Rice Lake Campground
The campground is open. Showers have hot water from May through mid-October only. Some sites are first-come-first-served while others are reservable through the Minnesota DNR reservation system.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 1:07AM CDT until September 19 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
FFWMPX The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Faribault County in south central Minnesota... Northern Freeborn County in south central Minnesota... Southern Steele County in south central Minnesota... Southern Waseca County in south central Minnesota... * Until 500 AM CDT. * At 107 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in southern Waseca county along the MN Highway 30 corridor. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blooming Prairie, New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva, Hartland, Otisco and Matawan.
About
Rice Lake State Park provides a quiet camping experience in southern Minnesota's agricultural landscape. The 40-site campground is divided into two loops: Loop A offers 21 non-electric sites and houses the shower/restroom building, while Loop B features 18 electric sites with 30 and 50-amp hookups. Three ADA-accessible sites are available, two with electric in Loop B and one non-electric in Loop A. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The park centers on Rice Lake, a major wetland that draws significant waterfowl populations during spring and fall migrations. Nearly five miles of trails wind through oak forests, restored prairies, and along the lakeshore. Canoe rentals are available for exploring the lake, and paddlers can access a remote canoe campsite on the opposite shore. Winter visitors can use the cross-country ski trails and connect to the regional snowmobile trail system. The campground restrooms provide hot water showers from May through mid-October. Centrally located water spigots serve campers throughout both loops.
Directions
From Owatonna, take County Road 19 east for approximately 7 miles to the park entrance at 8485 Rose Street.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dnr.parks@state.mn.us | |
| Phone | +1 (507) 414-6191 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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