Explore Rice Lake, WI
Parks, campgrounds, attractions & things to do
AttractionDowntown Rice Lake
Explore downtown Rice Lake — local shops, cafes, and small-town charm.
Thing to DoRice Lake Farmers Market
Seasonal farmers market in Rice Lake — fresh produce, baked goods, and local makers.
ParkRice Lake City Park
A local park in Rice Lake — green space for picnics, the playground, and an easy stroll.
CampgroundLake Wissota State Park
A 1,062-acre Wisconsin state park on the shore of Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls, with a sandy swimming beach, boat launches, 81 campsites, prairie restorations, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails.
ParkFreeBig Falls County Park
Eau Claire County park centered on a wide ledge waterfall and rapids on the Eau Claire River — a favorite for rock-hopping, sunbathing on the granite, and photography.
Tower Ridge Recreation Area
County recreation area northeast of the city with an extensive network of mountain-biking, hiking, and groomed cross-country ski trails through rolling pine forest.
Food TruckBig Papa BBQ
Slow-smoked barbecue — pulled pork, ribs, and smoked meats with house sauces.
Food TruckFire Truck Pizza
Artisan pizzas fired to order from a converted fire truck.
Star Asian Foods
Made-to-order Asian street food and rice bowls.
Food TruckNigerian Kitchen
Authentic Nigerian dishes and West African favorites.
Food TruckThe Frybread Factory
Warm frybread and loaded Indian tacos.
Food TruckEat O’Clock Food Truck
Grilled skewers and combos — pork belly, sausage, wings, egg rolls, and rice plates.
Food TruckIsland Vibe Food Truck
Grilled jerk chicken, slow-roasted jerk pork, and traditional Jamaican sides.
Food TruckEl Gancho
Family-owned Baja-style trailer — fish tacos, pork trompo, ceviche, burritos, and mini churros.
Food TruckKarl’s Twisted Chicken
Freshly prepared rotisserie chicken with house sides.
Food TruckDhimiters Gyros
Authentic Greek gyros (70/30 lamb-beef), spinach pie, and Mediterranean specialties.
Mount Simon Park
Popular north-side park on Half Moon Lake with a sandy swimming beach, boat launch, disc golf, and shaded picnic areas.
Food TruckHoly Donuts
Fresh, made-to-order donuts with rotating specialty toppings.
Food TruckDavis Dogs
Classic and loaded hot dogs, brats, and sausages done right.
Food TruckBubbles BBQ
House-smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and the over-the-top Beast Burger (elk, bison, Wagyu & wild boar).
Food TruckBig Ash Pizza
Wood-fired pizzas with fresh, seasonal flavors including the signature Sweet Heat (pepperoni + hot honey).
Food TruckSmackdaddy’s Gourmet Grub
Stacked-and-packed street food — gourmet burgers, loaded fries, wraps, and quesadillas piled high.
Lakeshore Park
Neighborhood park on the shore of Half Moon Lake with a fishing pier, playground, and open green space.
ParkFreePhoenix Park
Downtown riverfront park at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers. Home to the Saturday farmers market, an amphitheater, a labyrinth, and the trailhead of the Chippewa River State Trail.
CampgroundLake Altoona County Park
Eau Claire County campground on Lake Altoona with a swimming beach, boat launch, and shaded RV and tent sites just minutes from the city.
AttractionPablo Center at the Confluence
Striking riverfront performing- and visual-arts center at the confluence, hosting concerts, theater, dance, and rotating art galleries.
Riverview Park
Green riverside park offering a boat landing and quiet access to the Chippewa River on Eau Claire’s west side.
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Downtown hands-on museum for kids with interactive play exhibits, a maker space, and rotating educational programming.
ParkFreeRod and Gun Park
Quiet park along the Chippewa River with a disc golf course, boat access, and connections to the city’s riverside trail network.
ParkFreeOwen Park
Eau Claire’s oldest park, on the banks of the Chippewa River, featuring the historic Sarge Boyd Bandshell where the Eau Claire Municipal Band has played free summer concerts for generations.
Beaver Creek Reserve
A 400-acre nature reserve near Fall Creek with a nature center, live-animal exhibits, the Hobbs Observatory, a butterfly house, and miles of trails along the Eau Claire River.
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
A recreated 1890s logging camp in Carson Park with a bunkhouse, cook shanty, blacksmith shop, and interpretive center telling the story of the white-pine logging boom.
AttractionChippewa Valley Museum
Regional history museum in Carson Park with hands-on exhibits on Ojibwe heritage, the logging era, an 1890s ice cream parlor, and life in the Chippewa Valley.
ParkFreeCarson Park
A 134-acre peninsula park surrounded by Half Moon Lake, home to the historic Carson Park baseball stadium, two museums, a logging camp, playgrounds, and miles of walking paths.