Rice Lake

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This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 2 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses.

Rules

• Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste. Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes. • You will need to pack out your garbage.• Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.

Directions

1st Portage to Poplar River via Crescent Lake Put in at the boat launch at Crescent Lake. Paddle south to Fleck Lake. From there take the Poplar River to Slip Lake, then Dogtrot Lake, then Bulge Lake, then Silver Lake Silver Lake connects to Rice Lake. From Lutsen Travel on Caribou Trail for 8.1 miles Turn left onto Clara Lake Road for 3.3 miles Turn left onto Rice Lake Road for 2.4 miles Hike/portage to the lake from there. 2nd Portage to Poplar River From Lutsen continue on Rice Lake Road for another .8 miles Turn onto Forest Route 339 and travel for .3 miles Portage/hike following the Poplar River through Screech and Anderson Lakes to Rice Lake