Devil's Den State Park
Devil's Den State Park is a 2,200-acre (890 ha) Arkansas state park in Washington County, near West Fork, Arkansas in the United States.
A state park, 7 mi west of Winslow
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Alma, 20 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1933
Devil's Den State Park dates from 1933 and is run by Arkansas State Parks. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Winslow. Green months are the mild ones.
Devil's Den State Park
Devil's Den State Park is a 2,200-acre (890 ha) Arkansas state park in Washington County, near West Fork, Arkansas in the United States. Park amenities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, beginning in 1933. Devil's Den State Park is in the Lee Creek Valley in the Boston Mountains, which are the southwestern part of The Ozarks. The park, with an 8 acres (3.2 ha) CCC-built lake, is open for year-round recreation, with trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Devil's Den State Park also has several picnic areas, a swimming pool and cabins, with camping sites ranging from modern to primitive. Fossils of coral and crinoids can be found along the banks and within Lee Creek at Devil's Den State Park.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1933
- Area
- 2.5 acres
- Run by
- Arkansas State Parks
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1994)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Towns near Devil's Den State Park
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Devil's Den | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 7 mi east | 0 | 291 | $172K | — |
| Mountainburg | 10 mi southeast | 3 | 566 | $123K | — |
| West Fork | 11 mi north | 0 | 3,095 | $201K | B+ |
| Prairie Grove | 15 mi north | 142 | 7,798 | $256K | B+ |
| Lincoln | 15 mi northwest | 44 | 2,794 | $169K | C |
| Cedarville | 15 mi southwest | 7 | 1,760 | $165K | — |
| Greenland | 15 mi north | 24 | 1,274 | $228K | B− |
| Farmington | 18 mi north | 275 | 9,094 | $305K | B+ |
| Bell | 18 mi west | 0 | 384 | $145K | — |
| Summers | 19 mi northwest | 0 | 267 | $163K | — |
| Alma | 20 mi south | 522 | 5,906 | $234K | C |
| Short | 20 mi southwest | 0 | 299 | $114K | — |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Devil's Den
Other well-known places within 67 miles.
42 mi🏛 MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
67 mi🎢 Theme parkDogpatch USA
54 mi⛰ MountainMount Magazine
48 mi🛶 LakeLake Ann
52 mi📍 LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
37 mi🌲 National forestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
32 mi🏛 National Historic SiteFort Smith National Historic Site107K visitors a year
56 mi📍 LandmarkFort GibsonPhoto credits
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Dogpatch USA: Unknown, Public domain · Mount Magazine: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Ann: Michaelkrewson at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Ozark–St. Francis National Forest: Paul A. Mistretta, USDA Forest Service, CC BY 3.0 us · Fort Smith National Historic Site: Photolitherland (talk) Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gibson: Fred Q. Casler, Photographer, Public domain
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Visiting Devil's Den
What town is Devil's Den State Park near?
Winslow, AR, about 7 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Devil's Den State Park?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is Devil's Den State Park from Tulsa and Oklahoma City?
About 95 miles west of Tulsa and about 184 miles west of Oklahoma City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Devil's Den State Park?
Fort Smith Regional (FSM), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 96 miles.
Where should I stay near Devil's Den State Park?
Prairie Grove (15 mi, 142 hotel and restaurant jobs), Farmington (18 mi, 275 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Alma (20 mi, 522 hotel and restaurant jobs).
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