TRY ROCK CLIMBING AT DEVIL’S LAKE
Whether you’re a complete beginner seeking new adventure, or a gym climber transitioning to outdoors, Devil's Lake is the best place to learn rock climbing within driving distance of Madison (1 hr), Milwaukee (2 hrs), Chicago (3.5 hrs) and Minneapolis (4 hrs)!
✅ Good for adults, active seniors and children ages 6+
✅ Beginner climbing routes to match your ability and goals
✅ Trips for individuals, pairs, families or any size group
The Best Rock Climbing in the Midwest
Devil’s Lake State Park is known for the best rock climbing in the Midwest with dozens of climbing routes rated for all different skill levels, from complete beginner to advanced. Our amazing guides have been providing climbing trips and camps for adults and children since 2010. Come for the day or plan a weekend of climbing, camping, hiking & more!
CREATE MEMORIES AT DEVIL’S LAKE
Rock climbing can be a powerful personal growth experience for all ages, from kids to active seniors and everyone in-between. Sometimes what you need most is to try something new, build self-confidence, and realize that you’re capable of overcoming any mental challenge. Climbing is a meaningful activity to try individually or share with a partner, friends, family, or any type of group. Our climbing trips are once-in-a-lifetime adventures that provide self-discovery, bonding, and fun memories!
ROCK CLIMBING IS A FUN, CHALLENGING, AND REWARDING ACTIVITY FOR ANYONE
ARE YOU CAPABLE OF ROCK CLIMBING?
The biggest misconception about rock climbing is that you need to be strong and athletic. Climbing is more about problem-solving, balance, and the mental challenge. We choose beginner-friendly routes with easier handholds and footholds. We've guided children as young as 6, senior groups, and everyone in between. If you can comfortably hike for 15–30 minutes to reach the climbing area, there's a good chance you can enjoy a day of outdoor rock climbing!
WHAT IS TOP ROPE CLIMBING?
Top rope climbing leverages a rope that is securely anchored at the top of the route and connected to the climber’s harness. A trained belayer manages the rope from the ground, keeping it tight and controlling any falls or descents. Top rope climbing is one of the safest and most beginner-friendly ways to experience climbing, widely used outdoors and in climbing gyms.
WHAT IS A CLIMBING TRIP LIKE?
Standard trips are 7 hrs to make the day worthwhile and ensure plenty of time for you to learn, climb, take breaks and really enjoy yourselves!
• Meet at predetermined trailhead inside Devil’s Lake State Park
• 15-30 minute hike up the bluff (about 500 feet)
• Your guide(s) set up anchors and ropes at a cliff location chosen to fit your group's ability and goals
• Settle into basecamp at the base of the climbing area with 30-minute belay school with your guide(s)
• Climbing, belaying, resting and learning for 4-5 hours!
• Climbs last 15-60 minutes each, depending on height, difficulty and climber tenacity
• Hydrate, eat, take photos and bathroom breaks as desired
• Everyone learns how to belay, tie knots, and use climbing communications
• You’ll get a variety of routes to challenge you and everyone in your group at just the right level
• 15-30 minute hike back down the bluff
• Final goodbyes at the trailhead. Ask your guide for recommendations for dinner, hiking, swimming or other activities at Devil’s Lake!
MEET SOME OF OUR AMAZING GUIDES
Our guides are wonderful humans that are passionate about teaching rock climbing as a vehicle to promote personal growth for all ages and abilities. Let us show you what rock climbing is really about!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DEVILS LAKE CLIMBING GUIDES
Book YOUR Climbing Trip WITH US
Our guides offer private trips 7 days/week from April-November. Individuals or pairs may prefer joining Saturday Open Group Sessions.
| Group Size | Price | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday Open Group | $145/Person | Book Now |
| Private - Individual | $475/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 2 People | $250/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 3 People | $195/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 4 People | $165/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 5 People | $145/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 6 People | $130/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 7 People | $125/Person | Book Now |
| Private - 8 People | $120/Person | Book Now |
Feel free to contact us with any questions or to help coordinate your trip. Our goal is to reply within 24 hours!
Open Group Climbing Sessions
EVERY SATURDAY — $145/PERSON
April - SEPTEMBER
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM (7 HOURS)
March, OCT & NOV
8 AM - 3 PM (7 HOURS)
Open group sessions are a great place to meet new people and potential climbing partners. No experience or gear required! Our sessions usually have a mix of complete beginners as well as experienced climbers seeking to improve by learning from our expert instructors. This is seven hours of solid learning that you will take with you forever! If we don’t meet our minimum enrollment of three climbers for your session, we will notify you of cancellation 48 hours beforehand.
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