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Go Deep Inside the Devil's Den

Published by Spencer Spellman, Writer

Country: United States

The Experience

Devil's Den State Park in the Arkansas Ozarks certainly isn't a typical U.S state park. The 2,500-acre park, built in the 1930s, contains the largest sandstone crevice in the U.S. Sandstone caves, crevices, bluffs and ravines are found throughout the Park, which is unlike any other state or national park in America.

A staple among U.S. state parks, Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas was one of the earliest. Since then, and to this day, it has drawn outdoor enthusiasts of all types to trek through its landscape. Devil's Den is a Midwest gem.

Situated in Lee Creek Valley, Devil's Den State Park is a perfect getaway for travellers who want to get away from it all. With 143 campsites, the Park features a wide-variety of camping options ranging from full hook-ups for RVs, to the bare essentials for tent campers. There are also a couple of primitive campsites for backpackers too.

Visitors not accustomed to camping can stay in one of the Park's seventeen rustic cabins. These include a fireplace, heating, air conditioning, and a kitchen. They are the best alternatives during the winter months. A swimming pool and an 8-acre lake (which offers fishing and pedal boats) are also available.

There are multiple trails that wind in, out, and around Devil's Den State Park. These trails cater to both the young novice hiker and the experienced backpacker, and most backpackers take the 15-mile Butterfield Hiking Trail. There are also bicycling trails available for the mountain cyclist, as well as horseback trails that feature multiple watering spots for the horses. Yellow Rock may be the most popular trail as it offers one of the best overlooks of the whole Park.

Sandstone and limestone caves and crevices can be found throughout. The Devil's Den Self-Guided Trail is 1.5 miles long and passes by two of the most popular caves: Devil's Den, and Devil's Ice Box. Devil's Den is the biggest at 550 feet in length, while Devil's Ice Box is named for the cool breeze that emanates from inside.

The Park's caves are the most popular trekking areas, and are excellent for exploring. Unlike many other caverns and caves in the U.S., guided tours are not offered at Devil's Den State Park. The caves are safe, but nevertheless, visitors have to be extremely careful when exploring them.

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When to Go to Devils Den State Park

Spring and fall are the best time of year to visit. Early fall is good for backpacking and taking long hikes when the days are longer. Since it's a state park, it offers great camping options for all types, and for those who don't relish camping, you can still enjoy the Park's cabins, which are offered year-round. Fireplaces in the cabins are available to use from September until May.

Odds n' Ends

There are many intricate trails throughout Devil's Den State Park, and guests should be completely prepared, taking plenty of snacks and water, and a good map or GPS navigation system. Some of the trails are long, which should be kept in mind during the winter, when days are shorter. Of course the best guide is to talk to the park rangers, and take their recommendations.

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