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Local favourite lake · Shoshone, Idaho

Devils Lake

Devils Lake is a lake in Shoshone, Idaho.

Devils Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Devils Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Devils Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.95692, -115.64169. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Devils Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Devils Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Devils Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Devils Lake?

    Nearby: Larkins Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area (sanctuary, 49 km), Larch Butte (viewpoint, 59 km), Bouchard Lake (lake, 71 km), Clearwater National Forest (sanctuary, 74 km), Devils Pulpit (viewpoint, 3 km).