The Dan A. Hughes Unit (also called Devils Back) serves as a takeout point at river mile 30 for paddlers completing multi-day trips down the Devils River, with primitive campsites available nearby.

Access requires a Devils River Access Permit and advance reservations; the takeout is located on rough private roads requiring high-clearance vehicles with 8-ply tires, approximately 22 miles from Highway 277.

This is the only publicly accessible takeout for paddlers launching from the Del Norte Unit 15 miles upriver, making it essential for planning self-guided paddling trips on this remote, challenging river.