Devils Lake

Devils Lake is also the name of North Dakota's largest natural lake, with 120,00 acres of surface area and 375 miles of shoreline. As such, it is the focus of numerous recreational and tourist activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, photography, etc. The lake is also a natural habitat for various species of waterfowl, which makes it a popular spot for nature lovers, photographers, hunters and birders. Hiking, biking, camping are also popular activities. Scenic drives abound.
Devils Lake offers year round activities for the tourist. In the winter, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are but a few of the options. Many resorts and lodges surround the lake.

By car

US Highway 2 runs through the southern portion of the city. This highway connects the city to Minot about two hours to the west, and Grand Forks about 1.5 hours to the east.
===By plane===

• Devils Lake Regional AirportHas nonstop service on Great Lakes Airlines to Minneapolis/St. Paul and Jamestown.

By train

• Devils Lake station

  address: 350 Railroad Avenue
  Amtrak serves Devils Lake via its Empire Builder passenger train which stops once per day in each direction en route between Chicago and Seattle/Portland via Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, La Crosse, Winona, St. Paul/Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Fargo-Moorhead, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston, Wolf Point, Havre, Cut Bank, Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Sandpoint, Spokane, Wenatchee, Everett, Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, and Vancouver, WA. The station is not staffed with a ticket agent but one is available about 60 miles to the west at Rugby (Monday-Friday only) and daily about 85 miles to the east in Grand Forks.

Scenic drives to the east and west of Devils Lake on US Hwy 2. Map

• Devils Lake State Parks

  phone: +1 701 766-4015
  Three state parks and recreation areas on Devils Lake. Recreational activities include fishing, boating and nature watching. Camping is available at Grahams Island.

• Grahams Island State Park

• Black Tiger Bay State Recreation Area

Lake Region Heritage Center

phone: +1 701 662-3701

address: 502 Fourth St

Local history exhibits, two art galleries. Open year round Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM. Admission fee $3, seniors $2.

Lake Region Heritage House Museum

phone: +1 701 662-3701 or +1 701 662-7080

address: 416 Sixth St

Large 1910-era home with artifacts from Lake Region area families. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, W-Su, 1PM to 4PM. Admission fee $3, seniors $2.

North Dakota Maritime Museum

phone: +1 701 662-7031

Memorabilia and artifacts of military service. By appointment.

Sully's Hill National Game Preserve

phone: +1 701 766-4272

address: Highway 57

Drive through game preserve with Buffalo, Elk, Deer and Prairie Dogs. Interpretive Center open until afternoon. $2 per car, $12 annual pass. Visitor are asked to stay in the vehicle once the gates are crossed. Automated gates provide daytime access to the park. Park closes at sunset. It also tends to close when thunderstorms or snow is forecast within 48 hours- their hours are very, conservative in this regard.

Fort TottenState Historic Site

SAAGA International Speedway

phone: +1 701 398-3383

address: 4374 98th Street NE, Crary

Devils Run Car Show

phone: +1 701 662-7222

Free to public. Classic cars, muscle cars, sport compact, motorcycles, trucks, music and events. About 1,000 entries every year and the whole town gets behind it.

• Spirit Lake Casino & Resort

  phone: +1 701 766-4888
  Poker, 600-plus slots, bingo, live entertainment, 124 rooms, 4-pools, buffet, full-service marina, RV camping. Open daily, 24 hours.

• Fishing

  phone: +1 701 662-4903
  For walleye, pike, perch and white bass in Devils Lake. Annual Devils Lake Fishing Tournament in late June. There is also a fishing tournament in June at the Spirit Lake Casino (see above).

• Auction Barn Cafe

  phone: +1 701 662-1012
  address: Highway 2

• Cedar Inn

  phone: +1 701 662-8893
  address: Hwy 2 West

• The Cove

  phone: +1 701 662-5996
  address: 1012 Woodland Dr

• Dakotah Buffet

  phone: +1 701 766-4747
  address: Hwy 57 S

• Elks Lodge

  phone: +1 701 662-4915
  address: 1216 Walnut Street E

• Felix's

  phone: +1 701 662-4941

• First Buffet House

  phone: +1 701 662-5888
  address: 320 4th St

• Hot Stuff Pizzeria

  phone: +1 701 662-3435

• Liquid Bean

  phone: +1 701 662-1065
  address: 316 4th Ave

• Master Bakery

  phone: +1 701 662-1905
  address: 423 Highway 2 W.

• Mr. & Mrs. J's

  phone: +1 701 662-8815
  address: Hwy 2

• Old Main Street Cafe

  phone: +1 701 662-8814
  address: 416 4th St

• Ranch Steakhouse

  phone: +1 701 662-6630
  address: 1109 Highway 20 S.

• Taco John's

  phone: +1 701 662-5353
  address: S. College Dr

• White House Cafe

  phone: +1 701 662-4852

• Ed's Bar

  phone: +1 701 662-8321
  address: Highway 20 S

• ProZ End of the Line

  phone: +1 701 662-2101
  address: 101 6th St NE

• Thirsty's

  phone: +1 701 662-4212
  address: 318 4th St

• The Ranch Steakhouse

  phone: +1 701 662-6630
  address: 1119 Hwy 20 South

• The Cove

  phone: +1 701 662-5996
  address: Hwy 19 South

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 701 662-6760
  address: 215 US Hwy 2 E

• Dakota Motor Inn

  phone: +1 701 662-4001
  address: US Hwy 2 E

• Davis Motel

  phone: +1 701 662-4927
  address: Hwy 2 W

• Day's Inn

  phone: +1 701 662-5381
  address: 1109 Highway 20 S.

• Lakeview Lodge

  phone: +1 701 665-5060

• Super 8 Motel

  phone: +1 701 662-8656
  address: 1001 Highway 2 E

• Trails West Motel

  phone: +1 701 662-5011
  address: Highway 2 E

• Whistling Wings Lodge

  phone: +1 701 622-3451
  address: 611 Lakeshore Drive NW

• Woodland Resort

  phone: +1 701 662-5996
  address: 1012 Woodland Dr

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 701 665-3200
  address: 875 US Hwy 2 E

There are four other large lakes nearby: Chain Lake, Lake Irvine, Dry Lake and Sweet Water Lake. Stump Lake is about 35 miles southeast in Nelson County.