Lake trip · Hennepin County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Rice Lake
Rice Lake covers 365.48 acres in Hennepin County and carries a water-quality grade of F (Very Poor). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Open water runs roughly Apr 2 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Rice Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Rice Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Rice Lake grades F for water quality — Very Poor. Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Water clarity is about 2.3 ft of visibility.
About Rice Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Rice Lake a short drive away.
- Fort Snelling State Park · State Park21.4 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Rice Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Fort Snelling State Park is about 21.4 miles away for campground options.
Rice Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of F (Very Poor). Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Open water runs roughly Apr 2 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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