PO Box 708, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
Phone: 715-483-3284 or 715-461-3284
Fax: 715-483-3288
Open All Year
Overview. The spectacular, 252-mile-long Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, one of the first to be so designated under the 1968 Wild and Scenic Rivers act, has been an important waterway for centuries. Native Americans, specifically the Dakota and Ojibway, traded along it, and it was lifeblood to 18th and 19th century fur traders and the lumber industry. The only river to be protected along its entire route, the St. Croix passes through rich wildlife habitat, between steep cliffs, and down several dams before it meets up with the Mississippi at Hastings. The National Riverway also includes scenic Namekagon River.What to see and do. Ride the river in a boat or canoe, or hike one of the seven National Park Service trails that follow the river's path. Two of these trails are groomed in winter for cross-country skiing. Wildlife is abundant and bird-watching is excellent. Primitive camping is allowed, but most campsites are only accessible from the water. You may stay one night only in campsites above Nevers Dam. Below Nevers Dam, there is a seven-day limit. All trash must be packed out. Landings and campsites are open at all times. The visitor center at Headquarters in St. Croix Falls, WI is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily, May through September, and on weekdays from October through April. Other visitor centers, located in Stillwater, MN, Trego, WI, and near Pine City, MN, are open seasonally. All visitor centers have audiovisual presentations and other exhibits. Educational programs can be arranged through the Park Service. Seasonal Note. Thunderstorms are frequent in summer. Take proper precautions when you are on or near the water. Sub-zero temperatures and substantial snowfall make for severe winters along the St. Croix. Dress in layers and be sure all gear is suitable for winter use.
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Visitor Center |
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