Devils Backbone Wilderness
| Devil's Backbone Wilderness | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ozark County, Missouri, USA |
| Nearest city | Willow Springs, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36°44′3″N 92°8′42″W / 36.73417°N 92.14500°W |
| Area | 6,687 acres (2,706 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Devils Backbone Wilderness is a protected area in Missouri that is maintained by the United States Forest Service and was designated as such by the United States Congress in 1980. The wilderness area now has a total of 6,687 acres (2,706 ha). Devils Backbone is located within the Willow Springs portion of the Ava-Cassville-Willow Springs Ranger District, of the Mark Twain National Forest, near Willow Springs. It was named for a prominent ridge down the center of the area. Devils Backbone Wilderness is one of eight wilderness areas protected and preserved in Missouri.