Devils Lake

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Devils Lake is a small city in Ramsey County, in the northeastern area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 7,222 people. Its elevation is 1,475 feet and its amp coordinates are latitude 48.11 N & longitude 98.86 W.

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Understand

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.

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Get in

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Get around

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

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See

  • Devils Lake State Parks, three state parks and recreation areas on Devils Lake. Recreational activities include fishing, boating and nature watching. Camping is available at Grahams Island and Shelvers Grove. Tel: (701) 766-4015. Fax: (701) 766-4311. Email: dlsp@state.nd.us
    • Grahams Island State Park: 10 miles west of Devils Lake on Highway 19, then six miles south.
    • Shelvers Grove State Recreation Area: 3 miles east of Devils Lake on Highway 2. Closed due to high water (half of the park is under water)
    • Black Tiger Bay State Recreation Area: 7 miles east of Devils Lake, five miles south, then three miles west.
  • Lake Region Heritage Center, Old Post Office Museum, 502 Fourth St., Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-3701. Email: jschiele@stellarnet.com Local history exhibits, two art galleries. Open year round Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission fee $3, seniors $2.
  • Lake Region Heritage House Museum, 416 Sixth St., Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-3701 or (701) 662-7080. Email: jschiele@stellarnet.com Large 1910-era home with artifacts from Lake Region area families. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Admission fee $3, seniors $2.
  • North Dakota Maritime Museum, corner of Fifth Street and Fourth Avenue, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-7031. Fax: (701) 662-7049. Email: navy702dd@stellarnet.com Memorabilia and artifacts of military service. By appointment.
  • Fort Totten State Historic Site
  • SAAGA International Speedway, 4374 98th Street NE, Crary, ND 58327. Tel: (701) 398-3383.
  • Devils Run Classic Car Show Devils Lake. Free to public. Classic cars, muscle cars, music and events. Tel: (701) 662-7222. Toll-Free: (800) 233-8048. Fax: (701) 662-2147
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Do

  • Casino: Spirit Lake Casino & Resort, 7 miles south of Devils Lake on Highway 57. 600-plus slots, bingo, poker, live entertainment, 124 rooms, 4-pools, buffet, full-service marina, RV camping. Open daily, 24 hours. Tel: (701) 766-4888. Fax: (701) 766-1507. Email: chalgren@spiritlakecasino.com
  • Fishing for walleye, pike, perch and white bass in Devils Lake. Annual Devils Lake Fishing Tournament in late June. Tel: (701) 662-4903. Toll-Free: (800) 233-8048. Fax: (701) 662-2147. There is also a fishing tournament in June at the Spirit Lake Casino (see above).
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Buy

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Eat

  • Auction Barn Cafe, Highway 2, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-1012
  • Cedar Inn, Hwy 2 West, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8893
  • China Garden, 502 6th Street Southeast, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-3388
  • The Cove, 1012 Woodland Dr, at the Woodland Resort, Hwy 19 West, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-5996
  • Dairy Queen, 112 9th St W, Highway 2,, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4622
  • Dakotah Buffet, Hwy 57 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 766-4747
  • Elks Lodge, 1216 Walnut Street E, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4915
  • Felix's, Highway 2 & 4 Street West, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4941
  • First Buffet House, 320 4th Street, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-5888
  • Gina's Drive Inn, 616 5th St NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-6070
  • Hanson House, 313 Hwy 2 E, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-1032
  • Hardee's, Highway 2, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8159
  • Hot Stuff Pizzeria, Jct Highway 2 & 19, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-3435
  • KFC+Taco Bell, 403 Highway 2 W, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-2675
  • Liquid Bean, 316 4th Ave., Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-1065
  • Little Caesars Pizza, 701 5th Avenue SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8500
  • Master Bakery, 423 Highway 2 W, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-1905
  • McDonalds, 124 4th St S, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-3285
  • Mr. & Mrs. J's, Hwy 2, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8815
  • Old Main Street Cafe, 416 4th St., Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8814
  • Pizza Hut, 523 College Drive South, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-7100
  • Ranch Steakhouse, 1109 Highway 20 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-6630
  • Taco John's, S. College Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-5353
  • TJ's Pizza Subs & Chicken, Highway 2, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4717
  • White House Cafe, Holiday Mall Shopping Center, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4852
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Drink

  • Ed's Bar, Highway 20 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8321
  • ProZ End of the Line, 101 6th St NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-2101
  • Thirsty's, 318 4th St, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4212
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Stay

  • Comfort Inn, 215 US Hwy 2 E, Devils Lake ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-6760. Fax: (701) 662-8440
  • Dakota Motor Inn, US Hwy 2 E, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4001
  • Davis Motel, Hwy 2 W, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-4927
  • Day's Inn, 1109 Highway 20 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-5381. Fax: (701) 662-3578
  • Lakeview Lodge 5 1/2 miles W on Hwy 19, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel (701) 665-5060
  • Super 8 Motel, 1001 Highway 2 E, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-8656. Fax: (701) 662-8656 Ext 285
  • Trails West Motel, Highway 2 E, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-5011
  • Whistling Wings Lodge, 611 Lakeshore Drive NW, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 622-3451
  • Woodland Resort 3 miles W on Hwy 19, 1012 Woodland Dr, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Tel: (701) 662-5996
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Get out

While Devils Lake is large and has lots of facilities for visitors, 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.

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