About this campground
Big Rice Lake is a large, shallow lake- 1870 acres, maximum depth 5 feet. For 2000 years and continuing today, wild rice has been harvested from the lake. The area offers a drive-in rustic campground with 3 campsites, duck hunting, a boat launch for small boats and some fishing. Downloadable map and information.
Getting there
Big Rice Lake is located 14 miles north of Virginia, MN. From Virginia, take Highway 53 north for 8 miles to County Road 131. Turn right on County Road 131 for 1 mile. Turn left on County Road 68 for 0.3 mile. Go straight on Pelton Road County 405 (County 405 becomes UT8116) for 2 miles. Turn right on F.R. 256. This is a one-lane gravel road. Continue on for 6 miles. Turn right on F.R. 247. One mile to Big Rice Lake.
Activities
- BOATING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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