Devil's Lake State Park — pet swim areas

Off-leash zone Baraboo, WI Verified · 2026-09-05

Two pet swim areas on Devil's Lake: on-leash near the north shore boat launch, off-leash near the south shore boat launch. The main beaches are closed to pets.

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Set by Wisconsin DNR (State Park System). Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.

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