Baraboo's Fireworks display will happen on Monday, July 4th, with the fireworks starting around 9:30 pm. The 2022 Festival Foods Barabooms will be held at the Sauk County Fairground, just minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. The event provides an…
The indigenous Ho-Chunk people call the lake "Tewakącąk" which, I've been told, roughly translates to “Sacred" or "Holy" lake. Many people have advocated over many years to return the lake back to its proper name, well "Spirit Lake". Certainly "Devil"…
With the heat index forecast to hit at least 101 degrees today, it seems like a good time to talk about dealing with the heat while out hiking at Devil's Lake State Park. General Tips For Hot Days! Hydrate! -…
Join Naturalist/Educator, Susan Johansen-Mayoleth, this Friday, June 10th for a challenging 7+ mile hike through meadows, up the bluff, over ridges, and through the woods. You'll start at Roznos Meadow, go up to the Uplands Trail, over to the East…
This time of year Devil's Lake State Park certainly gets busy. It's a time when some folks start asking for suggestions for quieter places to camp, swim, hike, etc... Well, one option might be White Mound County Park. White Mound…
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 https://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/2022/05/11/aerial-spraying-at-devils-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…
While the lake flies are still an issue along the lake sure, it also means there's a banquet for migrating birds who are now visiting the lake. It's a great year for the birds at Devil's Lake State Park! Cool…
Devil's Lake Concessions / North Shore Chateau will open for the 2022 season on FRIDAY, April 29th from 10 am to 5 pm daily. Gift shop and grocery only at this time. (Boat rentals and south shore are still closed…
The annual lake fly hatch is in full swing around Devil's Lake. The flies started to appear last Sunday and have now reached epic "cloud" stage. The flies complete their full life cycle in about 2 weeks, until then you…