Why Devils River State Natural Area is a Must-Visit in Texas
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 8. 09. 2024
- Discover the Amazing Devils River!
In southwest Texas, where there are hardly any big cities or lots of people, you'll find one of the most beautiful and clean rivers - the Devils River! Imagine clear, spring-fed water flowing past rocky ridges, picturesque canyons, and bushy banks. It might take a bit of driving, around 22 miles on country roads, to get to the Devils River parks headquarters, but trust us, it's totally worth it!
Once you're there, you can hike and explore to see one of the most breathtaking and crystal clear waters in Texas. This park is perfect for adventures and you can go swimming, paddling, and fishing at the Devils River. Even though it's not the easiest place to reach, the effort is super worth it!
Come with us as we take a look at The Devils River State Natural Area in Del Rio, Texas. It's going to be a fantastic journey!
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The Devil's River State Natural Area doesn't disappoint
It's amazing! We have plans on going back.
@@MrSTravelQuest I still want to make an attempt on off-trail there to get to the top of a cliff
@@hikingwithjackieboy I know you can go off trail, but the grass too high. I donât want to step on any snakes đ
@@MrSTravelQuest when I tried it the brush was too rough to get through and I was worried about snakes
What up
Weâve heard talk of this state natural area many times but havenât visited. It looks like a destination! Thanks for sharing!
I heard nothing but great things about the Devils River, most videos were about Kayaking. We had to check it out and werenât disappointed. Thanks for watching and hope yâall venture out to the Devils River.
Wow, that water is beautiful! Awesome park and awesome video!
Thank you Reuben! It was a long drive to HQ, but hiking to the river was well worth the effort.
This one is on my Texas bucket list!
You wonât be disappointed! Every Texan needs to see this at least once đ
Head up to Balmorhea (BAL muh RAY) for the State Park's pool there... fantastic. It's actually 'in' Toyahvale (a "suburb" of Balmorhea - or is it the other way around? ha ha). There's always the Frio River, running thru Leakey, Texas ("LAKEy" not LEEKY) at Garner State Park, world headquarters of rock-skippers). I can recommend the whole Pecos River 'valley' especially at the end of July, all of Aug and early Sept because that's harvest season for corn AND best yet - CANTALOPE.
Hey Max, we went two years ago. It's an amazing park. Once the camping area opens back up, we're there. Check out that video here- czcams.com/video/lymOFefjyQE/video.html
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We hope you check out this park, itâs truly a đ.
Wow! Looks beautiful!! Thanks. Had never heard of it!
Itâs amazing and worth the trip. Planning on going back soon to kayak.
Looks like a really beautiful park! Love camping or hiking near water. As long as it isn't packed with mosquitoes that is lol.
No mosquitoes and they had some campsites for Campers. Itâs a nice park and worth checking out. Lake Amistad National Park near this park too đ
I hadnât heard about this river until I started watching your videos.
Glad we could highlight this park. It's worth checking out. We have been a few times and love swimming in the river.
Thanks for your video, it's very informative đđđ going today Thanks to your video
@@DINGO-j6f Thank you for watching. We hope you have a great experience and enjoyed your visit.
Great video, thank you.
Thank you so much đ
I want to go and visit this beautiful place. I live down the road in San Antonio but that Our TEXAS, hidden with soul moving surprises.
I'm saving this vid as a great intro guide. Thank you and I am hoping to see you all real soonâŁïž
Itâs worth a trip and you wonât be disappointed. The river is the most pristine water in the whole state of Texas. Itâs amazing how clear it is. We plan on revisiting soon to kayak. Safe travels and happy hiking đ
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Wow...the Devil's River looks so beautiful.
It's amazing in person! I wish I could capture how blue the water looked.
This place looks amazing. I can't wait to check it out.
Yâall would love it! The hardest part is the 22 mile dirt road.
@@MrSTravelQuest I'm thinking our new truck can handle it.
@@TexasFamilyCamping Iâm sure it can, be ready to see plenty of wildlife. 22 miles on the dirt road. We seen deer, foxes, armadillo and birds.The hike to the river not bad. It reminded me of Franklin Mountains trails.
The last time I was near the Devil's River, camping, I witnessed a caravan of people, perhaps 40 males, with identical plastic backpacks, traversing up-river.. I guess they were out sight-seeing?
Who knows, we never see anyone out there when we visit.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Havenât made it down there yet, but am looking forward to it someday! My favorite is the Frio, but this looks like it could definitely give the Frio a run for itâs money. :)
We love the Frio River, you will fall in love with Devils River once you visit. Itâs the clearest water Iâve seen across Texas.
I would love to go & explore that area. Just need to get the right type of kayak first. The one I got now would just get torn apart.
The Devils River Amazing! You can Kayak in the park boundaries with no issues đ
Monday thru Friday? I was looking for a go to for the weekend
Open Friday, Saturday, Sun and Monday. (Closed Tues, Wednesday and Thursday)
First time hearing about this park. Is there any other trails beside this one?
The other trail was a 12 mile loop. We wanted to hike it, but ran out of time. Park closes the gate at 5pm for Day use area.
iâm going next weekend with my great dane. weâre so excited! i drive a low clearance mazda3 hatchback⊠should i have concerns driving it into the park? iâve driven it off road in the canyons of california before. it wasnât smooth, but doable at very low speeds. or should i borrow my roommates renegade?
You can make it. The road is about 22 miles of dirt road before you get to HQ. Canât wait to hear about your trip. Itâs a hidden gem đ
You guys have a good vibe! I am heading there this week. How are the camp sites?
Camp sites are spaced out with a total of 8 primitive sites. If you can, try and get campsites 1. Itâs closest to the showers and WiFi. The park is prettt quite, enjoy đ
@@MrSTravelQuest Thanks for the heads up! Great channel!
@@editor4958 Thank you so much đ
So no camping?
4 primitive campsites and one bunkhouse.
so if I don't have a car that drives 4 wheel drive, don't bother going?
You can probably do it, just be prepared for 22 miles of bumpy road. The water amazing.
@@MrSTravelQuest I'll be driving a Ford fusion and will be by myself. Is it best to stay in Sonora?
@@xxcorey23xx Sonora or Del Rio are good places to stay near Devils River. You can definitely make it in a car. The only issue would be if it rained. Cell service is spotty and the nearest full service station about 65 miles away. Itâs worth the trip, the hardest part is getting there.
@@MrSTravelQuest I see. Thank you for your advice, and loving the video. When I saw an image of this place on a blog, I knew I had to make my way here. I don't have a kayak or anything, but I can still hike and do some swimming here I assume?
@@xxcorey23xx Yes sir you can hike and swim here. I seen plenty of videos highlighting the kayaking. I decided to check it out and see for myself. It's worth traveling to see the crystal clear water. If you hike pass through Finegan springs you will not be disappointed. The water is crystal clear and cold. That's the area you might see some folks swimming. We seen maybe 5 people coming/going on the trail. It's very peaceful and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
I will have *nothing* to do with anything named after the Devil/Satan. I choose God Almighty.
Itâs used to be called San Pedro (Saint Peter) before itâs name changed by Texas Ranger Jack Hays in the 1840s.
Itâs a name, man. Chill out.