State Parks & Forests

Devil's Lake

Autumn at Devil's Lake State Park

Devil's Lake is a popular destination when the leaves turn color. The many trails, vistas, bluffs, and maple, birch, oak, hickory, sumac, and other deciduous trees provide spectacular fall scenery.

On a sunny day, the sky-blue lake contrasts with the golden forest.
Photo © Barbara Giles

Maple branch and blue sky

Golden maple leaves stand out against a clear blue sky.
DNR Photo by Princely Nesadurai

The peak color usually occurs in early to mid October.

red and yellow sumac trees
Staghorn sumac is usually the first tree to turn color, and one of the brightest.
Photo © Ray Mathis

Multi-colored trees on rocky hillside
The purplish quartzite rock adds to the color.
Photo © Ray Mathis

Last Revised: Wednesday May 21 2008