Devil's Lake

Activities: Hiking, Camping, Climbing, XC Skiing

http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/

Climbing

Hiking

Devil's Lake has 29.9 miles of trails, all of which are open for hiking in spring, summer, and fall. There's a 1-mile interpretive nature trail and 1.5 miles of trail that are accessible for people with disabilities

Biking

The park also has 8.0 miles of off-road bike trails. A state trail pass is required for bikers age 16 and older.

Cross-Country Skiing

In winter, there are 22.4 miles of cross-country ski trails, with four different loops marked for beginner, moderate, or advanced classic-style skiers, along with a section for skate-skiing. The ski trails start in the Steinke Basin meadow, then wind their way through oak, ash, hickory, and maple forests.

Camping

Resevations can be made online through the Devil's Lake website. If the Devil's Lake sites are full, there are several privately owned campsites nearby. 1-800-WI PARKS will get you through to the Devils Lakes parks. Showers (cold) and toilet facilities are available at the park for free. Cost etc. for some private grounds is summarised below:

Double KD Ranch, $15 per tent, 608 356 4622, infested with mossies, camping area is beside a pond!
Wheelers $9 pppn, 608 356 4877, No groups bigger than 6
Red Oak $8 pppn, 608 356 7304
Merry Mac's $9.50 pppn, ($5 for school groups), 608 493 2367, 1 mile from south shore of lake
Green Valley, $5 pppn, 608 355 0090, no showers, only pit toilets

In addition to the great outdoors provided by Mother Nature, nearby in Baraboo is the Circus World Museum which is supposed to be a hoot!

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