Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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Aug 30
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
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Aug 31
9:30am - 10:00am

MTB Mondays: Trail Etiquette and Safety

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in to learn how to share the trail responsibly, pass safely, and ride with confidence while looking out for yourself and others.
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Sep 3
10:00am - 10:30am

Knot Here

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful in the outdoors. You’ll even learn what not to knot in this hands-on skills program.
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Sep 3
11:00am - 12:00pm

CCC: Built To Last Walking Tour

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil's Den State Park and view many of the structures they constructed that are still standing today on this walking tour. This walk is on some paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Sep 3
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Skull Sleuth

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Join a park interpreter to solve the mystery as we become skull sleuths.
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Sep 3
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Backyard Bass

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing as you practice your casting skills in this fun game!
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Sep 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bug Club Hike on the Monument Trail

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the complex world of bugs and join Devil’s Den State Park’s Bug Club as we hike along 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring water and insect repellant.
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Sep 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - Map Reading Basics

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What happens when the GPS fails? You use a map. Learn the basics of map reading to help you find your way. Gain confidence and know your outdoor adventures will be more safe and fun.
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Sep 4
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Tall Tales from the Ozarks

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover what’s happening around the park this weekend and then listen to legends that shaped the region, creating new memories with other campers.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

CCC Circuit Ride

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the visitor center and ending at Campground Area A, this...
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Sep 5
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Creek Crawl Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. We’ll walk along a 0.25-mile section of Lee Creek opposite to the Lake Trail to observe the organisms that live there. It’s recommended to wear shoes you...
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Sep 5
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Devil's Den Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's Den State Park. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps...
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Sep 5
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Create a Postcard

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Postcards are a snapshot of a moment and have a long history. Join a park interpreter to create your very own as we discuss why postcards have been so important.
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Sep 5
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Star Gazing Down in the Den

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring some lawn chairs or some blankets to sit on.
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Sep 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Fish Whisperer

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Become a fish whisperer by discovering about how the fish survive at Devil's Den State Park and use that knowledge to find the best fishing spots. We’ll also use that knowledge to design your own 3D paper fish.
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