“Backyard Adventure”, On Hold
Each year we like to take you along on a "Backyard Adventure" or two via social media to share some new Wisconsin destination ideas and insights into what you'll need to do to make it happen for you. We had…
June Visitor Numbers
Approximately 395,000 visitors came to Devil's Lake State Park in June of this year. 394,956 was the software estimate based on the number of cars that passed through the park's 3 main entrances on the north and south shore. (South…
S’Mores and Perseids Aug 12th
The annual S’Mores and Perseids program is coming up this Thursday, August 12 at Devil's Lake State Park starting at 8:30 pm. Meet near Behind The Rock Elm Shelter near the north shore boat launch. The Perseids Meteor Shower is the…
Hurry to Check Out The Prairie Flowers in Bloom!
You still have time to get out and see the oceans of flowers blooming on local prairies. While some, such as the purple coneflowers & wild bergamot are nearly done for the year, others such as black-eyed Susans and compass…
Bike 4 Trails! Well, 3 ½ Anyway!
Wisconsin's 101-mile "Bike 4 Trails" route from Marshland to Reedsburg combines the Great River, the La Crosse River, the Elroy-Sparta & the 400 State Bike Trails. While a few riders will make this into a day trip, most folks stretch…
Sauk County Fair This Weekend!
The Sauk County Fair is located just a few minutes from Devil's Lake State Park and will be another entertainment option for campers and park visitors this weekend! (July 12th-18th, 2021) Here's the info: Come to the Sauk County Fair…
Pileated Woodpeckers at Devil’s Lake
Did you know that birders come from all over to try to see Pileated Woodpeckers at Devil's Lake State Park? It's a good choice as they are fairly common in the park and around the Baraboo Hills region. One easy-to-see…
Dances With Dirt Event This Saturday!
You can expect Devil's Lake State Park to be busy again this Saturday, July 10th as the park hosts the annual "Dances With Dirt" trail running / marathon event. Runners will be on most trails east of the lake itself…
Is The Beach Safe From E.Coli?
As you know, a couple of weeks back we had elevated levels of E. Coli on Devil's Lake State Park's North Shore Beach. Just a few days later, the water tested fine and the advisory was dropped. The big question…
Fireworks Display in Baraboo 2021
Baraboo's Festival Foods Fireworks will be held this Sunday, July 4th at the Sauk County Fairgrounds starting around 9:30 PM. The gates will open at 5 p.m. Parking is $5. The county fairgrounds are is just minutes from Devil's Lake State Park.…