Devil's Lake

Devil's Lake is a climbing area in Devils Lake State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits within the park's own land, and several other climbing areas lie close by, making it a compact cluster of crags rather than a single route. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Baraboo weather station run from highs around 70°F in May to about 83°F in July, with September easing back to the mid-70s. That station sits roughly 550 feet lower than the park, so temperatures on the cliffs run a little cooler. Three routes are listed here, with grades from 5.4 to 5.7. Blockhead Beauty and Name TBD (#1 in Sven's) are top-roped, and Jan's Lament is a trad climb. The Midwest Connection Talus and Ejaculator Area are both within a third of a mile, and the Iat - Devil's Lake-Baraboo Connection hike is about 1.8 miles away.