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Kayaking by Sandstone on the Baraboo River

Baraboo Top 5 Summer Attractions?

Baraboo, Wisconsin is about 1 mile north of Devil's Lake State Park and is a charming city in the heart of Sauk County. Known for its natural beauty, history, and culture, Baraboo has plenty of attractions that will keep visitors…

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Ice on Potholes Trail

Dangerous Trail Conditions

Some trails at Devil's Lake State Park are clearly dangerous or impassible due to ice and water buildup on stone stairways. We recommend avoiding some trails until weather conditions stabilize. South-facing stairways such as Balanced Rock, Potholes & the CCC…

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deer forest

Deer Gun Hunting Continues

You may see news articles or posts today (11/28) telling us that the deer gun season has ended in Wisconsin, but don't put away your bright colors just yet! While the most popular "deer gun" season ended yesterday, muzzleloader season…

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Fall Color and Cabins

Fall Color Report Oct 13th – 20th

It's not peak, but it's getting nice out there with lots of colors all around Devil's Lake State Park and the Baraboo Hills. At A Glance When you approach the Baraboo Hills from any direction this week you can see…

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Marijuana?

Marijuana Check-in!

I totally get it, being out in nature, hanging out at your campsite... just chillin'. The photo above was caught on one of our "Critter Cams" and as you can see they look like they may be rolling their own…

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Baraboo Fireworks

Baraboo Fireworks 2022

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…

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Wild Parsnip

Watch Where You Walk & Where You Sit!

Every year we talk about the dangers of various plants in the park such as poison ivy and wild parsnip. These are plants that for some people can cause anything from mild itching to intense pain and scarring. (I know,…

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Spongy Moth Spray

Spraying Scheduled for Monday, May 23rd.

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/…

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Plane Spraying Insecticide

Aerial Spraying at Devil’s 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…

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North Shore Chateau

North Shore Concessions Open Tomorrow!

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…

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