Find Hotel Deals in Devils Lake (DVL)

Devils Lake is the name of both the largest natural lake in North Dakota as well as the nearby city that rests along the lake's shoreline. The lake itself is a tourist hotspot, covering about 120,000 acres and sporting 375 miles of shoreline. Here, visitors fish, boat and swim during the warmer months, and snowmobile, cross-country ski and ice fish during the winter. The city of Devils Lake features a number of historical attractions, boutique shops and locally owned restaurants that serve a variety of freshwater seafood. Because of the natural beauty of the area, many tourists spend part of their trip camping. A popular site to camp is Graham's Island State Park. Surrounded by the lake, this island features breathtaking views of the water and an abundance of wildlife. Cabin rentals are available. If you'd rather stay in the city, you can compare hotel rates at the many national chains located along U.S. Highway 2. There are also a number of discount hotels and motels throughout the area. If you enjoy gaming, book reservations at the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort. Located a few miles south of the city, the casino boasts  hundreds of slot machines, a selection of table games, fine dining and live entertainment. There are also a handful of independently owned inns and guesthouses around the lake that provide visitors with a more intimate stay.

Deciding when to visit Devils Lake depends on the activities you wish to partake in. If you enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating, you will want to visit in the late spring or summertime. During this season, Devils Lake hosts a popular fishing competition that awards multiple cash prizes. During this period, the city hosts the Devils Run Car Show. This popular auto event, which takes place in early June, attracts hundreds of car fans from throughout the region. If you are planning on visiting during this popular season, make sure to book your hotel reservations several months in advance.

If you enjoy wintertime activities, including ice fishing and snowmobiling, you will want to search for flight deals to Devils Lake and hotel discounts during the cold season, which lasts from late fall through winter. Although not typically as crowded as the summertime, this season also sees an influx of out-of-towners. If you plan on visiting during these colder months, book your hotel reservations a couple months in advance.

Enjoy a bit of history by making reservations at the Totten Trail Historic Inn. Located across the lake from Devils Lake, this establishment rests within the Fort Totten Historic Site. The hotel occupies a 19th-century building that served as officers' quarters during the area's military period from 1869 to 1890. It was then converted into an industrial school for the children of the Devils Lake Sioux Indian Reservation. Today, the site features a charming bed and breakfast with accommodations furnished in period style. All rooms have heating, air conditioning and Internet access, while some feature private baths. Guests receive a continental breakfast and afternoon tea. A parlor area and kitchen are available for special events and meetings.

Or stay in the city proper by booking reservations at the Fireside Inn & Suites. Located at the intersection of Highway 2 and 20, the quaint hotel boasts 87 clean and comfortable guestrooms and suites. Each is furnished with wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, refrigerators, televisions and microwaves. In addition, all guests can enjoy the hotel's  complimentary expanded continental breakfast. For business travelers, the hotel offers select business services, including printing and faxing capabilities. After a day at the lake, guests can unwind in the hotel's indoor pool and hot tub, which is naturally illuminated by four large windows. There is also an outdoor playground, a dog walking area and a game room.

For a Las Vegas-style experience in the middle of the wilderness, book reservations at the exclusive Spirit Lake Casino & Resort. The 124-room resort features a wide selection of room types, including standard and king rooms as well as small and large luxury suites. Some suites feature extra amenities include whirlpool tubs and private balconies that provide scenic views of the lake. All guests can enjoy free wireless Internet and access to the hotel's four-story atrium pool area, which features a waterslide and a separate children's pool. There is also a sauna room, an exercise room and a gift shop. Guests have convenient access to the casino's gaming area and its fine eateries.

The Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) serves the Devils Lake region. Amtrak provides rail service to and from Devils Lake as well. The Empire Builder train route passes through the city, connecting it to Seattle and Portland to the west and Chicago to the east. Boating, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are other popular forms of transportation throughout the Devils Lake area. Most visitors opt to rent a car from one of the several rental agencies in the area. There are plenty of scenic routes that drivers can enjoy, including U.S. Highway 2 as well as State Highway 20, 57 and 19.