Big Rice Lake is a large, shallow lake- 1870 acres, maximum depth 5 feet. For 2000 years and continuing today, wild rice has been harvested from the lake. The area offers a drive-in rustic campground with 3 campsites, duck hunting, a boat launch for small boats and some fishing. Downloadable map and information.
Big Rice Lake is located 14 miles north of Virginia, MN. * From Virginia, take Highway 53 north for 8 miles to County Road 131. * Turn right on County Road 131 for 1 mile. * Turn left on County Road 68 for 0.3 mile. * Go straight on Pelton Road County 405 (County 405 becomes UT8116) for 2 miles. * Turn right on F.R. 256. This is a one-lane gravel road. Continue on for 6 miles. * Turn right on F.R. 247. One mile to Big Rice Lake.