Pompeys Pillar National Monument

Pompey’s pillar was a pleasant stop on our long drive! It was conveniently close to I-94, fun for the kids and a perfect way to stretch your legs!

Really nice tour guide, not far to walk, and nice little interactive place for the kids

A marvelous snapshot of American history. Was so glad that we stopped here. Not only was it a great stop to break up a long drive, bu it was a short drive off the road and easy to get to.

Loved the sidewalk design in the shape of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Great visitor center. Well done maps and exhibits. The stairway to the signature was easy, as was the slightly more demanding stairway to Clark's panorama on top of the pillar. Great views. Glad we took 30-60 minutes to make the stop.

Pompeys Piller was such an interesting and beautiful stop. It is the only surviving outdoor evidence of Lewis and Clark's expedition. You can see Clark's name carved into the stone. The Visitor Center is new and has some interactive exhibits. The trails are well maintained. I would recommend going all the way to the top. The river trail is quick and nice after all those stairs.

Pretty cool place! Sadly, there was a rock slide and they have the walk closed so we couldn't go up to see it. They are working on stabilizing the pillar to maintain the writing. There is still a nice trail to walk with board explaining Lewis and Clark's time there. I hope it opens up and I can see it up close one day! Aug 2020

Went to this National Park in July of 2020. There have been some rock slides recently and the main original signing from Clark is closed as they repair the rocks that caused damage to the stairs that led there. The rangers were wonderful and there is a lot of cool information on the trail up. Beware though. Mosquitos are everywhere and when they bite they leave huge welts. I left with about 15. It’s worth the stop if you have time!!

Walk was lovely. A fair number of stairs to go up the pillar so not the easiest if you have limited mobility. Even still, being at the base is neat if you are unable to go all the way up. Stop is conveniently located and accessible for a quick break.

Correct link:

https://www.blm.gov/visit/pompeys-pillar-national-monument

Lovely stop on a sunny winter day. Closed but you can park at the gate and walk in.

Nice stop right off the interstate. Says it is pet friendly but you’re not able to bring your dogs up to where the signature. So, if you want to see it you have to keep the pups in your vehicle before you head up the boardwalk. Otherwise the area is very nice and clean. Nice pit stop.