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Rice Lake State Park (Iowa)

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State park in Iowa, United States

Rice Lake State Park
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LocationWinnebago County, Iowa, United States
Nearest cityLake Mills
Coordinates43°23′18″N 93°29′34″W / 43.38833°N 93.49278°W / 43.38833; -93.49278
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteRice 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.

References

  1. "Rice Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Rice Lake State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
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