This Easy Canoe Trip In Arkansas Transports You To The Middle Of Nowhere
There doesn’t seem to be a busier time than when summer winds down. Even if you’re not taking kids to school or attending classes yourself, there’s a certain bustle that just can’t be avoided. If you’re needing a quiet escape there’s a natural area along the east side of the state that’s the perfect getaway. Don’t be fooled by the name, Seven Devils Swamp outside of Cominto is a nature lover’s paradise. Let’s take a peaceful paddle around this Arkansas wildlife area and enjoy the chance for reflection.
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Seven Devils Swamp may not sound like the most pleasant of places but it's actually a rather nice day trip.
A couple of different urban legends surround the name of the area. The most common story line involves a hunter seeing seven devils instead of seven lakes. In spite of the folklore, the area is a peaceful paradise. For directions to Seven Devils Swamp, use this map.
The areas marked paddle trail is fantastic way to tour this unique swamp.
The best thing to do is simply mark the boat ramp in your GPS and paddle around the swamp. The cypress and tupelo trees make you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere but using a GPS and following the markers will keep you from getting lost.
You can expect to see all sorts of critters along the trail.
Birders in particular will be delighted with this area since Seven Devils Swamp does have an active bald eagle nest. An assortment of herons as well as anhinga (also known as water turkey) live in the area, too.
If you're needing more time to explore this area, feel free to extend your excursion.
The state park is about 35 miles away from the swamp and offers up to Class AAA camping as well as cabins. For directions to Lake Chicot State Park from Seven Devils Swamp, use this map.
This is the perfect place to feel like you're in the middle of nowhere.
The peace and quiet of the swamp makes it quite the unsuspecting hidden gem.
For a particularly peaceful photo tour of the swamp, watch this video:
Have you ventured out to Seven Devils Swamp? We would love to see your photos in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
If you’d like to see the Natural State from a different perspective, hike to the top of this gorgeous mountain.
Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
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