Welcome to Devil’s Den State Park, one of 52 beautiful, historic
state parks, each with their own special mission. The other thing
they each have is a geocache. This adventure is based around
visiting all 52 state parks. Each park cache has a clue that you
will need to find the final, 53rd cache located somewhere in the
state. Just download the clue sheet and start your adventure. We
encourage you to upload photos on the geocaching.com page when
you find one and also to tell us about your visit to the park on
the state park blog. As an extra incentive, For
a limited time you can pick up an Arkansas State Park geocoin at
the final location and send it on it's way to visit parks
throughout the world!
Devil’s Den State Park is located in Lee Creek
Valley, a picturesque setting in northwest Arkansas's Ozarks
Mountains--ancient sedimentary mountains renowned for their natural
beauty and lush oak-hickory forest--was selected as a park site in
the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to
craft the park’s CCC/Rustic style wood and stone structures
including an impressive native stone dam that spans Lee Creek in
the heart of the park forming peaceful 8-acre Lake Devil. Rental
canoes, tandem kayaks, pedal boats and water bikes are available at
the park.
Hiking, backpacking, and mountain bike trails lead to backcountry
areas of Devil's Den State Park and the surrounding Ozark National
Forest.
Seventeen fully-equipped cabins featuring kitchens and fireplaces
are nestled in the natural beauty of this park. The cabins are
available throughout the year. Their wood-burning fireplaces are
available for use from October through April.A park cafe and
swimming pool (both open in summer only) overlook the lake.
Groceries, gifts and snacks can be purchased at the park store.
Campsites [143 sites: 44 Class AAA, 12 Class B, 13 Class C, 24
Class D (no hookups), eight Hike-in (tent only) and 42 sites with
water and electric hookups in the Horse Camp that includes a
bathhouse and access to the horse trails] are spaced along the
valley.
The park includes a group camp, standard pavilion and mountain bike
trails.
Miles of hiking and multiple use trails wind through Devil's Den
and the surrounding Ozark National Forest. Caves, crevices and
bluff overlooks can be explored here. Take a wet-water hike up Lee
Creek, or trek the 15-mile Butterfield Hiking Trail. This
well-maintained trail from the park through the Ozark National
Forest leads backpackers deep into the hills and hollows of the
rugged scenic Ozarks.
Backpackers can choose from two primitive camp areas. Hikers are
required to obtain a free backcountry permit at the visitor center
before venturing onto this trail. Many outdoor enthusiasts visit
Devil's Den State Park with the express purpose of exploring one or
more of its many caves and crevices. Most of the park's caves are
crevices associated with a unique sandstone crevice area, the
largest such area in the U.S. The longest of these is Devil's Den
Cave (550 feet). You can visit on your own (flashlights required),
or participate in a strenuous guided cave exploration hike offered
once a week during the summer. Others may wish to explore Farmer's
Cave, a relatively small, gated limestone cave located at the west
end of the park. Parties interested in exploring this cave must
meet set guidelines in order to obtain a free first-come,
first-served permit at the visitor center. The presence of both
sandstone and limestone caves at one park is quite rare and makes
for a unique caving opportunity at Devil's Den State
Please check the park Web site for hours of operation. Park Permit
Number PT15-02
Plan some time for each of the parks and enjoy your visit. Learn
about natural, cultural and state history. Take in a hike, a swim,
a boat ride. Go fishing, cycling or just relax. For more
information on geocaching in an Arkansas State Park visit our
geocaching page. For information on
geocaching throughout the Natural State visit Arkansas
Geocaching. Have a great time and we’ll see you in a
park!
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