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Picnicking

At Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Hours

Daily, sunrise to sunset.

Locations

Picnic tables are available at the Visitor Center, South Trail, Mandy Lake and Twin Lakes. 

Know Before You Go

  • Please leave no trace and pack out any trash.
  • Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A straight and narrow gravel road bordered by towering deciduous trees with yellow leaves.
Wildlife Drive
woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
Fishing
In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.
Hiking
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
36289 State Highway 65
Mcgregor, MN 55760
218-768-2402
ricelake@fws.gov