The largest and most visited state park in Wisconsin, Devil’s Lake will host one of the premiere rowing events in the country, and we're looking forward to a great spectator experience.
Parking
On Championship Sunday, the South Shore will be restricted and only accessible to Big Ten rowing event permit holders along with championship vehicle admission ticket holders (sold online in advance).
A vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state park, forest, recreation area and trail parking areas.
Wisconsin or out of state residents who already have a 2024 state park annual vehicle admission sticker will be able to use current stickers, but a championship Sunday permit will have to be reserved online in advance of your arrival to gain access to the south shore.
Wisconsin or out of state residents who do not have a 2024 state park vehicle admission sticker will be need to purchase a daily pass in advance.
Purchase Parking (read carefully)
Directions
Devil's Lake State Park is in south central Wisconsin about 3 miles south of Baraboo.
From the south or east on Interstate Highway 90/94, take State Highway 33 west about 15 miles to Baraboo. Turn left (south) at the second traffic light onto Broadway, and go through town on Broadway. At the second traffic circle, go left onto County Road DL and go 2 miles to the park.
From the northwest on I 90/94, go right (south) at exit 92. Take US Highway 12 East about 10 miles to exit 219. Turn left onto South Blvd. Turn right onto Highway 136 and follow it about 3 miles to the park entrance. From the south on US Highway 12, take exit 219. Turn right onto South Blvd. Turn right onto Highway 136 and follow it about 3 miles to the park entrance.
From about April through November, the park can be reached via the Merrimac free ferry, State Highway 113 and County Highway DL.
Watch for the brown and white Devil’s Lake State Park signs at turns.
Concessions/Merchandise
A concession stand, run by the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park, will be open during the open during the 2024 Big Ten Rowing Championships.
Bucky’s Locker Room will be selling Big Ten championships hoodies, t-shirts and hats on site.
Coming to Baraboo, and the Wisconsin Dells.
While in town for the weekend, there’s plenty to do in Baraboo, or up the road in the Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World. Check out what local attractions might interest you:
http://www.baraboo.com/
https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells.htm
Additional Information
Wisconsin State Parks have a "carry in, carry out" policy on trash. You should plan to bag all your trash and carry it home to dispose of. Picnic areas do not have trash cans, however, there are some dumpsters in the campgrounds and picnic areas for your use if necessary. Bins are also available for recyclable items of glass, plastic, aluminum and tin.
Due to the remote location of the lake, cell phone service can be poor or non-existent in many locations of the park. Do not depend solely on your cell phone for meeting with other members of your group.
