Rice Lake State Park (Iowa)
| Rice Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Rice Lake State Park in Iowa  Rice Lake State Park (Iowa) (the United States) | |
| Location | Winnebago County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Lake Mills |
| Coordinates | 43°23′18″N 93°29′34″W / 43.38833°N 93.49278°W |
| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m)[1] |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Rice Lake State Park |
Rice Lake State Park is a 15-acre (6.1 ha) state park in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Lake Mills. The park is located on the south shore of Rice Lake and provides fishing and boating access to the lake. The lake is home to bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and walleye. It is also visited by migratory birds during their migrations, making it a popular birdwatching site. The park also contains a stone picnic shelter that was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rice Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Rice Lake State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
