Devil's Lake State Recreation Area

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area consists of two parks on opposite sides of Devils Lake.

On the west shore is the campground, located just minutes from downtown Lincoln City and a short walk to the beach.

East Devil’s Lake State Park is a day-use park with a boat launch located a short drive around the southern end of the lake.

The lake abounds with freshwater fish, including rainbow trout, yellow perch, catfish, black crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill.

While none of the campsites have a lake view, a wide trail leads to a fishing dock.

The lake is 685 acres of serene water unaffected by coastal winds, making it attractive to paddlers, fishers and boaters.

The lake’s wetland is the primary wintering grounds for flocks of migratory geese and ducks. There also several osprey and bald eagle nests in the vicinity.

Seasonal Camping As the only Oregon coast campground located in the midst of a city, Devil’s Lake Campground is the perfect base camp for exploring Lincoln City’s shopping, beaches and restaurants.

D River State Recreation Site is just a 10 minute walk away, over a boardwalk through the wetland and across Hwy 101.

East Devil’s Lake State Park This day use park is a short drive around the southern end

The park was acquired between 1957 and 1961 by a gift from the city of Delake and purchases from private land owners. The name "Devil's Lake" is thought to stem from an Indian legend concerning a serpent or spirit which inhabited the lake. The Devil's in the Details - If you've paid close attention you have no-doubt noticed that Oregon State Parks uses an apostrophe in the Devil's Lake name. Virtually every other street sign, map or publication out there proclaims our namesake body of water to be "Devils Lake." However, deed language and historical documents clearly refer to this water body as "Devil's Lake." So, why the disagreement? Most North American cartographers had a tendency to drop the apostrophe on maps to conserve space, making it very likely that Devil's Lake lost its apostrophe to small map labels some time ago!