Campers, bikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts get ready as more camping and outdoor adventure opportunities await at Devil’s Den State Park!
Devil’s Den State Park is hosting an open house for its new campground, trailhead, and parking.
According to a report from KATV, the open house will be held at the Devil’s Racetrack Trailhead tomorrow, Wednesday, December 14.
The trail is on the west side of the horse camp, which is located on Arkansas Hwy 220.
As per Arkansas State Parks, the Monument Trails are a collaboration between Arkansas State Park, Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation, and the Walton Family Foundation.
The Walton Family Foundation Home Region grant helped fund the Monument Trail project as well as the rehabilitation of the Fossil Flats Mountain Biking Trail as well as the 12 trails that were opened in May 2021.
The seven new hike-in and bike-in backcountry campsites are located near Lee Creek and can be accessed via the new parking area.
According to the Arkansas State Parks’ website, Devil’s Den State Park is considered the home of Arkansas mountain biking.
“Other mountain bike trails have come and gone in the park, but Fossil Flats has remained as a destination spot for mountain bikers. The trail was recently upgraded to Monument Trail status, and we were quickly reminded why the terrain of this area in lower Washington County was perfect for mountain biking. Now seven more Monument Trails have opened at Devil’s Den State Park,” the website indicated.
Devil’s Den features 17 cabins with kitchens and fireplaces and six camper cabins. The park also has 135 campsites (44 Class AAA, 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).
Featured image from Arkansas State Parks.
Devil’s Den State Park warmly invites campers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to an upcoming event to showcase its new campground, trailhead, and parking. The park also offers a range of recreational activities for visitors, including swimming, fishing, and paddle boating on Lake Devil. Additionally, the park’s scenic hiking trails, such as the Yellow Rock Trail and the Devil’s Den Trail, provide heartwarming views of the surrounding Ozark Mountains. I would highly recommend taking advantage of these opportunities for a memorable outdoor experience.