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Devils Lake

Devils Lake is a lake in Deschutes, Oregon.

Devils Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Devils Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.03445, -121.76174. 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: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Devils Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Devils Lake?

    Nearby: Sparks Lake (lake, 3 km), Todd Lake (lake, 8 km), Lewis Glacier (viewpoint, 8 km), Clark Glacier (viewpoint, 9 km), Crook Glacier (viewpoint, 9 km), Broken Top (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Devils Lake worth visiting?

    Devils Lake is listed as a must-see lake in Oregon on Spotwander.