Rice Lake State Park
Minnesota State Park
Write a Review 8485 Rose Street Owatonna, MN 55060 507-414-6191 Reservations: 866-857-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.0951, -93.0634
Overview of Rice Lake State Park
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required for all vehicles entering state parks and state recreation areas. Daily or annual permits are available and may be purchased online, in-person, at self-service kiosks or by phone. Learn more: Minnesota State Park Vehicle Permit Information
Last Price Paid: $33
Reported by Marc on 7/30/2021
Longest RV Reported: 22 feet (Class B)
Reported by 1bike on 6/7/2018
Number of Sites 40
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April - October
Elevation 1,279 ft / 389 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Rice Lake State Park 4 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 7/30/2021
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Last reported 5/12/2019
“Poor Service, shabby campground”
Reviewed 7/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | B19E |
Overall Rating
On the rate, don't forget to include the $7 per vehicle per night charge. The park is pretty and rustic, but the campground is a mess. Very few of the spots are even close to level. Their is only electric, no sewer dump station or water. The lake itself is virtually unusable, water level is low and putting a kayak in requires slogging ... more
On the rate, don't forget to include the $7 per vehicle per night charge. The park is pretty and rustic, but the campground is a mess. Very few of the spots are even close to level. Their is only electric, no sewer dump station or water. The lake itself is virtually unusable, water level is low and putting a kayak in requires slogging through marsh to open water. The campsites are cramped and not cleaned. The "office" is rarely open, and the only staff I have seen is the park ranger running around at 6:30 am to leave notes on your car stating that it must be moved. There is a sign at the office that tells you that you must reserve online and write your receipt number on a sheet of paper and leave it on your windshield.
The first night, I parked the car in front of the rig on bare dirt, very close to the rig. I got hit with a note saying that I must move it to overflow parking 150 yards away. I have expensive equipment in my jeep and don't want it that far from my rig, so the next night I park it in front of the rig, on gravel and off the street. I get a "Second notice" stating I must move it to the overflow parking. Mind you, my jeep is a 97 wrangler, very small and parked on the gravel and off the road. There is nothing in the rules stating additional vehicles must be parked in overflow, simply that they have overflow parking if needed. Fortunately, we are leaving today so I won't have to worry about this, but I definitely will not be staying here again.
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“A great stop of I-35 with limited amenities b”
Reviewed 6/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $23 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | A20 |
Overall Rating
We stayed here one night as a stop over off I-35, which was just 15 mins away making this great for thru travelers. I initially wanted to give this 5 stars because it's a nice campground with well-maintained sites. We had a great firepit, good hammock trees, and the lake was just a short walk away from the campground. We decide... more
We stayed here one night as a stop over off I-35, which was just 15 mins away making this great for thru travelers.
I initially wanted to give this 5 stars because it's a nice campground with well-maintained sites. We had a great firepit, good hammock trees, and the lake was just a short walk away from the campground.
We decided to lower our rating due to 3 factors: mosquitoes, older bathrooms, and no dump station. These should not dissuade you at all - nothing was terrible - but we decided this means it's not a 5 star stop.
A note on mosquitoes - it's a wetland! They should be there! All the same, go here knowing you're on their turf.
Happy camping!
TheFoxyVan would stay here again
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“Quiet relaxed weekend ”
Reviewed 5/12/2019
| Nightly rate: | $29 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | B10E |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We camped here in the spring, just a few days after the area got 2” of rain. The trails were mostly soft, but passable. Only 4 miles of trails, but lots of water to paddle on. The staff were knowledgeable and very helpful. Campground was very quiet!
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Danipbody would stay here again
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“Wooded and wet with a lake and canoe in sites”
Reviewed 6/7/2018
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | B7 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
We had a perfectly nice trip here. The park is well cared for, hot showers, a nice lake for canoeing and some nice walking trails. But I didn't love it. It is very wooded and was very damp. The sites were fine and you are not.on too of your neighbors.and the facilities all were good. The showers were above average. The lake is cu... more
We had a perfectly nice trip here. The park is well cared for, hot showers, a nice lake for canoeing and some nice walking trails.
But I didn't love it. It is very wooded and was very damp. The sites were fine and you are not.on too of your neighbors.and the facilities all were good. The showers were above average.
The lake is cute and small, think canoe or kayak (they rent both). Not sure if there is a place to swim, I didn't see any.
The most interesting thing is the canoe in camping.
I didn't love because it was damp and buggy. We did enjoy, seems good for laying around and reading a book.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- firewood
- group sites
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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