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Train Derailment at Devil's Lake State Park

Trail Derailment At Devil’s Lake.

Sunday evening at Devil's Lake State Park a number of train cars derailed just south of the South Shore crossing within the park. No one was injured and there were no hazardous materials on board. There are no more details…

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Air Quality, Smoke at Devil's Lake State Park, May 19, 2023

Air Quality Alert Through Saturday

It's smokey out there! Visitors To Devil's Lake State Park will want to take note of the current air quality alert if planning to hike up the bluffs between now and lunchtime Saturday. Note that people with heart or lung…

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Spongy Moth Spray 2023

Spongy Moth Spraying, Thursday, May 18th

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 18th, an airplane is scheduled to spray parts of Devil's Lake State Park with the bacterial insecticide "Foray" to control Spongy Moth caterpillars that threaten to defoliate and kill valuable trees in public use areas such as picnic…

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Kayaking by Sandstone on the Baraboo River

Baraboo Top 5 Summer Attractions?

Baraboo, Wisconsin is about 1 mile north of Devil's Lake State Park and is a charming city in the heart of Sauk County. Known for its natural beauty, history, and culture, Baraboo has plenty of attractions that will keep visitors…

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Ice on Potholes Trail

Dangerous Trail Conditions

Some trails at Devil's Lake State Park are clearly dangerous or impassible due to ice and water buildup on stone stairways. We recommend avoiding some trails until weather conditions stabilize. South-facing stairways such as Balanced Rock, Potholes & the CCC…

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deer forest

Deer Gun Hunting Continues

You may see news articles or posts today (11/28) telling us that the deer gun season has ended in Wisconsin, but don't put away your bright colors just yet! While the most popular "deer gun" season ended yesterday, muzzleloader season…

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Marijuana?

Marijuana Check-in!

I totally get it, being out in nature, hanging out at your campsite... just chillin'. The photo above was caught on one of our "Critter Cams" and as you can see they look like they may be rolling their own…

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Wild Parsnip

Watch Where You Walk & Where You Sit!

Every year we talk about the dangers of various plants in the park such as poison ivy and wild parsnip. These are plants that for some people can cause anything from mild itching to intense pain and scarring. (I know,…

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Spongy Moth Spray

Spraying Scheduled for Monday, May 23rd.

Heads Up! - Devil's Lake State Park is scheduled to be sprayed for Spongy (Gypsy) months MONDAY, MAY 23RD, 2022. Notices have been posted around the park's campgrounds. Sorry, no specific time was posted. We have additional information at http://devilslakewisconsin.com/2022/05/11/aerial-spraying-at-devils-lake-in-may-june/…

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Plane Spraying Insecticide

Aerial Spraying at Devil’s Lake in May & June.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be spraying areas of Devil's Lake State Park for spongy moth (formerly called gypsy moth) during mid-May and early June. This is done to kill the insects and protect trees from defoliation. That…

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