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Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,717-acre state park located in Canton, Illinois. The park is located on the east side of Rice Lake, a shallow, marshy lake that is home to a variety of wildlife. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and hiking. The park also features a nature center, picnic areas, and a boat launch. Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a great place to explore the outdoors and observe the wildlife that call the area home.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Rice Lake)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (32)
• Max Length (35)
• Gravel Sites (32)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Electric (32)
• Max Amps (50)
• Back-ins (12 x 35)

User Reviews

Ethan Jameson

October 15, 2025

The place was ideal for short walks and peaceful thinking. Sometimes silence can feel like therapy.

Jordin Taylor

August 31, 2025

Tons of dead fish floating everywhere basically a fish cemetery, not clean, stunk very bad, overall not a good time.

Tailor Cobain

August 20, 2025

Pretty place to fish or visit for fun

Joanne Leighty

August 08, 2025

Had a good time at the duck blind raffle.

Cary Miller

May 21, 2024

Buildings and facilities are starting to show some age but still a great venue for fishing, a picnic, or nature viewing.

Map for Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

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