Dispersed Camping
Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area
Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area in Iowa offers a landscape of flat terrain with grasslands and wetlands. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby Rice Lake and enjoy birdwatching or fishing opportunities.
Detours Nearby

Eagle Lake State Wildlife Management Area
37 min away

Oakwoods Trails Campground
38 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 15 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 30 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 43 min from Waterloo, IA
Location
Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area is located in Iowa
Coordinates
43.38418499 N
93.48847522 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area needs a permit.






