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Devils Tower, Wyoming: Close Encounters at Devils Tower

A campground just outside Devils Tower National Monument shows the film "Close Encounters" nightly, outdoors, with the monolith looming in the background.

Devils Tower KOA

Address:
60 WY-110, Devils Tower, WY
Directions:
Devils Tower KOA. Just outside the entrance gate to Devils Tower National Monument, on the north side of Hwy 110.
Hours:
Film starts at dusk. (Call to verify)
Phone:
307-467-5395
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Close Encounters at Devils Tower.

Close Encounters at Devils Tower

There's certainly something special about watching Close Encounters with Devils Tower in the background. KOA continues their nightly showing of this iconic movie. Definitely a bucket list item.

[Luv2RV, 08/20/2025]

Close Encounters screening at Devil's Tower.

Close Encounters at Devils Tower

The Devils Tower KOA still shows Close Encounters of the Third Kind in the shadow of the tower as the sun goes down.

[Jody High, 06/26/2022]
Close Encounters at Devils Tower

The adjacent Devil's Tower KOA shows "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" nightly on the deck while the monolithic tower's silhouette looms in the background.

[Mindy, 07/04/2015]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Prairie Dog VillagePrairie Dog Village, Devils Tower, WY - < 1 mi.
Devils TowerDevils Tower, Devils Tower, WY - < 1 mi.
Random Missile LauncherRandom Missile Launcher, Hulett, WY - 20 mi.
In the region:
Rockpile Museum, Gillette, WY - 45 mi.

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