Devil's Lake State Park

Description

Founded in 1911, Devil's Lake is the third oldest state park in Wisconsin, the largest, and the most visited. Devil's Lake offers magnificent views from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. Enjoy lakeshore picnic areas, sandy swimming beaches, 29 miles of hiking trails, or ease into the backcountry solitude. Devil's Lake is a beautiful year-round park with an intriguing natural history along the 1,000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Contact

Website: Devil's Lake State Park

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Email: Devil's Lake State Park
Phone: tel:+1-608-356-8301

Location

Directions

43.4284, -89.7322

County: Sauk

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S5975 Park Rd.
Baraboo, WI 53913
United States

Event

Owl Prowl

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Dusk in February is a perfect time to go in search of owls.
Event

Torchlit Hike

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Please join us for a Torchlit Hike! Torches will be lit at 5:30 p.m.
Event

Winter Bird Hike

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Winter is a great time to go bird watching, with leafless trees and a snowy landscape making it easier to find the birds.
Event

Winter Tracking Hike at Devil's Lake State Park

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you ever wonder what animals are living at around Devil’s Lake?
Event

Weekend Wild Walk

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

It's that magical time of the year again and a perfect time to get out and enjoy nature.
Event

Near Full Moon Hike

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Go for a walk under the near full moon.
Event

Winter Bird Hike

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Head out into a wintery landscape in search of birds!
Event

Torchlit Hike

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Please join us for a Torchlit Hike! Torches will be lit at 5:30 p.m.
Event

Devil’s Lake Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Participants will receive a set of clues to go on a scavenger hunt.
Event

Winter Twilight Hike

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

What better way to enjoy the end of the day than a walk out in nature.

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