Des Lacs is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States.

The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 2.0% Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races.

15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 99.04% White, 0.48% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races.

14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Amtrak's Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop.

The nearest station is located in Minot, 14 miles (23 km) to the east.