Moonshiner’s Cave, located just outside the boundary of Devil’s Den State Park in Northwest Arkansas, is not actually a cave but a bluff shelter with a rock wall that was likely constructed in 1905. The shelter was originally used as a root cellar for a pioneer family. The name “Moonshiner’s Cave” comes from a legend that suggests it was used for moonshining, although it is not confirmed. The cave is associated with a man-made rock cabin, and a date and initials from 1905 were carved into a rock next to the door, which is no longer there. The shelter is a short hike of about 0.8 miles roundtrip and is part of the Moonshiners Cave Trail. Visitors can expect to see cool rock formations and, after a good rain, a waterfall that adds to the location for photography. Devil’s Den State Park, which is nearby, offers cabins, camping, restrooms, and a visitor center.
