Devil's Den State Park — Attraction in Prairie Grove

I stayed at cabin 1 here, and it was awesome! The bed might be a full instead of a queen, but I'm not sure. The back patio was nice, and there's a grill out there. The whole place has a nice rustic feel to it, as well it should for a place originally built by the CCC. It's fully equipped with everything you need to make basic meals. Didn't see any pans for baking, but they had a cookie sheet. You can see in one of my photos that they also have a mixer, toaster, and blender as well as a coffee pot. You get one thing of coffee, so bring your own if you want more! You also have an iron and ironing board in the bedroom, and there's a second blanket in the dresser. If you come in the winter, they drop off a bundle of wood each day you're there, which is nice.

The jacuzzi tub is HUGE. I didn't use it, so I don't know how well it works or if you run out of hot water before it fills.

If you go into tech withdrawal, there is a TV with satellite.

My one complaint is that the fireplace lets some of the smoke into the room. We had to open both a window and the back door to let it out, and I was coughing up a storm. Everything smelled like wood smoke. Still enjoyed roasting marshmallows and hotdogs.

Do come with all the food and such that you need because the nearest store is twenty minutes away. Also, I had no cell service on Google Fi. However, the visitor center and the cafe both had WiFi. The sundial outside of the visitor center is a poke stop, too. The cafe is only open seasonally, though, so don't go thinking about breakfast like I did! (Because I didn't read the blurb in the pamphlet like I should have...)

The trails here are awesome, and they seem to have a guided tour of some sort just about every day, though I missed all three that we offered when I was there. There's one that goes through some of the remaining foundations of buildings used by the CCC, one that goes 10 miles through the Ozarks, and one that's 1.5 miles that starts at the visitor center. There's also a really cool dam.

I went on the 1.5 one, and the pictures here are from that. It was sprinkling the whole time, so that might have added to the little waterfall. It was super cool! It was my first time to go up a mountain, and it was gorgeous.

If you stay here, you'll enjoy yourself if you like this sort of...

Devil's Den State Park: Where Ozark Magic Untangles Your Soul (5 stars)

Nestled in the emerald embrace of the Ozarks, Devil's Den State Park isn't just a nature escape – it's a playground for adventure, a canvas for wonder, and a balm for the weary soul. My recent getaway with friends and family unveiled a tapestry of experiences so rich, I'm still lost in their echo.

The many times that we have been were woven with the thread of exhilarating hikes. We conquered the Devil's Den Trail, its limestone bluffs whispering secrets of ancient waters. We glided through sun-dappled forests on the Fern Trail, our senses lulled by the symphony of rustling leaves. And for the adrenaline junkies, the Monument Trail's rocky switchbacks offered a heart-pounding dance with gravity.

But Devil's Den isn't just about trails. Deep within the earth, Whispering Caverns held us spellbound with its cathedral-like chambers and dripping crystals. We emerged, blinking in the sunlight, only to be enchanted by the cascading beauty of Hawksbill Falls, its icy mist painting rainbows on the air.

Yet, this park's magic extends beyond the spectacular. It's in the crackling warmth of campfire stories shared beneath a star-strewn sky. It's in the lazy dips in Lake Devil, laughter echoing across the water. It's in the quiet moments spent watching fireflies paint the twilight with their ephemeral glow.

Devil's Den caters to every spirit. Families frolic in the pool, couples steal romantic moments on the scenic overlooks, and solo adventurers find solace in the whispering wilderness. The park offers cozy cabins for a rustic retreat, spacious campsites for stargazing adventures, and even horseback riding for those who want to explore on four hooves.

Leaving Devil's Den was bittersweet. But as I drove away, a sense of peace lingered. This park wasn't just a collection of trails and falls, it was an experience – a reminder that magic lives in the quiet whispers of nature, waiting to be discovered by those who seek it. If you're searching for a place to reconnect with yourself and the world around you, look no further than Devil's Den. It'll untangle your worries, rekindle your wonder, and leave you breathless with its...

Let me preface this with I absolutely love state parks and have previously heard nothing but good about devil's den so I was REALLY looking forward to our 1st visit. This was the worst camping trip I have experienced 🥴 The good: Camper cabins were clean, well furnished, easily accessible and close to the bathrooms/showers. 10/10 on these. The Bad: check-in is only from4-5, if you arrive late and have an issue no one is there. We arrived at 7 after calling to confirm check in and the padlock code. When we tried to access the cabin it didn't have the correct code keyed to it. We called the emergency 24hr number that rang for over an hour. No way to leave a message so we just kept calling and calling. We had to sit at the visitor center that entire time because it's the only place with free wifi to allow you to make a call. Everywhere else in the park you have to pay for the wifi. During this time we tried to wave down the park ranger 3 times but he just kept driving. Finally after an hour my son chased him down in his truck and he very politely let us in and apologized for the inconvenience. The next morning we went to check in and told them the code was incorrect and it took us over an hour to get in. They didn't even apologize. Then sold me wood that she didn't have a key to. Wood I needed to make breakfast. I waited again over an hour for them to unlock the wood to find it was completely empty. So then we waited another hour for them to get wood. The caves were all closed and apparently had been for quite a while which is one of their main attractions. They also do not allow swimming in any of the rivers or creeks attached to any of the trails any longer. They instead tell you the only swimming allowed is in the pool, which they charge for. They also require you to get out of the pool from 230-3 everyday so they can treat the pool however it took 50 minutes to do so while we visited. I will say the park is beautiful and if you can manage to read the very convoluted map there are some beautiful trails but overall a very...