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Devil’s Den includes 17 cabins with kitchens and fireplaces and 6 camper cabins. The park also offers 135 campsites (44 Class AAA, 4 Class B, 13 Class C, 24 Class D [no hookups], eight hike-in [tent only], and 42 sites with hookups in the horse camp that includes a bathhouse and access to the horse trails). The park’s cafe is open seasonally. The pool is open in summer only. Also on-site is a group camp, standard pavilion, playground, store, and meeting room.
Join park interpreters on hikes along trails including the 15-mile Butterfield Hiking Trail and for a variety of programs and special events year-round, like the Ozark Mountain Bike Festival held annually in the spring.
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Beautiful.
Some great hikes with choices of distance between very short and very long.
It is.... popular.... in places so be warned that there are a lot of PEOPLE on some of the shorter easier trails.
Rocky, decent elevations and awesome views. It was VERY dry but I imagine when the creeks and waterfalls are flowing its even better.
My wife and I loved the yellow rock lookout trail. It gets the blood pumping but isn't terribly demanding. It's pretty short, but just long enough to feel like you've really gotten into the wild a bit. We'll be back to explore the other trails!
Devil's Den State Park: Where Ozark Magic Untangles Your Soul (5 stars)
Nestled in the emerald embrace of the Ozarks, Devil's Den State Park isn't just a nature escape – it's a playground for adventure, a canvas for wonder, and a balm for the weary soul. My recent getaway with friends and family unveiled a tapestry of experiences so rich, I'm still lost in their echo.
The many times that we have been were woven with the thread of exhilarating hikes. We conquered the Devil's Den Trail, its limestone bluffs whispering secrets of ancient waters. We glided through sun-dappled forests on the Fern Trail, our senses lulled by the symphony of rustling leaves. And for the adrenaline junkies, the Monument Trail's rocky switchbacks offered a heart-pounding dance with gravity.
But Devil's Den isn't just about trails. Deep within the earth, Whispering Caverns held us spellbound with its cathedral-like chambers and dripping crystals. We emerged, blinking in the sunlight, only to be enchanted by the cascading beauty of Hawksbill Falls, its icy mist painting rainbows on the air.
Yet, this park's magic extends beyond the spectacular. It's in the crackling warmth of campfire stories shared beneath a star-strewn sky. It's in the lazy dips in Lake Devil, laughter echoing across the water. It's in the quiet moments spent watching fireflies paint the twilight with their ephemeral glow.
Devil's Den caters to every spirit. Families frolic in the pool, couples steal romantic moments on the scenic overlooks, and solo adventurers find solace in the whispering wilderness. The park offers cozy cabins for a rustic retreat, spacious campsites for stargazing adventures, and even horseback riding for those who want to explore on four hooves.
Leaving Devil's Den was bittersweet. But as I drove away, a sense of peace lingered. This park wasn't just a collection of trails and falls, it was an experience – a reminder that magic lives in the quiet whispers of nature, waiting to be discovered by those who seek it. If you're searching for a place to reconnect with yourself and the world around you, look no further than Devil's Den. It'll untangle your worries, rekindle your wonder, and leave you breathless with its Ozark magic.
Great place, beautiful trails and awesome views. Be aware that the signage is not super clear and that the cabin numbering (especially of the camper cabins) doesn't make much sense, and only the camper cabins are close enough to comfortably walk between if you have a large party. My family had an early thanksgiving here and it was great. 30+ people in nice accommodations for much cheaper that we could find on AirB&B.
