Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is the state’s most popular state park, drawing nearly 3 million annual visitors. Encompassing over 10,000 acres, Devil’s Lake is part of over 27,000 acres of public recreational land in Sauk County. The park is situated on ancestral Ho-Chunk lands, who know it as Tee Wakącąk (Sacred Lake), and includes many ancient effigy mounds that remain culturally significant today.
For more information, you can call the park directly at (608) 356-8301
Visit Devil’s Lake State Park
What Do I Need To Know?
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Come prepared! Let’s look at admission stickers, reservations and of course, busy weekends! Let’s go!
I Want To Camp At The Park!
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Find everything you need to plan your camping adventure at Devil’s Lake State Park. Let’s Go!
Got Only an Hour Or A Day?
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Find the “Must Sees” and the best choices for an hour or a day visit to Devil’s Lake! Let’s Go!
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Learn, Play, Explore!
Start At The Nature Center!
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The Devil’s Lake Nature Center is base camp for family activities, learning programs, expert tips, critters and more… Go!
Play All Day at DLK!
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Learn about the beaches, boat rentals, hiking trails, rock climbing, bird watching and all the activities Devil’s Lake has to offer right here! Go!
Explore Sauk County!
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Amazing parks, natural areas, hiking trails, bike trails, kayaking, boating, birdwatching, fishing and so much more just minutes from the park! Go!
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