State Park · Minnesota, United States
Rice Lake State Park
Rice Lake State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 712 acres (288 ha), established in 1963.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Steele and Dodge, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 712 acres (288 ha) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 44.0878° N, 93.0586° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rice Lake State Park
Rice Lake State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, just east of Owatonna. Park lands entirely surround Rice Lake, an important stopping point for migrating waterfowl. The lake covers 750 acres (300 ha) with an average depth of three feet (1 m).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just east of Owatonna |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 55.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rice Lake State Park?
Rice Lake State Park is in Minnesota, United States (44.0878° N, 93.0586° W).
When was Rice Lake State Park established?
Rice Lake State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Rice Lake State Park?
Rice Lake State Park covers 712 acres (288 ha).
How do I get to Rice Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Owatonna, Minnesota. just east of Owatonna.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).