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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Rice Lake

Rice Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Rice Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rice Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rice Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.79875, -83.61097. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rice Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Rice Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Rice Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rice Lake?

    Nearby: Seven Lakes State Park (park, 6 km), Michigan Renaissance Festival (lake, 7 km), Holly State Recreation Area (sanctuary, 9 km), Fenton First Presbyterian Church (church, 10 km), Lake Fenton (lake, 12 km), White Lake (lake, 19 km).

    Is Rice Lake worth visiting?

    Rice Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.