Rice Lake State Park
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Long ago, American Indians harvested wild rice from this lake where today, the shallow waters and marshy edges of Rice Lake attract many waterfowl during migrations. Rice Lake is a major wetland in the area. Visitors enjoy camping under the tall hardwoods, photographing spring wildflowers, picnicking, and birdwatching. For a more secluded camping experience, paddle across the lake and camp in a canoe campsite. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on the trails.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Campground including shower facilities are open. Contractors and staff are finishing the final steps in the "Campground Upgrade" and should be completed soon. Those sites under construction may change so check at the self-registration station for the latest information. |
Park Notes
Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Wildflowers:wild leek, jack-in-the pulpit, buttercup, violets, golden alexander, phlox, wild geranium and many more are currently blooming.
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Office hours vary. If no one is available, please leave a message.
When office is closed, please use the self-registration station at the front of the office to purchase daily and annual permits, and to register for camping. Annual permits purchased through self-registration will be mailed to you.
Contact
8485 Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
tel: 507-455-5871
email: rice.lake.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Located 7 miles east of Owatonna on Rose Street. From Hwy 35, take exit 42A. Follow the signs to Rose Street. East on Rose Street to the park.