Fun Summer Activities You Can Drive to From Devil’s Lake, ND

The summer season is when North Dakota truly comes to life, and you can really feel that here in Devil’s Lake! While our winters are sadly long and cold, our summers are incredibly beautiful, so tourists and locals alike want to get out on the lake and into nature. Here are our recommendations for summer activities you must try this year in Devil’s Lake, ND.

1. Go Swimming at Black Tiger Bay 

Devil’s Lake is famous for its lake,of course, so no summer here would be complete without a dip in the most famous lake of the Badlands! And there’s no better place to do it than this little swimming hole at 3820 83rd Avenue, with a pristine sandy beach tucked under a canopy of trees.

Summers get hot here in North Dakota, so jump in the lake to cool off, then run back to the beach to tan under the summer sun. And if you get too hot again, you can either jump back in or head for the shade in the forest. If you want to spend the evening (and the next morning) here, there are almost 100 camping lots available within a quick walk of the beach.

2. See an Outdoor Play at Fort Totten Little Theatre

Devil’s Lake’s own community theater comes alive each July, where you can catch the professional cast performing a famous Broadway act 3-4 nights a week. But this isn’t your typical town theater: the plays are performed with the most scenic backdrop imaginable on the shores of Roosevelt Park in Devil’s Lake and under the star-filled Dakotan sky.

The performance will surely wow you, and your family if you come here, and tickets are only around $15. Bring a picnic and make it a family outing!

3. Take a Boat Out on the Lake 

Boating is what most tourists come to Devil’s Lake to do, and it’s certainly a popular summer activity for locals as well. If you’re into fishing, Devil’s Lake offers some of the best catches in the Dakotas, with summer being the peak season to catch walleye, northern pike, bass, and perch. Or if you’re into watersports, hook up a tube to your boat or slap on some water skis and turn the magnificent lake into your summer playground!

If you don’t have your own boat, our recommended place to rent a boat for the day is Woodland Marina, located at 1012 Woodland Drive. Rentals start at around $300 for powerboats.

If you get into a sport like fishing or boating, you’re gonna need a big, powerful car to bring all your gear around. And in ​Devil’s Lake, there’s only one great spot to get something like that. ​So drive by Devil’s Lake Ford to pick up a car that will ​lead you on the best outdoor adventures this summer, like the Ford F-150.

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