Near Baraboo, Wisconsin
Devil’s Lake State Park
Spend a weekend near Baraboo, Wisconsin, with a lakeshore walk or a climb to the quartzite bluffs. Choose your hike and pet swim area before deciding which shore to visit first.
Things to do
Tumbled Rocks Trail
Wisconsin DNR lists this one-mile lakeshore trail among the park’s easiest. It follows the west shore through the boulders below the bluff.
East Bluff Trail
This 1.7-mile trail has stone steps and repeated climbs, with lake views from above. Wisconsin DNR ranks it among the park’s most difficult routes.
Camping and dog rules
Choosing a campsite
Quartzite has electric and non-electric sites and is open year-round. The park also has Northern Lights and Ice Age campgrounds, which operate seasonally. Use the reservation listing to check hookups and access for your dates.
Bringing your dog
Use a leash no longer than eight feet in general park areas. The designated north shore pet swim area is on-leash. The designated south shore area near the boat launch allows off-leash swimming.
Local restaurants
Dog-friendly dining
Take a meal break with your dog at one of these outdoor spots. Call ahead to check patio service, especially in cooler weather.
Illustrative food photo Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen
S5718 State Road 136, Baraboo, WI
Wood-fired pizza and pub fare near the park’s north entrance.
Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
Cafe exterior, 2015 Little Village Cafe
146 4th Ave, Baraboo, WI
Sandwiches, soups and dinner entrées in downtown Baraboo.
Dogs can join you at a sidewalk table outside the café.
Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0 · Cropped and resized
A weekend idea
Start with Tumbled Rocks, then use the designated pet swim area that suits your dog. Save East Bluff for a separate outing if your group is comfortable with stairs and rocky footing.