Devil's Lake State Park

Founded in 1911, Devil's Lake is the third oldest state park in Wisconsin, the largest, and the most visited.

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S5975 Park Rd (at County Rd DL) Baraboo , WI 53913 United States

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hiking trails west bluff scenic views parfrey rock climbing picnics camping lakes swimming beer beach camping trips takes reservations park kayaks couches
hailey babcock

Favorite spot. Great hike in the summer. Wear shoes with great grips as coming down the bluff can be slippery. Don't recommend bluff hike while raining or when wet. 500ft quartzite cliffs. Great beach

Chrisito

Great for a day trip out a week long camping trip . If you want to camp, make your reservations well in advance. This great park books up fast.

Raja Shekhar

Good place for all out door activities with family!!picnic camping hiking and swimming in lake . No network cellphones doesn't work so decide where you want to meet if going in big groups !!

Noah Adams

Absolutely beautiful! Make sure to take some time to just relax and enjoy this stunning place!

Jai Ingersoll-Kundert

Bring your swimsuit, hiking shoes , and a picnic backpack and you'll be all set for a day of fun and adventures! This is now one of our favorite family getaways.

Jason Konen

Best state park in Wisconsin. Beautiful trails around the lake and high up on the bluffs.

Luna Weaver Kaebisch

Must visit in the fall and hike the bluffs. Great views and trails . Lots of out of town visitors so bring your patience.

VazDrae Lombax

Awesome place in the state , especially for swimming . I recommend swimming off of the rocks though. Much funner. But be safe!

Discover Wisconsin

If this one isn't on your list of muse-see's, it should be. Bring/rent a kayak , and if you have kids, they will love the beach area !

David Wells

Excellent for winter camping . Hike around the lake . Hike all the connecting ice-age trails . Parfrey 's Glenn http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/information-center/other-natural-areas/parfreys-glen/

Nicole Litterio

Use fun views to motivate you up East Bluff and enjoy a mostly steady decline down East Bluff Woods Trail .

Alissa Whitaker

Great place to hike swim and get married! Our wedding kari have been windy, but it was so unbelievably beautiful!

John G.

Great lake to swim in, but the beach is more rock than sand. Watershoes recommended.

Jessica Turner

One of my favorite places to hike and camp. Absolutely amazing in October - the leaves are gorgeous.

Amy Kittel

Don't rely on cell phones for communication in your group. Cell phone dead zone (unless you are on top of the bluffs).

Joe Axt

Head to Jumping Rock on the West Bluff trail along the lake . It's through the second set of trees on the path. It's really fun.

Brad Stoecker

This place is like a hikers paradise. Awesome views !

Derrick Mayoleth

Hikers, it's easy to overlook the great trails to the east of the main park area. Be sure to find and hike in the Steinke Basin, & Uplands Trail areas. Read more

Beer Runner

Run Dances with Dirt and reward yourself at the Bell's Brewery beer tent.

Athonia Cappelli

Free wifi at the little shops ok n both north and south shore

Aaron Polzin

Absolutely beautiful! Great hiking trails !

Erik Martensen

I love this place! The trails are great!

G Allen Daily

Take a hike or climb rocks in the only place in the Midwest that feels like the mountains .

Jordan Wolterstorff

Ask around for rock 8!!! Also a perfect sunset spot... It's a formed "rock sofa " on the crest of the south west bluff .

Colleen T.

Don't forget to hike Parfrey 's Glen....deep gorge at the end, awesome view !

Tyler Weber

Wear loose and comfortable clothing . Bring lots of water!

Amanda Ciesielczyk

The perfect, close, summer day get-away. Go enjoy the hiking , swimming , rock-climbing. Beautiful area. Read more

Jackie Lund

Love all the different hiking trails !

Cassie Craven

Don't plan on staying overnight. The rooms are straight out of the 80s and haven't been cleaned since then. Don't bother with lessons as most of the staff is unprofessional or sleeping on the job.

Lou Wright

West bluff hiking trail has beautiful views ...

Lydia Hester

Good climbing

Dave Mockaitis

7 dollars gets you park entry for an entire carload of people if you have Wisconsin plates.

Autumn Sun

You can take your dogs to the south beach , and west side

Becky Katcher

Scenery is gorgeous!

Ally M

Explore the area - there's lots to do!

Kevin Harrigan

Awesome lake ! Great for hiking . Rock on.

Becky Katcher

The beautiful scenery !! ????????

Thatother Guy joker

Bring water...lots of water

BSA Troop 175

Great Place for all Scouts to come.

Derrick Mayoleth

Click link for local visitor guide. Be sure to reserve campsites right after the first of the year for holiday weekends Read more

Lydia Hester

Lots of good climbing

Natasha

Stay away from south shore if your wanting to swim . Lots of seaweed appearing and swimmers itch spreading like wildfire. :(

Lori V

Site Seeing!! With my Military Sisters!!

Paul Hunsicker

Great place for rock climbing

Kelso Kuipers

Climb in your bare feet it's better

Corey

Beautiful lake surrounded by bluffs. Read more

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Park
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Climb the rocky mountain and make sure to bring water. Great cardio workout ???????????? - B G

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Campground
Devil's Lake Ice Age Campground

By far the best campground at Devil's Lake. Most sites are very wooded and secluded. - Chad K

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Beach
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Beautiful!! Nice paths, dog friendly and so scenic! - Cherri Pierangeli Kasdorf

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Try all of the beers - John Stuhlmacher

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Scenic Lookout
Devil's Lake West Bluff

Solid hike for a good view - Sawyer Knibbe