A dirt road hooks right at the end and opens into a gravel cul-de-sac directly on the lake, which sets the tone for this dispersed site within Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area in northern Iowa. Camping is limited to a grassy pull-off set into the woods on one side, with the remainder being open perimeter parking. Larger rigs can navigate the loop, but a second group arriving makes the layout tight. A boat launch sits at the water's edge, with foot paths on either side for fishing. Early mornings are quiet, though boat traffic picks up after 7 a.m. Anglers and paddlers looking for camping near Leland will find this a functional, low-amenity base with direct lake access and cell service on site.
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Map & DirectionsRice Lake Wildlife Management Area is located in Iowa near Leland
Coordinates
43.38418499 N
93.48847522 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/29/26
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
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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










