Rice Lake State Park

Cynthia Vehe / P&TC photo contest

Explore the natural Marshlands and hardwood forest along rice lake

Exploring the Park

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Welcome to Rice Lake near Owatonna, Minn.

Andrew Oftedal / P&TC

Wooded trails cross marshy areas.

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Many camping options from drive-in, walk-in, cart-in or canoe-in.

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Enjoy groomed ski trails

Courtesy of Kurt Zuppke

The park is home to wildlife such as deer

Robert Thommes / P&TC photo contest

Wildflowers are an amazing sight around the park

Terry Moffatt / P&TC photo contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

Camping

Drive-in sites ~ 40 Sites
Electric ~ 18 sites
Canoe-in ~ 5 rustic campsites
Walk-in sites~ 5 rustic campsites
Cart-in sites~ 4 rustic campsites
Group camp~ up to 40 people

Activities

Events

at Rice Lake State Park

Candlelight Ski

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Come out an enjoy Rice Lake State Park in the evening under a recently full moon. The main loop, a mile and a half long trail, will lead you through the candlelit forest from the boat ramp parking lot to the campground, then downhill to Rice Lake, and along its the lantern-lit shore back to […]

Free Park Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ All Day –

Enjoy the state parks on this Free Park Day – no parking permit required.

Our Friends Group Partner

Friends of Rice Lake State Park

To support and promote the natural resources in and around Rice Lake State Park; to work for the preservation and publicize the educational value of the environment and ecological system; and, to facilitate outdoor recreational opportunities for young and old alike.