What is Devil's Den State Park known for?
What is Devil's Den State Park known for? Some of the park's unique characteristics are rock formations and caverns. An impressive rock dam spans Lee Creek forming Lake Devil, an 8-acre lake for fishing and boating with canoes and pedal boats for rent.
What is the history of Devils Den State park?
An Arkansas icon, this special place nestled in Lee Creek Valley was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park's rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the surrounding natural beauty.
Who held Devils Den?
Some 5,500 Confederates from Major General John Bell Hood's division ultimately captured Devil's Den from 2,400 defenders drawn from Major General David Bell Birney's division. It was one of the few Southern successes in that day's fighting.