Rice Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(641) 581-4835
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Winnebago County, in Lake Mills, Rice Lake State Park covers about 29 acres.
The park supports picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Cabins and lodging
Reserve the lodge at Rice Lake for your next family gathering. Built in 1934 by the CCC, the open-air shelter is available April through October and can be reserved through the online reservation system for Rice Lake State Park.
Things to do
Picnicking
Boating and paddling
Boat in the 1200-acre natural lake. Rice Lake allows any size motor and is popular for water activities such as water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. A public boat ramp can be found on the lake’s north shore and a second public boat ramp is available on the lake’s south shore.
Fishing
Fish for bass, bluegill, walleye, and yellow perch on Rice Lake. Be sure to check length and possession limits for fish caught in this lake. Boat in the 1200-acre natural lake. Rice Lake allows any size motor and is popular for water activities such as water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. A public boat ramp can be found on the lake’s north shore and a second public boat ramp is available on the lake’s south shore.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 43000 235th Ave
Lake Mills, IA 50450 - Nearest town
- Lake Mills
- Coordinates
- 43.4010, -93.5102
- Phone
- (641) 581-4835
- Pilot_Knob@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology