Ice Age - Devils Lake State Park

Lovely campground! What you would expect from a state park. Bathrooms could use more upkeep. Lots are on the smaller side. - WORTH THE HIKE!! Cannot camp and not do the hike! Views are incredible!

We stayed in Ice Age, in site 511. We got rained out so we didn’t get to explore as much as we wanted. The lake area looked like fun and there are tons of trails. I suggest buying firewood near the entrance before entering the park to save a little. The parking expense was also a little surprising. Nevertheless, I would return for another trip.

Site was in a wooded area sonwell shaded. There is a camp store for wood, ice, and other things that makes it very convenient when you've forgoten something. Busy place but the campground remained quiet.

We’ve been here multiple times but winter is truly our favorite, ice fishing, snowshoeing etc. The state park is busy in summer but not much in winter.. tons of opportunities in warmer weather which equates to the popularity. The views are fantastic and it’s family friendly. Camping was quiet and you can camp by the lake or further from the lake in the woods. Worthy of multiple returns.

Some of the best if not the best hiking in Wisconsin. Highly recommend place to visit and camp.

Would recommend

I’m giving this park 4 stars because the park has exquisite views and fantastic hiking. Our campsite was huge, wooded and had large rocks and interesting features. The bathrooms were utterly disgusting though. Both pit and flush bathrooms. When you get traffic like Devil’s Lake, more man power should be used to keeping it clean. This can be a rowdy place, especially for a state park. A lot more noise that we are accustomed to and may not be the best place if you have little kids.

We stayed here only one night on our road trip. But wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful park , nice campsites. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of hiking trails

We stayed at Devils Lake in early October 2020, and camped within the Upper Ice Age campground. We stayed at site 479 with friends, and had plenty of space for three tents. It seemed that all the sites were booked, however, our site still felt private enough and distant from nearby campers.

The scenic trails did not disappoint, as we spent most of our Saturday hiking along the north shore which led us to the beautiful “Devils Doorway”. With Devils Lake being such a popular destination, it was no surprise that the trails were very busy and crowded at certain points.

Overall, we absolutely loved our weekend at Devils Lake and cannot wait to be back again. There’s a reason this is considered one of Wisconsins most popular camping spots!

This campground has it all. Great campsites, bicycling in and around the state park, amazing hikes and two great beaches. The swimming water is generally clean, the trails are enjoyable and the views are outstanding.

Devil's Lake has many loops of campsites, I was specifically looking for shady sites that had low probability of flooding during a rain. The following are really great for single sites.

372, 337, 362 and 311.

There are also some handy dandy double sites with two sites right next to one another. You would not want to reserve one of these unless you were camping with the people next door. Really, they're right on top of one another but would be handy for groups. Though, these are not group sites per se.

317/318

374/375

427/428

May family tent camped here for the first time this year, 2020. The site (514) was spacious enough for a 10 person, and a 6 person tent. There were enough trees to mostly block out your neighbors, and it’s up on a slight hill so if it does rain the water would drain away from your tent(s).

The state park itself has several trails with varying degrees of difficulty. My son and I opted to take the 4 mile loop around the lake that included the 900 foot assent, and crown back down the face of the ‘mountain’?? The landscape surrounding Devils Lake is gorgeous, and the lake is large, and offers plenty of things to do.

Unfortunately during these COVID-19 times the boat rental was not open, but there was plenty of beach to hang out on.

We will definitely be heading back next year.

Very well maintained facilities and lots of hiking trails available. The lake is a beautiful lake with lots of space for grilling out or swimming

Beautiful grounds and a spacious campsite (472)— fire pit and picnic table were good. Not super great for hammocks. Quiet and wooded. Pretty far from the south shore walking. Boat rentals, camp store, and welcome center, etc. were closed because of COVID-19 restrictions. Lots of beautiful hiking. Decent facilities— can only by a year parking pass not by the day. Highly recommend and we will be back!

Open pad sites for tent camping under tree canopy, great hiking over looking swimming and boating lake.  Requires WI St Park pass to get in plus camping fees.   Has both vault and flush toilets w showers.  Close to town for other activities, near Wi Dells Water park 21 ,miles not a bad drive. 

Part of the ice age trail system maintained hiking trails are great.

We happened to have a very private site completely surrounded by trees but a lot of the sites are small not well covered and very close to neighbors. However, regardless of where you are the campground can get really loud and busy and no one seems to care. There was a pack of kids screaming by our site on electric scooters all night, with people shouting and playing music. Even though the site and park were really nice. This seems more like a place to come with family and friends and have a big party.

Awesome park, beautiful lake! Great trails of varying difficulties

Some of Wisconsin’s best hiking! Everything from challenging climbs and beautiful vista views, to casual strolls. The sites are a little crammed in there and reservations can go out pretty far in summer but that’s typically of the crown jewel state parks. Great amenities anyway.

Small trails on the ice age site. The spot was really popular on a Monday so it’s not always a place for peace and quiet but still some solid woodland scenery. Every site has a table and a fire pit with assorted restrooms so you have all you need for simple camping.

The views are great and has a nice beach. Clean park

What a gem in central Wisconsin. Clean campground with wooded sites, great hiking trails and crystal clear lake with great beach area. This is the nicest park I’ve been to in a long time. Highly recommend. The balanced rock trail is not for the faint of heart but worth it for the views on the way up.

One day isn't enough time to see everything the park has, so plan on it taking 2 or 3 days to really explore the park.

There's no shortage of things to do from paddle boarding, hanging out on the beach, hiking, and just enjoying nature. The view of the lake from any of the trails is beautiful. Keep cash on hand if you visit. The camping store and all restaurants are cash only.

The showers and bathrooms are clean and recently renovated. Weekdays are quiet compared to weekend (Can get a little crowded during peak times). There are three separate campgrounds on the North end of the lake, plus a group Campground on the south end of the lake.

came in on Labor Day after 10 day road trip. was fine but nothing to take home just stood overnight

Ddevil's Lake has some of the best hiking I have had in Wisconsin. Beautiful trails everywhere. Some can be a bit treacherous so proceed with caution. The lake itself is clear and cool. And the sites are fairly private, but not too far from facilities

Much to do at Devil's Lake and surrounding area. features multiple campgrounds and multiple areas for swimming. A beach at the North and South of the lake. Both beachs have store, restaurant, and concession as well as rentals for canoe, kayak, paddle boats and boards, etc… The North features a large eat in restaurant compared to the South concession style, and the store is also larger on the North end. A LOT of hiking trails as part of the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail (this trail covers over 1200 miles across the state and the hike up to Balanced Rock is a must!!) crosses through the the park and the State of Wisconsin's only railroad tracks that you can leagaly walk on. The railroad is still active! This park sits close to the city of Baraboo and about 15 miles from the famous Wisconsin Dells/Lake Dalton area of your feeling touristsy, but you will have plenty to do at the park for a full week whether hiking, biking, swimming, or just taking in some of the most beautiful views just lying on the beach. This is Wisconsin's largest and bussiest State Park but for good reason. I am not a crowd person but this place shouldn't be missed. Get there early if you want a spot on the beach during the summer months on weekends!

This park has some fabulous things too offer There is are 2 great (but a bit rocky) swimming beaches, AMAZING hiking with stunning views, the campgrounds are mostly kept up very nicely, and many sights to see around the area. Baraboo is close by for shopping and supplies. I have been going to this park since I was a child. It makes me sad to see it so crowded and such careless people damaging things and leaving their trash, not following rules. Still love the park, just not the crowds.....

Quiet, pet friendly spot with nice bathrooms and plenty of tree lined spots for some privacy. Great spot to spend a weekend.

Devil’s Lake State Park has 3 public campgrounds to handle over 3 million visitors a year. This means it’s packed. I made reservations to be sure and get a spot. I was surprised to find many non-electric sites empty. Other Dyrt Rangers suggested we come here so I’m following their advice. 

The local Ho-Chunk named the lake, Tawacunchukdah, which roughly translates into “Spirit or Holy” Lake. Some translation errors to the early trappers and the name Devil’s Lake caught on (it also markets better with a more sinister name). 

There are requirements for various passes to use the state park and trails. Daily passes or annual ones - the choice depends on your usage. 3 nights here means it’s cheaper to get the annual pass.

To get to the non-electric sites, you drive through much of the park. Signs showed the way and it was easy to follow along. We passed the camp store in the middle. We camped at site 401 which is near the bathroom. There are plenty of trees between sites so others are heard more than seen. The site is large enough for my teardrop camper and a screen room (trying to keep the mosquitoes at bay) and still have plenty more room. The showers are clean and refreshing. 

The main draw for us is the hiking. The Ice Age trail passes right through this camp loop. We followed it out and back after setting up camp. The ranger said the east and west bluff trails are the most popular. We headed out early on Monday and did an 8 mile loop right from our campsite. We saw beautiful overlooks and only encountered 1 person on the trail. Tuesday found us on the tumbled rocks trail and returning on the west bluff. 3 school buses of children filled the trail. It was still enjoyable with the crowds. 

The only negative is that some trails are hard to follow when they use the roads in the park. It’s not often and understandable once you do your first hike. This is a great park that was great to visit midweek instead of on a crowded weekend.

Visited this park with a friend while doing a summer internship in WI. The park allows camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, climbing, riding, etc. We were there mainly for the hiking and were not disappointed! The trails are fun with impressive rock formations and a gorgeous view of the lake from some parts. The lake itself provides a perfect place to relax and cool off after a long day of hiking!

Go here! Its a great all around place!!

what can i say about this place i was invited there as a friend and now i have been taking my kids and grand-kids there for years lost count of how many times i been there always get a good camp spot never complain about it.