The Wisconsin DNR announced this week that a full reconstruction of the North Shore parking lots at Devil's Lake State Park is underway, starting in early August 2026. If you're planning a North Shore trip for the rest of this…
Construction is beginning in earnest this week on WIS 113 between WIS 78 and Mound Street in Baraboo, running right through the east side of Devil's Lake State Park, so I reached out to the Wisconsin DOT to fill in…
The North Shore boat launch and parking lot at Devil's Lake State Park closed Monday, July 6, and will stay closed through approximately August 11 while crews dredge the launch lagoon. The South Shore boat launch remains open the entire…
If you're staying near the park for the Fourth, you've got several shows within a short drive. Here's what's confirmed for 2026, closest to farthest. Baraboo (Drive from the Park - 12 minutes) — Barabooms Saturday, July 4, fireworks at…
Understanding the USGS Monitor and Why Water Management Matters If you've walked the south shore on Cottage Road, you may have noticed a small concrete square with a "please don't touch" sign. That's a foundation for a new USGS water…
The rule is real. So are the boats. Here's how it actually works. If you've spent time at Devil's Lake, you've probably noticed boats on the water that don't look like kayaks and paddleboards. Maybe you've heard a motor. Maybe…
With Memorial Day weekend coming up fast, I'm deep into putting together this week's full Weekend Notes. Those go up Thursday, as usual, over on the Around Devil's Lake This Weekend page. But a few things came up that are…
Devil's Lake State Park is already Wisconsin's most visited state park. Now it's 100 acres larger, and the land that made this expansion possible had a narrow window to get here. How the Deal Came Together In 2025, The Conservation…
The loons are back. Early this morning, their calls were echoing off the bluffs at Devil's Lake — one of the more unmistakable signs that the season has turned. It wasn't always this way. Not long ago, seeing a loon…
Even though fall is winding down, there's still great hiking to do at Devil's Lake. Keep in mind, when you come in the fall/winter, many of the park's facilities are shut down for the season. Bathrooms We mentioned this in…