Book a Campsite at Rice Lake State Park, IA
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*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Overview
Description
Picnicking/Shelters
Rice Lake State Park is 15 acres and a beautiful area for having a picnic, family gathering, or wedding. There is a stone shelter that was built by the CCC in 1934. The shelter may be reserved online.
Lake Activities
Rice Lake is a 1200 acre lake that provides many activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Any size motor is allowed and boaters like to water ski, jet ski, and fish. The species of fish in Rice Lake include bass, bluegill, walleye, perch, northern, crappie and bullheads.
Many species of birds habitat Rice Lake. There are a variety of songbirds and migratory birds. Pelicans are known to make Rice Lake a stopping spot along their route.
Camping
No camping allowed at Rice Lake State Park.
Nearby Towns
Rice Lake is located at Lake Mills. Other surrounding towns include Forest City, Joice, Leland and Scarville.
Booking Window
Sun Apr 27 2025 - Mon Apr 20 2026
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Rice Lake Shelters:
Reservable: April 1 - October 31
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Tue Apr 01 2025
Fri Oct 31 2025
Peak
Wed Apr 01 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Apr 01 2025 -
Oct 31 2025
Apr 01 2025 -
Oct 31 2025
Shelters
$35.00
Peak Season
Apr 01 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Apr 01 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Shelters
$35.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.38306, -93.50194
43°22'59"N, 93°30'7"W
On Hwy 9 about five miles east of Forest City or eleven miles west of Interstate 35 take R74 north. Travel north about seven miles and turn east on 425th St. Travel about another mile and turn north on 235th Ave. Rice Lake is on your right about one mile.
43.38306, -93.50194
43°22'59"N, 93°30'7"W
On Hwy 9 about five miles east of Forest City or eleven miles west of Interstate 35 take R74 north. Travel north about seven miles and turn east on 425th St. Travel about another mile and turn north on 235th Ave. Rice Lake is on your right about one mile.
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