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MoorcroftMoorcroft, Wyoming

Stop for one night on I-90 to break the Gillette–Rapid City drive, or skip it: Devils Tower is 40 km (25 mi) north and the town itself is a 2-hour walk.

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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.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, wind, some seasonal closures)
Airports
GCC · RAP
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Moorcroft911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Wyoming road conditions (WYDOT 511)511

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Moorcroft, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–4
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$8–14
  • BeerBeer in a bar$4–7
  • Budget bedTent site at Keyhole State Park, a night, per roomUS$20
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Devils Tower access via SR 114West Texas Trail MuseumKeyhole State ParkMoorcroft Jubilee in July
Airports
GCC Gillette–Campbell County Airport (About 55 km (34 mi) west on I-90; the nearest commercial airport.) · RAP Rapid City Regional Airport (About 190 km (118 mi) east on I-90; more flights.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Moorcroft: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

1°C (34°F)

−12°C (10°F)

6 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−11°C (12°F)

6 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−6°C (21°F)

8 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

1°C (34°F)

7 rd

Nov

7°C (45°F)

−6°C (21°F)

6 rd

Dec

1°C (34°F)

−11°C (12°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town is a few blocks wide and the sights are outside it: Devils Tower is 40 km north on SR 114 and SR 24, Keyhole State Park 35 km northeast. There is no local bus; walk the centre, drive everything else.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Devils Tower National Monumentgo

Door to door: About 40–50 min

Drive SR 114 north then SR 24, about 40 km (25 mi)

The reason to stop here. Go early; the tower loop trail takes about 1.5 h.

Keyhole State Park

go

Door to door: About 35–45 min

Drive I-90 east to Exit 165, about 35 km (22 mi)

Camping, boating and reservoir views; a half day in summer.

Gillettego

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive I-90 west, about 55 km (34 mi)

Bigger town for fuel, groceries and more beds.

Sundance

caution

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive I-90 east then SR 585, about 45 km (28 mi)

Small; useful mainly as a fuel and food stop toward Devils Tower.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

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.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–90 excl. bed
Mid
$90–150 excl. bed
High
$150+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110US$110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Fuel, about 200 km of driving1 × US$25 · checkUS$25
Devils Tower entry per vehicle1 × US$25 · checkUS$25
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$43
Trip total≈ US$237 per person per day, bed includedUS$473

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–4
Diner breakfast$8–14
Burger or sandwich plate$10–18
Beer in a bar$4–7
Motel double roomHigher in summer.$70–180
Gallon of gascheck$3–4

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

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.
  • 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.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Wyoming road conditions (WYDOT 511)
511

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Wyoming road conditions511

Embassy

No embassies here; nearest consulates are in Denver. US emergencies: 911.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Gillette → Moorcroft, I-90: about 55 km (34 mi), 40 min by car
  • Moorcroft → Devils Tower: about 40 km (25 mi), 40–50 min by car

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?

Small town: call ahead for motel and café hours, especially in winter.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moorcroft. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, wind, some seasonal closures) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for GCC and RAP: last-drive times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster for downtown Converse St with rescue anchors (library, museum, cafés).
  3. Place pages with verified hours (West Texas Trail Museum, Keyhole State Park) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter and wind fixtures so I-90 and SR 114 gates can go green.

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