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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Moorcroft
Moorcroft, Wyoming
Stop for one night on I-90 to break the Gillette–Rapid City drive, or skip it: Devils Tower is 40 km north and the town itself is a 2-hour walk.
Moorcroft is a town of about 1,000 people on Interstate 90 in northeast Wyoming, at 1,309 m. It exists for travellers as a cheap bed and a fuel stop between Gillette and the Black Hills, and as the closest small-town base for Devils Tower National Monument, 40 km north. There is one small museum, a handful of motels and cafés, and no reason to stay more than one night unless you are using Keyhole State Park.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Moorcroft, Wyoming
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, wind, some seasonal closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $90–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · Wyoming road conditions 511
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner breakfast | $8–14 |
| Burger or sandwich plate | $10–18 |
| Beer in a bar | $4–7 |
| Motel double room | $70–180 |
| Gallon of gas | $3–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GCC · Gillette–Campbell County Airport
- About 55 km (34 mi) west on I-90; the nearest commercial airport.About 34 mi (55 km) west on I-90; the nearest commercial airport.
- RAP · Rapid City Regional Airport
- About 190 km (118 mi) east on I-90; more flights.About 118 mi (190 km) east on I-90; more flights.
Typical fares
- Gillette → Moorcroft, I-90
- about 55 km (34 mi), 40 min by carabout 34 mi (55 km), 40 min by car
- Moorcroft → Devils Tower
- about 40 km (25 mi), 40–50 min by carabout 25 mi (40 km), 40–50 min by car
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
You need a car. The town is a few blocks wide and the sights are outside it: Devils Tower is 40 km (25 mi) north on SR 114 and SR 24, Keyhole State Park 35 km (22 mi) northeast. There is no local bus; walk the centre, drive everything else.You need a car. The town is a few blocks wide and the sights are outside it: Devils Tower is 25 mi (40 km) north on SR 114 and SR 24, Keyhole State Park 22 mi (35 km) northeast. There is no local bus; walk the centre, drive everything else.
See and do
Known for
- Devils Tower access via SR 114
- West Texas Trail Museum
- Keyhole State Park
- Moorcroft Jubilee in July
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Devils Tower National Monument | Drive SR 114 north then SR 24, about 40 km (25 mi)Drive SR 114 north then SR 24, about 25 mi (40 km) | About 40–50 min |
| Keyhole State Park | Drive I-90 east to Exit 165, about 35 km (22 mi)Drive I-90 east to Exit 165, about 22 mi (35 km) | About 35–45 min |
| Gillette | Drive I-90 west, about 55 km (34 mi)Drive I-90 west, about 34 mi (55 km) | About 40 min |
| Sundance | Drive I-90 east then SR 585, about 45 km (28 mi)Drive I-90 east then SR 585, about 28 mi (45 km) | About 40 min |
Sleep
- Yellowstone Ave (I-90 exit strip)
- Motels and RV parks closest to the interstate; easiest for one night with a car.
- Downtown Converse St
- Walkable to the museum, cafés and bars; a few blocks of town.
- Keyhole State Park
- Campground and marina rooms 35 km (22 mi) northeast, off I-90 Exit 165; book ahead in summer.Campground and marina rooms 22 mi (35 km) northeast, off I-90 Exit 165; book ahead in summer.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Where is the gas station? | Where is the gas station? |
| How far is Devils Tower? | How far is Devils Tower? |
| Do you have a room for tonight? | Do you have a room for tonight? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Distances are long and services thin: fill the tank in Gillette or Sundance before heading north to Devils Tower.
- Winter brings wind, snow and ice on I-90 and SR 114; check Wyoming road conditions before driving.
- Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads toward Devils Tower and Keyhole.
- Some motels and cafés are seasonal or close early: call ahead in winter.
A quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are driving distances, winter road conditions on I-90 and SR 114, and thin services after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Moorcroft yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Devils Tower access via SR 114
- West Texas Trail Museum
- Keyhole State Park
- Moorcroft Jubilee in July
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Moorcroft, revision 4795165 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4795165
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
MoorcroftMoorcroft, Wyoming
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No embassies here; nearest consulates are in Denver. US emergencies: 911.
Small town: call ahead for motel and café hours, especially in winter.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/moorcroft). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.