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Devils River State Natural Area - Dan Allen Hughes Unit, TX

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PARK HUNT DATES:
Nov. 20-23, Dec. 11-14, Jan. 15-18
The Dan Allen Hughes Unit will be closed from 5pm Nov. 16 until 8am Nov. 27, from 5pm Dec. 7 until 8am Dec. 18, and from 5pm Jan. 11 until 8am Jan. 22.

April 21, 2026 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. No wood fires or charcoal allowed. Containerized fuels (i.e. propane) are allowed. Open fires are prohibited along the Devils River State Natural Areas waterfront and at ALL TPWD Paddler camps.

The river is subject to flash flooding & is very isolated; located in rough terrain. This is not a river for beginners, small children or pets. Canoeists must watch the weather and pack accordingly. Exercise caution. Nearest Hospital is 40 miles.

A catch-and-release only fishing zone for smallmouth and largemouth bass is available in the Devils River from State Highway 163 Bridge (Bakers Crossing) downstream to the confluence of Big Satan Creek Canyon (Southern end of the South Unit on the upper reaches of Lake Amistad). This impacts both Units of Devils River SNA. No live bait permitted. Nearest public takeout point is about 15 miles downriver from the State Natural Area at Rough Canyon on Lake Amistad.

No Glass containers are allowed along the riverfront or in the river.

No gray water discharge allowed.

All trash generated must be carried out by users.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE:
$5 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The State Natural Area is CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Entrance gate is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm (Friday - Monday only).
Office is open from 8:30am - 4:30pm (Friday - Monday only).

Day pass users are required to exit the SNA via the automated gate by 10:00 PM, Friday-Sunday.
All users are required to exit the SNA by 5:00 PM, Monday.

Access to the SNA requires completion of an orientation conducted at Headquarters.

The State Natural Area is accessed by county and private roads, Miers Ranch Rd. and Private Rd 1500 (a rough gravel surface 10 miles from Highway 277). 4WD high clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. Tires should be of 8 ply rating minimum to prevent flats and blowouts. The nearest full-service station is 35 miles away in Del Rio.

Please call 512-389-8901 to reserve Devils River Access Permits or if you have questions about campsite reservations

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 737-289-3250
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Devils River State Natural Area - Dan Allen Hughes Unit
15166 Private Road 1500
Del Rio  TX  78840
Phone Number:
Information:  (830) 395-2256
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