of the formation's columns are six-sided. More...