Devils Tower & Prairie Dog Town Webcam

The Devils Tower & Prairie Dog Town Webcam provides a live view of the south face of Devils Tower from the amphitheater area in Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming. The camera also overlooks the park road and pullouts serving the monument’s popular prairie dog town.

The National Park Service calls this camera simply “Prairie Dog Town,” but the impressive view of Devils Tower itself deserves to be part of the name.

From this lower vantage point, the Tower rises dramatically above the Belle Fourche River valley and surrounding ponderosa pine forest and grasslands.

Watch Devils Tower Live

The webcam provides an excellent look at the south face of Devils Tower and the landscape surrounding its base.

Weather can dramatically change the scene throughout the year. Summer thunderstorms may build rapidly around the Tower, while fog, clouds, rain, and occasional wildfire smoke can reduce visibility.

Winter transforms the landscape with snow covering the surrounding hills, prairie, and roads.

Because the camera updates regularly, it is also useful for checking current visibility before visiting Devils Tower National Monument.

See the Devils Tower Prairie Dog Town

The prairie dog town lies in the grasslands along the park road near the Belle Fourche River.

The colony covers roughly 40 acres and is home to more than 600 black-tailed prairie dogs. Several paved pullouts along the park road allow visitors to stop and watch the animals.

Prairie dogs are active during the day and are often seen standing beside their burrows, feeding in the grass, communicating with other members of the colony, or quickly disappearing underground when danger approaches.

The prairie dog town also attracts other wildlife. Foxes, deer, raptors, and other animals may be seen in the surrounding grasslands.

For additional live views, explore our Devils Tower National Monument Webcams and Wyoming Webcams.

About the Devils Tower Prairie Dog Town

The prairie dog town at Devils Tower National Monument is located in the grasslands of the Belle Fourche River valley near the main park road.

The colony is home to black-tailed prairie dogs, a native Great Plains species known for living in highly organized communities called towns.

Prairie dogs aren’t actually dogs. They are members of the squirrel family and get their name from their distinctive bark-like warning calls.

The Devils Tower colony covers approximately 40 acres and contains more than 600 prairie dogs.

Their extensive network of underground burrows creates habitat that benefits numerous other species, making prairie dogs an important part of the prairie ecosystem.

Predators including foxes, badgers, coyotes, eagles, hawks, and other raptors may hunt around prairie dog colonies. Deer and numerous bird species also frequent the grasslands around the Devils Tower town.

Visitors can watch the prairie dogs from several paved pullouts along the park road. The South Side and Valley View trails also provide opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape.

Spring, summer, and fall generally provide the best opportunities for wildlife watching. Prairie dogs are active throughout the day, although activity may decrease during severe winter weather.

Visitors should observe prairie dogs from a distance and never feed or approach them. Although they may appear tame, prairie dogs are wild animals.

With Devils Tower rising above the surrounding landscape, this is one of the most memorable wildlife viewing areas in the monument.

See Devils Tower National Monument Webcams

Why Use the Devils Tower & Prairie Dog Town Webcam?

• Watch the south face of Devils Tower live.
• View the prairie dog town area and park road.
• Check current visibility around Devils Tower.
• See snow and changing weather conditions.
• Watch seasonal changes across the prairie.
• Look for wildlife in the surrounding grasslands.
• Check conditions before visiting the monument.
• Enjoy a classic view of Devils Tower from the Belle Fourche River valley.

Where is the Prairie Dog Town Webcam located?

The webcam is positioned at the amphitheater area in Devils Tower National Monument and looks toward the south face of Devils Tower.

What does the webcam show?

The camera shows Devils Tower along with the park road and pullouts near the prairie dog town.

How large is the Devils Tower prairie dog town?

The prairie dog town covers approximately 40 acres and is home to more than 600 black-tailed prairie dogs.

Can I see prairie dogs on this webcam?

You may occasionally spot wildlife, but this camera provides a broader view of Devils Tower and the prairie dog town area. The National Park Service has a separate camera specifically focused more closely on the prairie dogs.

What other wildlife lives around the prairie dog town?

Foxes, deer, birds of prey, and other wildlife may be found around the colony. Prairie dogs themselves are an important food source for several predators.

Is the Devils Tower & Prairie Dog Town Webcam live?

Yes. The National Park Service currently lists this camera as active. The still image refreshes approximately every 60 seconds.