Devils Lake
Devils Lake is an endorheic lake in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It is in Poplar Grove Township. The best weather comes with May to September, at 66–80°F.
A lake inside Poplar Grove Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to -2°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Devils Lake Regional (DVL) has airline service, about 6 miles from Devils Lake.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
A visit to Devils Lake can follow the seasons below.
Devils Lake
Devils Lake is an endorheic lake in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It is the largest natural body of water and the second-largest body of water in North Dakota after Lake Sakakawea. The cities of Devils Lake and Minnewaukan take their name from the lake as does the Spirit Lake Reservation, which is located on the lake's southern shores.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 3,320 square miles
- Elevation
- 1,450 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Rooms near Devils Lake
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Devils Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Township | in town | — | — | 277 | $448K |
| Harvey | 49 mi west | 1 hr | 2 2 hotels | 1,532 | $119K |
| Forward Township 28% vacation homes | 49 mi southwest | 1 hr | 1 1 motel | 89 | $225K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Devils Lake
Every place here is under 54 miles away.
53 mi MuseumRonald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site
128 mi MuseumTofthagen Library and MuseumPhoto credits
Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site: Chad Kainz from Chicago, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Tofthagen Library and Museum: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Devils Lake: what to know
Is Devils Lake in Poplar Grove Township?
Yes. It’s inside Poplar Grove Township, ND.
When is the best time to visit Devils Lake?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Devils Lake?
Devils Lake Regional (DVL), about 6 miles away.
Word from Poplar Grove Township
No one has shared advice yet; Poplar Grove Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.