Below is a general overview of Devil’s Lake State Park camping rules. Rules are subject to change should be reviewed when you arrive at the park.
Automatic Check-In
Campers should proceed directly to their reserved campsite after the designated check-in time of 3 p.m. Campers will be automatically checked-in through their reservation. DNR staff may periodically stop by campsites to verify check-in. Campers should keep a copy of their reservation on hand or available on a mobile device for staff to verify the reservation.
General Rules
- Please be courteous to your camping neighbors. At no time may the noise on a campsite create a disturbance or interfere in any manner with other people’s enjoyment of the park.
- A camper or tent must occupy the reserved campsite by 3 p.m. on the second day of the reservation and be present for the duration of the reservation. If you do not check in and occupy your reserved site before 3 p.m. the day after the scheduled arrival date and remain for the duration of the reservation, you will forfeit the site. Campers on first-come, first-served sites must occupy the site the first night and any consecutive nights for which they have registered.
- Devil’s Lake State Park closes at 11pm. After this time you must stay on your site.
- A site may not be occupied by more than a “non-family group” of six persons or a “family” of parent(s) with their dependent children and not more than 2 guests.
- You may not set up camp between 11pm and 6am.
- No unregistered visitors are allowed on your site during closing hours.
- Only two vehicles are allowed at each campsite at one time. Vehicles must be on the parking pad. Each campground does have an extra parking area.
- Fires are allowed in rings only. Do not leave fire unattended.
- You may not cut down wood from the park. Firewood must originate from within 10 miles of the state property. You can buy firewood in the park and you will find firewood available locally – either for sale in nearby communities, or on the property as dead and downed wood.
- Do not pound nails into trees or cut any living plants.
- Fireworks are illegal. Anything that flies or explodes is considered a firework. “Snakes” and sparklers are allowed. Always ask a ranger before using anything that may be questionable.