Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:05 PM
- Water level
- 2.43 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Upper Rice Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05244000 — CROW WING RIVER AT NIMROD, MN · 18.8 mi from Upper Rice Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Bear Creek township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Upper Rice Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.381053, -95.296873 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Clearwater |
Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Upper Rice Lake in Bear Creek township, Minnesota at coordinates 47.38105, -95.29687. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Upper Rice Lake in Bear Creek township, Clearwater County, Minnesota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Natural, launch lanes: 1, launch type: Carry-In. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
Is Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Bear Creek township, Minnesota.
What water does Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site access?
Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Upper Rice Lake in Bear Creek township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site?
Upper Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.381053, -95.296873 in Bear Creek township, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 6.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.