Keyhole State Park
About 41 miles. Make time for the reservoir, fishing, boating or a lakeside picnic. Marina rentals are seasonal; reserve and check weather directly.
Keyhole State Park ↗4 Spear Lodging · Hulett, Wyoming
Make a day of it.
Devils Tower country is made for unhurried exploring. Pick one big outing, leave room for a small-town stop, and come back to the ranch for a quiet evening.
Guest essentials & directions →A must-see
Devils Tower National Monument
About 24 miles from the ranch. Walk the Tower Trail, look for prairie dogs from designated viewing areas, or choose a quieter route such as Red Beds or Joyner Ridge. Bring water and allow extra time for parking in busy seasons.
Devils Tower / Bear Lodge is sacred to many Indigenous nations. Please leave prayer cloths and bundles undisturbed and do not photograph them.
Plan a visit with the National Park Service ↗Choose your pace
Water, woods & wide-open views
Cook Lake & Bear Lodge
Head into the Black Hills National Forest for a quieter forest outing. Access and services change by season; check current alerts and road conditions before you go.
Black Hills National Forest updates ↗A nearby stop
Hulett, about 11 miles away
Stretch your legs, visit the museum, browse local shops, grab coffee, or pick up groceries and an easy supper. The seasonal splash pad and other family recreation make a nice warm-weather stop.
Local hours and seasonal schedules change. Check with businesses before making a special trip.
Dining & local business directory ↗ Hulett Museum ↗Simple outing ideas
Keep the plan easy
Tower morning
Pack water, explore Devils Tower early, then stop in Hulett for lunch or a treat on the way back.
Slow lake day
Choose Keyhole or a forest stop as the main event. Check access first and bring what you need for a relaxed picnic.
Distances are approximate one-way road mileage from 87 Strawberry Hill Road: Hulett 11 miles, Devils Tower 24 miles, Cook Lake 28 miles, Keyhole 41 miles. Actual routes and seasonal access vary.
Before you head out
There is no cellular service at the ranch. Download directions before leaving, check the forecast and Wyoming road conditions, and save your route while connected to Wi-Fi. Rural roads can take longer than expected.
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Come back to ranch life.
After exploring, settle into the hot tub, gather around the table and enjoy a quiet Wyoming evening at 4 Spear Lodging.
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