An Arkansas icon, this special place nestled in Lee Creek Valley was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the surrounding natural beauty. It now stands as one of the most intact CCC sites in the U.S., with a legacy you can see in its trails and buildings like its original cabins. Some of the park’s unique characteristics are rock formations and caverns. The park’s hiking, backpacking, mountain bike, and horseback riding trails lead to the surrounding Ozark National Forest.Devil’s Den includes 18 cabins with kitchens and fireplaces and 9 camper cabins. The park’s cafe is open seasonally. The pool is open in summer only. Also on-site is a group camp, standard pavilion and a store.Join park interpreters on hikes along trails and for a variety of programs and special events year-round, like the Ozark Mountain Bike Festival held annually in the spring. Mountain biking terrain found here includes historic routes like Fossil Flats, the first mountain biking trail in Arkansas State Parks. Explore the Trail
Multiple camping options including full-hookup RV sites, no-hookup sites, hike-in tent sites, and a dedicated equestrian campground with hookups and bathhouse access.
Historical Significance
Contains extensively preserved Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) construction from the 1930s, including native stone and wood structures and the hand-built 8-acre lake, making it one of the more intact CCC sites.Weather and SeasonsDevil's Den welcomes campers year-round, with each season offering its own rewards. Spring brings wildflowers and energetic crowds for events like the Ozark Mountain Bike Festival, while summer heats up with full amenities including the swimming pool and on-site cafe. If you prefer solitude and crisp air, consider an off-season visit when the trails are quieter and the fall colors paint the hillsides—just keep in mind that some facilities like bathhouses and the pool close during cooler months.
Natural Features and SceneryImagine waking to the sound of Lee Creek flowing past your tent, sunlight filtering through the dense canopy overhead. The park's 8-acre lake—hand-built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s—reflects the surrounding hillsides and provides a peaceful center to the campground. Throughout your stay, you'll encounter beautiful native stone and timber structures crafted by the CCC, their weathered facades telling stories of the workers who shaped this landscape nearly a century ago. Many campsites nestle right along the creek banks, offering that coveted combination of shade and the soothing soundtrack of moving water.
Geological RegionBoston Mountains (part of the Ozark Plateau)
Scenic ViewsScenic creekside settings and forested views from trails in the Boston Mountains; falls and creek vistas are common features.