Sad news today. Former Devil's Lake State Park Naturalist and author Ken Lange has passed…
Devil’s Lake State Park and all other Wisconsin State Parks closed due to Covid 19 will open May 1st. Here is the press release;
Wisconsin State Parks Update
Effective, May 1, 2020, nearly all Wisconsin State Parks properties will be open. Annual admission passes and/or trail passes are required. New hours for all properties will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. All properties will close weekly on Wednesday.
Camping will remain closed through May 26, 2020 – full refunds will be issued to those with reservations.
The following properties will remain closed for the health and safety of the public, staff, and property integrity:
• Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area
• Pewit’s Nest State Natural Area
• Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area
• Dells of The Wisconsin River State Natural Area
There will be no opportunity to purchase admission passes on-site. If you haven’t already, please purchase via phone at 1-888-305-0398.
Capacity will be limited at all properties to prevent overcrowding.
All facilities, including restrooms and drinking fountains, will be closed.
We will continue to monitor property conditions and make adjustments as needed to limit the spread of COVID-19, protect natural resources and provide safe and accessible opportunities for Wisconsinites to enjoy the outdoors.
Visitors are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles, maintain social distancing and choose opportunities for outdoor recreation that are in their local community to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
For more specific details, visit: https://dnr.wi.gov/covid-19/
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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Just old grumpy I guess but:
RESTROOMS AND BUILDINGS
Restrooms at all state properties will be closed. This includes the closure of restrooms on properties currently open to the public.
How is THIS going to work at destination Parks?
Other locals have same concern!
I’d volunteer for Wednesday clean up duty but not so much if there are no bathrooms!
I share your concerns. I’m betting this was an issue with PPE, but certainly not thought through to the practical result.