Upcoming Events
Earth Day Torch-Lit Hike
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park.
About the Event
“We’re excited to celebrate Earth Day with our park visitors and welcome back our spring season campers,” said Jim Carter, DNR Park Superintendent for Devil’s Lake State Park. “Devil’s Lake is a special place where many people come back to create lasting memories with their families year after year. Start a new tradition of investing in our planet.”
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
It's winter, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside! Cure your winter cabin fever and join us for this winter adventure! Go on a self-guided snowshoe (depending on snow) or hike through the park.
Warm up by the campfire and make a s'more. Bring your snowshoes or borrow one of our pairs - we have lots of sizes to fit everyone in your family. Make sure you dress appropriately.
Meet outside the Rock Elm shelter on the park's north shore. This event is free, but a 2023 state park vehicle admission sticker is required for your vehicle. Purchase your sticker at the Visitor's Center in advance or on the day of.
CANCELLED-Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
It's winter, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside! Cure your winter cabin fever and join us for this winter adventure! Go on a self-guided snowshoe (depending on snow) or hike through the park.
Warm up by the campfire and make a s'more. Bring your snowshoes or borrow one of our pairs - we have lots of sizes to fit everyone in your family. Make sure you dress appropriately.
Meet outside the Rock Elm shelter on the park's north shore. This event is free, but a 2023 state park vehicle admission sticker is required for your vehicle. Purchase your sticker at the Visitor's Center in advance or on the day of.
Torch-Lit Hike at Devil's Lake North Shore
Join us for one of our torch-lit winter hikes at the Devil’s Lake North Shore this winter!
Park staff will light a 2-mile path from the North Shore parking area up and through the Northern Lights Campground. Bring family, friends, or a leashed canine friend, or come alone, to enjoy a festive night hike along a torch-lit path.
Torch-Lit-Hike at Devil's Lake North Shore
Join us for one of our torch-lit winter hikes at the Devil’s Lake North Shore this winter!
Park staff will light a 2-mile path from the North Shore parking area up and through the Northern Lights Campground. Bring family, friends, or a leashed canine friend, or come alone, to enjoy a festive night hike along a torch-lit path.
Halloween Hike & Pumpkin Carving Contest
Join us for our annual Halloween Hike and pumpkin carving contest at the North Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park.
Earth Day Volunteer Work Day
Meet at 1 PM or later on Friday, April 22
Rock Elm Shelter, North Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate Earth Day, Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in our Planet.”
About the Event
“We’re excited to celebrate Earth Day with our park visitors and welcome back our spring season campers,” said Jim Carter, DNR Park Superintendent for Devil’s Lake State Park. “Devil’s Lake is a special place where many people come back to create lasting memories with their families year after year. Start a new tradition of investing in our planet.”
Visitors can participate in clean-up projects at the beach, campground or picnic area. People of all ages are welcome and can drop in anytime and stay as long as they’d like. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves.
The DNR will also host family-friendly activities following the clean-up project, including crafts and naturalist-led projects. Visitors can also participate in an evening torch-lit hike. The one-mile trail loop will include Earth Day-themed trivia with prizes. Food trucks will be selling food on-site from 5-8 p.m.
Schedule
Clean-up Projects
1-5 p.m. Rock Elm Shelter (North shore)
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves.
Family-Friendly Activities
5-9 p.m. Rock Elm Shelter (North shore)
Torch-lit Hike
7-9 p.m. (North shore)
Costs & Logistics
A state park system admission pass is required for entry. Passes can be purchased online or at the property on the day of the event. The DNR reminds visitors to continue practicing social distancing, wear a face-covering if necessary, and practice frequent handwashing. The DNR asks those who are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 to stay home.
About Earth Day in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000 lakes, 800 miles of great lakes shoreline, 190 miles of Mississippi River shoreline and over 5 million acres of wetlands and 2 quadrillion gallons of groundwater. Wisconsin is a special place with so much to explore and protect.
Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin native Gov. Gaylord Nelson to raise awareness about air and water pollution. Today Earth Day is observed around the globe. At the DNR, everyday is Earth Day. Join us for a day of service at Devil’s Lake State Park to help protect Wisconsin’s natural resources.
Torch-Lit Hike at Devil's Lake North Shore
Join us for one of five torch-lit winter hikes at the Devil’s Lake North Shore this winter!
Park staff will light a 2-mile path from the North Shore parking area up and through the Northern Lights Campground. Bring family, friends, or a leashed canine friend, or come alone, to enjoy a festive night hike along a torch-lit path.
Devil’s Lake will host torch-lit hikes on the following dates this winter:
November 27
December 18
January 29
February 12
March 12
Torch-Lit Hike at Devil's Lake North Shore
Join us for one of five torch-lit winter hikes at the Devil’s Lake North Shore this winter!
Park staff will light a 2-mile path from the North Shore parking area up and through the Northern Lights Campground. Bring family, friends, or a leashed canine friend, or come alone, to enjoy a festive night hike along a torch-lit path. Snowshoes will be available to borrow free of charge; we have lots of sizes to fit everyone in your family.
Devil’s Lake will host torch-lit hikes on the following dates this winter:
November 27
December 18
January 29
February 12
March 12
Candlelit Snowshoe at Devil's Lake North Shore
It's winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Cure your winter cabin fever and join us for another torch-lit winter adventure!
Go on a self-guided snowshoe (depending on snow) or hike through the park. You can warm up by the campfire, sip some hot chocolate and roast a s'more or two. Bring your snowshoes or borrow one of our pairs – we have lots of sizes to fit everyone in your family. We will meet outside the Rock Elm shelter at North Shore.
The event is one of 6 torch-lit hikes sponsored by the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park on the following dates this winter:
November 27
December 18
January 29
February 12
March 12
Torch-Lit Hike at Devil's Lake North Shore
Join us for one of five torch-lit winter hikes at the Devil’s Lake North Shore this winter!
Park staff will light a 2-mile path from the North Shore parking area up and through the Northern Lights Campground. Bring family, friends, or a leashed canine friend, or come alone, to enjoy a festive night hike along a torch-lit path.
Devil’s Lake will host torch-lit hikes on the following dates this winter:
November 27
December 18
January 29
February 12
March 12
Torch-Lit Hike at Devil's Lake North Shore
Join us for one of five torch-lit winter hikes at the Devil’s Lake North Shore this winter!
Park staff will light a 2-mile path from the North Shore parking area up and through the Northern Lights Campground. Bring family, friends, or a leashed canine friend, or come alone, to enjoy a festive night hike along a torch-lit path.
Devil’s Lake will host torch-lit hikes on the following dates this winter:
November 27
December 18
January 29
February 12
March 12
Halloween Hike & Pumpkin Carving Contest
Join us for our annual Halloween Hike and our first-ever pumpkin carving contest at the North Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park.
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
It's winter, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside! Cure your winter cabin fever and join us for this winter adventure! Go on a self-guided snowshoe (depending on snow) or hike through the park.
Candlelight Halloween Hike
Join us for lots of Halloween fun! There's a lot to do at this annual event sponsored by the Friends of Devil's Lake.