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. 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.

Attractions

 • 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.
 • 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. 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. 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. 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

Activities

 • 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.
 • 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).

Accommodations

 • 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