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Camping · Minnesota

Big Rice Lake Campground

USFS · Camping Area · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
47.7035, -92.4984
Last verified
September 18, 2026
47.7035° N · 92.4984° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Small rustic campground with three sites suitable for small RVs or tents. Campground has a boat launch for small boats, and the lake is good for waterfowl viewing and wild rice.

From the USFS.

Is Big Rice Lake Campground free?

Yes. Big Rice Lake Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Big Rice Lake Campground?

From Virginia, head north on Hwy 169/ 53 for about 7 miles. Turn right on CR-131 for just under one mile. Turn left CR-68 for 2.4 miles. Turn right on to Pfeiffer Lake Forest Road. Go 6.2 miles until you turn right on Forest Road 247.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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