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Rice Lake (Stearns County) Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Rice Lake in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Rice Lake covers about 1,568 acres.

2 public launches · 2 with trailer ramps · 1 confirmed free · 2 with restrooms

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Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

Counties: Stearns County

Ramps and launches

Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site

Paynesville, Stearns County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
17 mi from Litchfield

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From the City of Paynesville, east on County Road 34 for 3.5 miles, then north on 253rd Avenue .5 miles to access.

Directions

Rice Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Paynesville, Stearns County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
18 mi from Litchfield

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 0.75 miles east on State Hwy 23, then 0.25 miles south on 276th Ave, then 2.75 miles east on 180th St to the northwest shore of lake.

Directions

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