Update: The Devil’s Lake Nature Center Is Once Again Open To The Public!
Nature Center hours are 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During October, the Nature Center is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In November and December, the center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Hours may be subject to change due to staff schedules and scheduled programs.
In The NC…
A three-dimensional landform model of the park will bring the park terrain into sight from a bird’s-eye view. A series of panoramas make clear the formation of the valley, once 1,000 feet deep, now half-filled with rock and sediment and topped by the 50-foot-deep Devil’s Lake.
Hands-on items include various bones, furs, shells, and rocks.
Downstairs are many historic photographs dating from the late 1800s well into the 20th century. Children will enjoy the kid’s exploration room with quizzes, activities, and mystery boxes of hidden touchy-feely items!
Programs & Activities
During the summer, nature programs are scheduled most days between 10 am and 11 am in the Visitor Center. Program themes include astronomy, snakes, skulls, worms, stories, beavers, rocks, spiders, Indian mounds, beetles, bird watching, bats, plants, geology and more. Most programs are appropriate for families and all ages. Evening programs are generally offered Thursday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the park. Call ahead for topics and times.
School Groups?
School groups or people wishing to schedule a program or a nature center visit may contact the park naturalist, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140, for details and hours.
Due to limited staffing, school groups should reserve as far ahead as possible!
Events Photo Gallery
Archery Programs 
Looking for Bigfoot! 
Monarch Tagging 
Snowshoe Hikes 
Astronomy Nights! 
Volunteer Work Days 
Tracking Bats! 
Ropes Rescue 
Drop Ins 
Learn To Ice Fish 
First Day Hike 
Spring Mud Hike!