Devil's Den State Park
N 35° 46.741 W 094° 15.195
15S E 386730 N 3960163
Devil's Den State Park...it is said the Devil lives in one of the caves in the park.
Waymark Code: WM18R
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2005
Views: 47
Situated at the bottom of a picturesque valley in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas is Devil's Den State Park. This 2,200-acre park provides some of the most spectacular Ozark Mountain scenery in the state. A clear mountain creek spills its cool, clear waters over the rocky valley floor with its downward flow slowed only for a moment by a picturesque, native stone dam. The park cafe, store and swimming pool overlook the peaceful 8-acre lake formed by the dam. Modern and primitive camping sites, picnic areas, hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails, and fishing combine to form a vacation setting second to none.
Lee Creek Valley was selected as the site for a state park in 1933. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the park’s major facilities. In the 1970s, Devil’s Den underwent a major facelift during which the native stone and log structures of the 1930s were renovated and preserved for use today and in the future. And more improvements are underway today.
Near the stream along the rocky valley, are the park’s 16 rustic cabins (one, two, and three bedrooms) with fully-equipped kitchens plus air-conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. Bask in front of the massive stone fireplace in the chill of the evening or sit outside in the early dawn and listen to the chatter of animal life.
Stretched along the valley floor, 97 campsites offer camping at its best. Many sites have electrical and water hookups
Whether you study the CCC architecture, hike the trails, attend interpretive programs, explore the valley's unique geologic formations or lounge lazily by the pool, memories of your stay at Devil's Den will bring you back time and again.
Devilish Location: Not listed
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