Devils River State Natural Area

Devils River State Natural Area
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Devils River State Natural Area
Devils River State Natural Area
LocationVal Verde County, USA
Nearest cityDel Rio, Texas
Coordinates29°55′22.84″N 100°58′13.18″W / 29.9230111°N 100.9703278°W / 29.9230111; -100.9703278
Area37,000 acres (15,000 ha)
Established1988
Visitors7,883 (in 2025)
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
WebsiteOfficial site

Devils River State Natural Area is a 37,000-acre (15,000 ha) nature reserve consisting of the sections of three ecosystems, the Edwards Plateau, the Tamaulipan mezquital and the Chihuahuan Desert. It is located in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. Named for the whitewater Devils River that runs through it, the area was once part of a large working ranch, but purchased by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1988. Devils River State Natural Area is a remote location surrounded by private ranches. Floating on the river is a three-day trip, with no modern conveniences available. While campsites are available, campers are advised to bring all basic necessities with them. Visitors are required to remove everything they bring into the area.