Devil's Lake State Park
Wisconsin's most popular state park. A deep blue glacial lake is ringed by 150-meter quartzite cliffs, and boulder trails such as Balanced Rock and Devil's Doorway are classic hikes.
Devil's Lake lies in the Baraboo Range. Its two sides are purple-red quartzite cliffs formed about 1.6 billion years ago, and glacial till from the Ice Age dammed the valley to form the lake. The East Bluff trail climbs to the top for views of Devil's Doorway and Devil's Chimney. The West Bluff's Balanced Rock trail is steep but offers excellent views. The full loop around the lake's cliff tops takes about 3 hours. The north and south shores have beaches, swimming areas and boat rentals, and the cliffs are a major climbing destination in the Midwest. On fall foliage weekends, the parking lots fill up, so arrive early. A state park vehicle pass is required. It is about a 25-minute drive from the Dells.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Circus World Museum
- Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
- International Crane Foundation
- Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells
- Mid-Continent Railway Museum
- Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells
- Mirror Lake State Park