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    Devil's Den State Park Campground maintains a dedicated horse camp area with convenient access to numerous equestrian trails throughout the Ozark Mountains. The campground features manure bins and spacious sites designed to accommodate both horses and riders. Trails originating from the horse camp connect directly to over 20 miles of multi-use paths suitable for horseback riding. Basic amenities include drinking water, picnic tables, and access to clean toilet facilities. The roads leading to the equestrian camping area can be challenging for larger rigs, so arriving via Highway 170 from West Fork provides the easiest access for horse trailers.

    Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch offer additional equestrian camping options near West Fork. Both properties provide direct trail access with varied terrain suitable for riders of all experience levels. Wilderness Rider features primitive camping arrangements where horses and riders can experience the natural environment with minimal facilities. The trails throughout the area traverse scenic Ozark landscapes with creek crossings, wooded sections, and occasional rocky terrain. During hunting seasons, equestrians should wear bright orange while riding outside park boundaries. Most horse-friendly campgrounds in the region require reservations, especially during peak spring and fall riding seasons when moderate temperatures create ideal trail conditions.

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      1. Devil's Den State Park Campground

      4.7(88)11mi from West ForkRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas.  The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen.  The facilities and amenities have been great. "

      "Located. 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 It was so beautiful we winded up staying 4 nights. There was so much to see. I really loved the trail up by the caves."

      from $20 / night

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      2. Rivers Edge RV Park

      3.5(4)19mi from West ForkRVs

      from $25 - $75 / night

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      3. Byrd's Adventure Center

      4.1(16)30mi from West ForkRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Camped near the river and had a wonderful time exploring the off-road trails near the area."

      "This is one of the best campgrounds in Arkansas. Dog friendly"

      from $10 - $22 / night

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      4. Rivers Edge RV and Stables

      3.0(2)19mi from West ForkRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Plenty of drive thru lots for big rigs. Higher end RV park, spacious lots, all utilities included. Beautiful new bathhouse kept very clean. Highly recommended!!!"

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      5. Roaring River State Park Campground

      4.2(48)49mi from West Fork169 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Located in South Missouri it is an easy day trip into Branson Missouri or Eureka Springs Arkansas. Very well located and very well run by the state."

      "Campground 1 was tucked up in an inlet that went back into the valley. It dead ends at a wonderful trailhead. The west side on CG#1 is lined by a beautiful creek that runs into the rotating river."

      from $16 - $53 / night

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      6. Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

      4.5(25)47mi from West Fork40 sitesTents

      "The sign said "campground full" but thanks to another review we disregarded this and found an open site, as did the person who drove in behind us."

      "You wake up every morning to the sound of the Buffalo River coursing by just a few hundred yards away, and are greeted by the breathtaking view of the bluffs you are surrounded by!"

      from $20 / night

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      7. Beaver Lake Hide A Way

      3.3(6)31mi from West ForkRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Easy access to Rocky Branch boat launch ramps"

      "Nice and close to beaver lake. They had kayakes to rent and jet skies. Fishing is good as well. Also lots of wild life! Owls, lizards, tons of birds, deer, and foxes. I would definitaly come back!"

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      8. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

      4.6(14)49mi from West ForkRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They also have normal cabin rental and tiny home rentals that were perfectly positioned around campground and fishing pond. My only complaint would be that the sites are really compact."

      "Also hiking trails. Also some tent sites. There is a whole new section for Class A and large 5th wheel campers now."

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      9. Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch and Adventure Park

      4.6(5)41mi from West ForkRVs, Tents

      "They continue to upgrade trails and add beautiful camping spots. This is a family room ranch and Donny and Lynn are wonderful hosts. I always come home feeling reconnected with myself and family"

      from $15 - $90 / night

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      10. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

      5.0(9)50mi from West ForkTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They have horse back riding and tons of world class rock climbing. Very safe and clean. Facilities were just fine."

      "Car camp, hammock, tent camp, or rent one the cabins to enjoy the roaming goats and horses around the property. Infamously known in AR as one of the best climbing spots."

      from $5 - $245 / night

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    • Gonzo A.
      Jan. 3, 2025

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      A Park Must When in Arkansas

      Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas.  The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen.  The facilities and amenities have been great.  The sites are generally spacious.  If you want the best experience - grab one of the sites along the ridge (83, 85, 87) - these have a great view off the back and offer incredible space.  There are several hiking trails within the park and other activities during warmer months (i.e. pool).  If you have a large rig - make sure to take the West Fork exit off I-49 vs. the south exit (Winslow).  There's no cell service whatsoever but Wifi (paid) is offered by the park.  Make sure to stock up on supplies beforehand - there are not many options within that area as far as food and services.

    • Melanie W.
      Jul. 29, 2016

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      Love the mountains!

      Stopped at Devils Den State Park on my way home from Missouri. Located. 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 It was so beautiful we winded up staying 4 nights. There was so much to see. I really loved the trail up by the caves. I loved all the unique rock formations. I enjoyed the learning trail. I got a little book that gave identification of plants and trees. The plants and trees had wood plaqus with a number on it. Then you looked up the number in the book. I learned trees I didn't know. The trail was beautiful and at the end of Trail there was a beautiful suspension bridge crossing over Lee creek. I also took a hike down the bike trails along the creek. It was wonderful camping. We we on the upper road campground and it was an awesome view looking down at everything. There weren't many campers so it was really peaceful. They have all kind of camping. They have nice hike in trail camping too. I loved going to sleep hearing the waterfall, crickets, frogs, and birds. In the evening I saw bats flying from there caves and feeding. I had a blast wading in the creek. I loved being surrounded by thick lush forest. I am looking forward to returning.

    • Napunani
      Dec. 13, 2022

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      Lots of shade in Campground E

      Follow route alerts by taking AR170 at West Fork from Interstate 49! 

      Do not go to Visitor Center to check in while towing. Go to campsite, unhitch, and then go to Visitor Center. 

      Fayetteville for Walmart, Target and other box stores + Braun's Ice Cream

      Jakes in West Fork Harps grocery store & fuel 

      PROS 

      Senior discount 

      No fee to make my own on-line reservation

      Dark sky friendly 

      Quiet during weekday stay

      Campground E has lots of trees 

      Campsite asphalt parking pad level 

      Metal picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate that consumed half of the ring and metal lantern hook 

      Good space between most campsites 

      Campground E trash bin at every other campsite 

      Clean toilet/shower facility 

      Ample TP, hand soap and an electric hand dryer in toilet facility Campground E

      Climate controlled toilet/shower facility. Felt great on a 38 degree morning! 

      Park ranger drive thru campground during daylight hours 

      Good signage throughout park concerning burn ban 

      Good assistant park superintendent presentation at the park amphitheater regarding the CCC constructing DDSP 

      Nice hiking trails 

      Squirrels will eat from your hand
 in Campground E

      CONS 

      No cell service. Pay phone at campground toilet/shower facility 

      Only free WiFi is at camp store by the pool. We purchased WiFi from park vendor Viasat $20 unlimited for 3 days for one device 

      Cannot see or hear creek from site 89 

      Sewer connection at rear of site pad 

      No privacy from any other campsite in Campground E 

      Cannot move site picnic table 

      No camp host

    • Cheri H.
      Jul. 4, 2023

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      It was ok, I wasn’t super impressed

      I had heard so many great things about this park but I was not that impressed. The sites are fairly close together. There’s no signs warning that if you are in a large RV you shouldn’t come in on a certain highway. They do have equestrian trails and a campground to accommodate campers with horses. They have a lot of hiking trails. There are cabins and a pool.

    • Hannah W.
      Oct. 15, 2018

      Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

      Close sites, beautiful area

      We rolled in at 8pm on a Friday night. The sign said "campground full" but thanks to another review we disregarded this and found an open site, as did the person who drove in behind us. The 26 sites are in two layers, one closer to the parking lot, one closer to the woods, river and bluffs. Rangers patrol regularly and are very helpful. There is a ranger station beyond the horse campground which is a pleasant walk or a quick drive. We stopped there to get our National Park stamp! Easy access to a trail directly from the lot, or walk beyond the horse camp to the Old River trail head. Centerpoint Trail is a 15 minute drive away and offers access to the Big Bluff/Goat Trail. Caution drivers: the road in to the campground is windy and steep. A sign warns against bringing RVs. However there were an enormous bus and tons of horse trailers and campers at the bottom of the hill - braver people than I:) Bathrooms are clean, dimly lit at night presumably to keep bugs out. Each site has a lantern pole, fire ring and picnic table. Lost Valley Trail and shelter are a 10-15 minute drive away. Since it was raining we cooked our dinner in the shelter. Overall a beautiful place with great access to multiple trails as well as river access. Sites are a little close, but if you're fine with having neighbors 20 or so feet away, we highly recommend:)

    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 19, 2021

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      Beautiful scenery

      General: Located in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas, you can enjoy time off the grid (we had limited cell service when we were at the summit of the Yellow Rock Trail but none in the campground). Limited rainfall resulted in less dramatic (or non-existent) waterfalls that are otherwise boasted of during other times of the year but the scenery was still beautiful, especially in the fall. 

      Sites/Facilities: Many different camping options (some loops have full hookups while others do not have hookups and there is a dump station near Loop E), a hike-in campground, a group campground, and an equestrian campground. There are also 17 rustic cabins (1-3 bedrooms with kitchens and a/c and heating plus nearby bathrooms). We camped in Loop E and there was reasonable separation between the sites. The pads were paved. Each site had a metal picnic table, lantern hook, and fire grate. Many of the sites provided shade from the many trees. 

      Bathhouse: Like some other Arkansas state parks, there are two bathhouses in some loops, and they were open on alternating days so that the other one may be cleaned and sanitized (Covid related policy). While the open one in Loop E was clean, the several soap dispensers were empty which does not make sense to me when hand washing is recommended. You also need to bring your own towel, which I have been doing regardless. There are showers but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how good they are. 

      Activities/Amenities: Hiking! I highly recommend the Yellow Rock Trail and the Devils Den Trail plus there are several others. During the summer, you can rent paddle boats and canoes. There are several areas with picnic tables throughout the park. There is also a swimming pool, although I did not see it when we were there in October(it would only be open in the summer). Firewood is available for sale.

    • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 1, 2017

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      Beautiful park with lots to do

      This is a gorgeous park, even on a rainy weekend. I stayed in Campground E, one of 5 campgrounds in the park, not including the equestrian campground or the walk in tent sites off of Campground A. E was a large campground, with mixed tent and RV camping, with some sites along Lee Creek. Each site was well equipped with paved parking pads, nice flat sites for tents (some gravel pads, some just grassy areas), and many of the spots had electic and water. All had campfire rings, picnic tables, and grills. There were two nice hiking trails leading out of this particular campground, and some of the other campgrounds (A in particular) also had good trails. The bathhouses were really nice and modern and very clean. What I liked about this park, besides the great hiking trails, were all of the historic CCC buildings. There is a really neat scenic overlook that was built by the CCC near the Yellow Rock trailhead, and if you step in the visitor's center, you are actually in the old CCC motor pool. There is a really nice statue and plaque commemorating the work of the CCC in building the park near the lake and cafe.

    • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 7, 2019

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

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      Amazing State Park with something for everyone

      I have been to Devil's Den State Park twice now and this is my favorite state park in Arkansas. Devil's Den State park has something for every camper, no matter how you prefer to camp. Tent camping, hike in camping, RVs, cabins, they have it all. Want to bring your horse, you can do that as well. Devil's Den has some great hiking and mountain biking trails, from short to long. If you only do one trail be sure that is the Devil's Den Trail, you won't be disappointed on this 1.5 mile trail. If you want a longer trail there is the 15 mile Butterfield Hiking Trail. Devil's Den campground includes 135 campsites ranging from basic tent sites to full hookups for the RV crowed and horse sites. Campground are all paved with paved parking pads. Individual sites have tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings and a first for me, hooks for hanging your lantern. Flush toilets and showers are included. If you like to swim they even have a pool. Park has a store to provide your food needs. Sites all appeared to be well spaced. If you want complete privacy the word is get one of the walk in sites, you will have a bit of a walk but the reward is complete solitude. Lee Creek runs through the park and a 8-acre lake which allows fishing and boating with canoes and pedal boats. You need to reserve your site before hand or at the visitor center. One thing I do like is if you arrive to late to register at the visitor center, then you can just grab an empty site for the night, you just have to register the next day by 10am.

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      Got the Bull Tan hat and have been wearing it for about a month now. Hat fits great, looks great. This is a very well made hat with quality materials and made in the U.S.A. It has held up amazing well in all weather conditions, sun, heat, rain and even snow and continues to hold its shape. I have a lot of hats and this one is one of my favorites.

    • R
      Nov. 23, 2020

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      Perfect Getaway

      We bought our first camper this year and have loved staying at Devil's Den. We made 4 trips there and enjoyed each one. The RV sites have full hookups and most are well shaded. There's easy access to Lee Creek and trails that lead from the campground around to the dam, pool and gift shop.

      They also have a horse camp, tent camping, cabins and camper cabins. Whether you're looking to relax or explore one of the many hiking trails, there's something for everyone!

    Guide to West Fork

    Devil's Den State Park in the Ozark Mountains offers a variety of camping options beyond its dedicated horse camp. The park sits at an elevation of approximately 1,200 feet with access to over 20 miles of multi-use trails. Campgrounds in the West Fork area feature a mix of riverside locations and mountain views, with camping seasons generally running year-round but experiencing peak usage during spring and fall.

    What to do

    Dirt biking and ATV riding: At Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch and Adventure Park, guests can explore miles of trails. "There are miles and miles of ATV and single track trails for dirt biking. Creeks, waterfalls and buffalo everywhere," notes Mike B. The property offers primitive camping with minimal facilities.

    Rock climbing: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch provides extensive climbing opportunities for all skill levels. "Horseshoe canyon is one of the biggest climbing and bouldering locations in the southeast area. Beautiful pastures and surrounded by rock that hundreds come to visit," shares Luke O. The ranch features camping areas with bathroom facilities, outdoor tables, and unique wildlife experiences.

    Fishing: The Buffalo River at Steel Creek Campground offers excellent fishing spots. "Great Campground with restrooms and running water. Campground sits next to the Buffalo River and Roark Bluff background," says Joey C. The campground maintains flush toilets and drinking water stations, with sites situated in a large open field.

    What campers like

    Wildlife viewing: Campgrounds near West Fork provide opportunities to spot diverse wildlife. At Steel Creek Campground, one camper noted, "Lots of wildlife such as deer, elk and if you are lucky black bears." The surrounding natural areas support various animal species that frequently visit camping areas.

    Varied terrain: Byrd's Adventure Center offers diverse landscape features. "The river runs right through the property. There are a ton of trails to explore. They have a store and restaurant on site," explains Desiree Y. The 800-acre property includes multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels.

    Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds often provide facilities suitable for all ages. "My favorite camping spot yet. Aside from the extreme humidity this was a great family getaway. Pool, great trails, and the creek/river kept my kids entertained and worn out!" reports Melissa M. about Devil's Den State Park Campground.

    What you should know

    Accessibility considerations: Some equestrian campgrounds have challenging access roads. As an alternative, Rivers Edge RV Park offers "Plenty of open good size sites year round. Lots of permanent campers here but also lots of transient overnighters," according to John F. This provides an option for those seeking easier access with RVs.

    Seasonal closures: Campgrounds may close unexpectedly due to weather conditions. "Campground is currently (April 7) closed for maintenance and flooding. Call before you go!" warns Jo about Devil's Den State Park.

    Reservation requirements: Most equestrian campgrounds near West Fork require advance bookings, especially during popular riding seasons. "Make sure to stock up on supplies beforehand - there are not many options within that area as far as food and services," advises Gonzo A.

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