Fishing and paddling draw campers to Big Rice Lake, a free, three-site dispersed area within Superior National Forest that sits directly on the water with a boat landing. The gravel access road is smooth and drivable, though campers with rigs longer than 40 feet should scout conditions before committing. No trash bins on-site. Bugs run heavy near the water in summer, so pack repellent. Verizon users have reported two bars of coverage, enough to stream video. Pfeiffer Lake is a nearby alternative for those wanting a different setup among the campgrounds around Superior National Forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Rice Lake is located in Minnesota near Tower
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
47.70502637 N
92.49824722 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/11/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageLast on 7/13/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageLast on 7/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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 32 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 16 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 3 hrs 30 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 3 hrs 45 min from Eau Claire, WI
