St. Croix
National Scenic Riverway
The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is a 252 mile
long corridor which consists of the St. Croix and
Namekagon rivers. The Riverway is one of the initial
rivers designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers act
of 1968. The Lower St. Croix was added in 1972. The
Riverway is a unique area with a diversity of habitat,
which provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife.
A variety of recreational activities can be enjoyed in
this picturesque setting.
- VISITATION:
- Highest from Memorial Day through Labor Day; lowest
in January.
- LOCATION:
- St. Croix Falls Wisconsin
- ADDRESS:
- St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
P.O. Box 708
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024
- TELEPHONE:
- (715)483-3284
- OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
- Landings and campsites are open year round.
Headquarters Visitor Center is open year round.
Headquarters Visitor center is open Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October through April; open daily
May through September. The other vistor centers are open
seasonally.
- CLIMATE; RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
- Summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the
high 80's. Thunderstorms are common in the summer.
Winters are severe, with heavy snowfall and sub-zero
temperatures. Wear comfortable sportswear in season;
wear layers of warm clothing in the winter.
- PARK DIRECTIONS:
- The headquarters visitor center is located on the
corner of Hamilton and Massachusetts streets at the end
of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.
- TRANSPORTATION:
- To Park: Taxi or personal vehicle. Bus to
Stillwater, Minnesota from Twin Cities.
In Park: Canoe, powerboat, tour boat or automobile.
- FEES, COSTS, RATES:
- No admission fees.
- FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
- Visitor Center/Exhibits:
- Visitor Centers with exhibits and audiovisual programs
are located in Stillwater, MN; St. Croix Falls, WI; Trego,
WI; and near Pine City, MN.
- Programs/Activities:
- Educational programs are available to schools in the
Riverway corridor. During the summer, programs are offered
to the public at adjacent parks and campgrounds. Other
programs are available upon request and include themes
dealing with ecosystems, wildlife, history and resource
managment.
- Trails:
- Seven NPS hiking trails border the two rivers. Two
are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter.
- Camping Facilities:
- Primitive camping throughout the riverway. There is
a one night limit at all campsites above Nevers Dam and
you must camp at designated sites. There is a seven day
limit at all sites below Nevers Dam to Stillwater, MN.
Most campsites are accessible by water-craft only.
Lodging is available in nearby communities including
Stillwater, Taylors Falls, St. Croix Falls, Pine City,
Grantsburg, Trego, Hayward and Cable.
- Accessibility:
- All the Vistor Centers in the Park are accessible.
- RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/USE:
- Canoeing, boating, camping, hiking, fishing, observing
plants and wildlife, bird watching, photography, cross
country skiing, showshoeing, hunting.
- VISITOR IMPACTS:
- Information concerning high or low water levels is
available at each district visitor center. Trails are
for hiking and skiing only.
- ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
- There are five Minnesota State Parks and two Wisconsin
State Parks along the St. Croix River. Chequamegon
National Forest is located near the upper Namekagon
River, Crex Meadows, part of Governor Knowles State
Forest near Grantsburg, WI, is an excellent area for
birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Write to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway,
P.O. Box 708, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, or call
(715)483-3284.
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Last Updated:Tuesday, 02-Feb-99 14:21 CST
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