Camping at Devils Lake

Choose from four amazing campgorunds in the park.

The park has four campgrounds, each with its own perks. Quartzite, Northern Lights, and Ice Age make up a total of 423 regular sites (1-6 people/each), while the South Shore Group Camp hosts nine group sites of varying sizes (240 people total). Each site includes a gravel or paved parking area, a picnic table, and a fire ring, with nearby access to restrooms/bath houses and drinking water. Continue below to learn more about each unique campground at Devils Lake below.

Once a 9-hole golf course, the Quartzite Campground was converted into campsites in 1962. The landscape is slightly rolling terrain with mostly open sky, though a few stand-alone trees are scattered about to provide some shade. We have been planting trees here on recent Arbor Days to help create more shade, though the sunny sites make for great spring/fall camping in colder weather. 

The Quartzite Campground hosts the most convenient sites at Devils Lake, within easy walking distance to the North Shore visitor center, chateau, and hiking trails. It's also easier to get in and out of the campground, as it connects directly to County Road DL. While Quartzite is the most accessible Devil’s Lake campground, it is also the least private. On busy weekends, expect to feel a little cramped amongst the rows of RVs. Reserve a site on the perimeter to retain some privacy and space!

The Quartzite Campground holds sites 1-100, with 75 of them being electric and one being accessible for people with disabilities. It is also the only campground in the park that is open year round. A playground can also be found near the center of the campground. There is also a dump/fill station for recreational vehicles.

Quartzite Campground

Campground locations at Devils Lake State Park

Laid out in the 1930s, Northern Lights Campground is the oldest campground at Devils Lake. Adjacent to the Quartzite Campground, Northern Lights is nestled into the terminal moraine north of the North Shore. It consists of two main loops hugging either side of a large, sloping hill. The eastern half provides a number of sunny sites, while the western half provides more forested sites; choose your site according to the season and/or your tastes. 

The Northern Lights Campground hosts 104-246, with 71 of them being electric; this is the only campground in the park where you will find wooded electric sites. There are two sites accessible for people with disabilities. A playground can be found near site 140. While a dump/fill station is available for RVs, the original stone bath/shower house might be the most attractive campground bathroom in Wisconsin, thanks to the Civilian Conservation Corps. 

Northern Lights Campground

Quartzite and Northern Lights Campgrounds Map

The Ice Age Campground is the largest and most remote campground at Devils Lake. Split into upper and lower sections, the Lower Ice Age features private, generously-spaced sites surrounded by young forest that sees midday sun. The Upper Ice Age on the other hand sits in a more developed forest that is covered by a thick canopy and sees shade most of the day; these are probably the most intimate and “out there” campsites in the park. 

The Ice Age Campground is made up of sites 301-535, with three accessible for people with disabilities. Due to none of the sites being electric, recreational vehicles frequently avoid this campground, though they are allowed. There are two bath/shower buildings, along with seven pit toilets. Being rough a mile from the North Shore concessions, there is a small camp store of its own immediately south of the campgrounds. 

Ice Age Campground

Ice Age Campground Map

The Group Camp is the only campground located in the south side of the park. These sites are particularly useful for climbers, as they are only  a few hundred yards away from the CCC Trail, which accesses hundreds of routes on the East Rampart. 

If you are camping with a large group (8+) people, you may prefer one of these sites. Seven of them hold up to 20 campers, while site G5 can accommodate 40 people, and site G1 can hold up to 60 people at a time. A bath/shower house is located in the center of the sites. 

South Shore Group Campground

South Shore Group Camp Map

Reserve A Site

Reservations can be made online or by calling 1 (888) 947-2757. Before you make your reservation, make sure you have the following information on hand:

  • Name, address, telephone number, and email

  • Number of people and vehicles in your party

  • Number of campsites you need (You can reserve up to six at a time)

  • Arrival and departure date

  • Specific campgrounds or even campsites you desire

  • Credit card information

CAMPING FEES

Standard Campsites

  • Non-Electric: $28.00/night

  • Electric: $43.00/night

Group Campsites

  • 20 Person: $50.00/night

  • 40 Person: $90.00/night

  • 60 Person: $130.00/night

Additional Charges

  • Non-Resident Surcharge: $15.00/night

  • Reservation Fee: $7.95

  • Cancellation/Change Fee: $5.00

We do our best to keep this webpage up-to-date, but for the most updated/additional information, please visit the Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources website.