A wilderness experience, on the river and on land.
By McKenna Moore
Far from cities and most people is Devil River State Park. A pristine river in Texas with clear water lined with scenic canyons and banks to explore that support a wide array of nature. Before picking which one to explore there are options to both!
After a quick mile hike to the river, you can enjoy swimming or fishing. Make sure you check the water safety tips before taking a dip as well as the fishing regulations for our river!
We also recommend paddling through the wild but scenic river. We do not recommend downriver trips unless you are an experienced paddler
If you prefer to stay dry you can explore on foot or bike the land of Devil's River State Park. You'll see a diverse area of nature, including protected rare animals and river and desert plants.
We have a very diverse nature here at Devils River. With three different ecological meeting in one place, they provide a habitat for all kinds of plants, fish, and wildlife. River and desert plants spread across the land along with vines, herbs, ferns, and mosses within springs. There are also different types of wildlife including endangered species such as the Devils River Minnow
Our River is one of the few ecologically intact rivers in Texas. Including a Finegan Spring on the Del Norte Unit shoreline, it also has three different stream conditions including deep pools, wide shallow areas, and rapids. We are proud of our primitive and unpolluted water due to no impoundments and public access. Make sure to follow our Leave No Trace principles if you come to visit.
Hours of Operation
Open: 8 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. on Monday.
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Fees
Entrance
13 years & older: $5 Daily
Children 12 and under: Free
Devils River Access Permit
$10 per person
Campsites
$10 Nightly
Paddler Campsites
$5 Per Person
Parks Trail Map
Latitude: 29.939694
Longitude: -100.970206
Park's Adress 21715 Dolan Creek Rd. Del Rio, TX 78840
Web-maps are not always right please use the direction below from our website
Don't forget to follow the Leave No Trace principles
1.
Plan Ahead & Prepare
3. Dispose of WasteProperly
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
7. Be Considerate of others
2. travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
4. Leave what you found
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
From Del Rio, go north on State Highway 277 for 45 miles, turn left on Dolan Creek Road (gravel) and go 18.6 miles to the SNA boundary. Dolan Creek Road is a rough 22-mile gravel/dirt county road with multiple low-water crossings. Use caution if you see flowing water! This is working ranch country, so please drive carefully and be mindful of loose livestock.
Just a River Trip?
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History of Devils River
Devil's River Sate is built from two separate units.First acquired the Del Norte unit in May 1988. In 2010 the TPWD acquired the 18,000acre of Dan A. Hughes unit Stars at night are big and bright
One of the best places for stargazing is right here at Devils River. 30 miles away from Del Norte, we are close to being away from nothing to see the beauty of the sky.
