Devil's Lake State Park - Baraboo, WI

Gorgeous!  One simple word describes Devil's Lake State Park.  Hiking, camping, picnics, hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, fantastic trails, incredible views, and just a few hours from Milwaukee.  One of the state's most popular parks. It has something to offer in every season. My last visit was during fall.  I'm anxious to get back during  the spring and summer.

The park is over 10,000 acres, and is Wisconsin's most popular state park.  The lake was formed as a byproduct of the Wisconsin Glacier that moved into the area some 15,000 years ago. It deposited dams of rock and earth at the two open ends of Devil's Lake Gap, which rerouted the ancient rivers that flowed through the area. Then filled in to create Devil's Lake. The lake itself is spring-fed and the depth varies from 40-50 feet.  The distance from the lake to the top of the quartzite bluffs is approximately 500 feet.

The park sits on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, and contains effigy mounds that are part of their cultural heritage.  Nearly 100 species of birds nest in the park, and 880 plant species grow there. 

There is a Nature Center at the park's north entrance. It is open every day from June - August. Tuesday-Sunday: 10am to 5pm.
Mondays: 10am to 4pm.  Start your visit here to learn details of the park, its offerings, and amenities.

The park has a total of 423 campsites, with an additional 9 group campsites. 

Location: S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI (Sauk County)
For more information check out the visitor website.