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    Devils River State Natural Area

    4.2 (9 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    So quiet all I could hear was the ringing in my ears
    Charlene P.

    This review is based on a camping trip in December. I love this freaking park! The sites are so remote, especially sites 5,6, & 7. As others have mentioned, this park is best visited and an SUV or truck. Or a car with high clearance. There are some great hiking trails. But the camping experience is awesome. I personally feel like it rivals Big Bend. Our nearest neighbor was 1 mile away. Park rangers were friendly as well.

    Brent L.

    OK y'all, pay attention to this and believe me when I say it! Do NOT attempt to visit this park unless you have a truck or SUV - do NOT do it in a regular car. You don't need four-wheel drive by any means, but I do recommend a vehicle with a bit more ground clearance and tough tires. The TPWD website has the following statement: "High-clearance vehicles with 8-ply rating minimum (to minimize flats and blowouts) are recommended. The nearest service station is 25 miles away and is not open all the time. The nearest full-service station is 65 miles away." A friend told me they got out there in a regular car, so I decided to try it. I got to the park head quarters but wasn't able to make it down to the river where all the trailheads are. Luckily, the park ranger told me about a trail that wasn't on the map, so the day wasn't a total bust. It's about a 1.25-mile walk from the HQ to this trailhead. It's located between camp sites one and two and has a white marker on the side of the road. After that, it's not marked at all, so talk to the ranger before you go out there, so he can explain where to go once you are on the trail - it gets tricky trying to find where to go and you could get lost! It's really beautiful country out there, but difficult to get to. The 22-mile road to get to the park HQ is part gravel and then parts of it are larger, sharp, jagged rocks. A couple of washed out areas of the "road" and some deep ruts in parts - hence the recommendation for high clearance vehicles and 8 ply tires. The 22-mile "road" is not part of the park and there are several ranches located along so, so keep your eyes peeled for wandering cows. I found one in the strangest spot coming around a curve. This natural area boasts 37,000 acres in two separate units. One of them is only accessible via kayak/canoe. Please, please, please, check the TPWD web site to plan your visit to this place. Hmmm... I'm sensing a truck and possibly a kayak in my future....

    It's a loong gravel road to get to this sign.
    Erin M.

    This is a natural area so it is very remote, as long as you are prepared for the long drive out it is definitely worth the drive! It is gorgeous! No cell service and no highway noise. It's fantastic! They have a compost toilet near the river and some flush toilets at the office. We will definitely return if we come back this direction!

    Jake H.

    Devils River is a beautiful area but it takes a bit to get there. Drive your SUV or vehicle with 4-wheel drive or you may get stuck. It was 19 miles of dirt roads at about 25 miles per hour. Not a ton of hikes here but lots of spots along the river to fish and kayak if you bring your own. You do have to hike in about a mile from the nearest parking lot. They have a few camping spots but it fills quickly. It is a beautiful area so go check it out.

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