Join us at Lake Ouachita State Park for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, December 19, 2025. This event will include a morning bird count within our official count circle, followed by an…

What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.

Take a step back in time as you join a park interpreter inside the historic Café — a space hand-built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In this 30-minute program, you’ll learn the story of the CCC…

Learn the basics of nature photography with a park interpreter as we wander along a section of the Outlaw Loop.

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.

Take a walk around the heart of the part of the park to see some of the CCC Structures while listening to the story of how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil’s Den State…

There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…

There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…

Celebrate the season like it’s 1933! Sip hot chocolate, enjoy cookies, and discover holiday traditions from the decade when Devil’s Den State Park was built. Test your knowledge with 1930s trivia and…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…

Celebrate the winter solstice with some yummy Dutch oven baked apples, paired with rich stories of the Ozarks and the history of Dutch oven cooking. Simple, sweet, and steeped in heritage, it’s the…

Create a Winter Solstice themed nature journal to capture all that you discover during the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Celebrate the winter solstice by creating your own handmade lantern. Join a park interpreter for a simple, cozy craft that brings a little extra light to the darkest night of the year. All supplies…

Embrace the Winter Solstice’s enchanting embrace as we come together for a lantern walk, illuminating the longest night with the warm glow of lanterns. Join a park interpreter in celebrating the…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…

Join a park interpreter for a gentle 2-mile hike along the Monument Trails as we enjoy the fresh air and winter scenery. Take a break from the holiday bustle, stretch your legs, and connect with…

Join a park interpreter for a fun 2-mile hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and enjoy the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. We know you’re not quite ready to retire your holiday gear — bring out…

Gather at the historic CCC-built Café Pavilion for a warm, relaxing evening by the fire. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider while connecting with friends, family, and nature. Take in the glow of the…

Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a campfire as we explore the stories that shaped Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park interpreter in the quiet magic of an Ozark morning to hear about the…