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Rice Lake at Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

  • Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 36289 State Hwy 65, McGregor, MN 55760 | Get Directions
  • Phone: 218-768-2402
  • Toll Free: 800-877-8339
  • Fax: 218-768-3040
  • ricelake@fws.gov
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Free admission.
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Year-Round

Located five miles south of McGregor on Hwy 65, this 18,000 acre National Wildlife Refuge offers year-round wildlife and recreational opportunities in a mixture of forest, bog, upland and open water habitats. Over 220 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 16 species of reptiles and amphibians can be found on the refuge.The Visitor Center is open M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the Refuge is open year-round sunrise to sunset.



Located on a Lake or River

  • Mandy
  • Twin

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: Year round, except auto tour which closes after the first significant snowfall. The Refuge is open sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center and Headquarters are open M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm except for federal holidays

Attraction Attributes

  • Accessible to Disabled
  • Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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Directions

The entrance and headquarters are located 5 miles South of McGregor on MN State Hwy 65 on the West side of the highway.

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