• Canoeists paddle by tree lined shores

    Saint Croix

    National Scenic Riverway WI,MN

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  • High Water

    Sections of the lower St. Croix River are running higher than normal for this time of year. Be prepared and cautious if venturing out on the river, and watch for debris and other obstacles in the water.

  • Wells Closed

    Beginning in 2013, water will no longer be available at McDowell Bridge Landing, Riverside Landing, and the Marshland District Office on Highway 70. Please plan accordingly and bring an adequate supply of water.

Rivers to Explore

The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers offer 255 miles of clean water gliding or rushing past a lush green landscape, with glimpses of human presence.  Choose to canoe and camp amid the Northwoods, or boat and fish surrounded by wooded bluffs and historic towns.  This river corridor provides bountiful scenic views and a haven for wildlife near a major metropolitan area.  Plan a visit!

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Features

  • Two boys in a loaded canoe wearing lifejackets

    Travel with the River: Paddle or Float

    Traveling with the river you should be aware of river levels to select which stretch of river and to know if you will be scraping or floating high

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  • Riffles on the water bordered by grass and trees

    Find Yourself on the Riverway

    In this case physically. Maps can help you know where to camp or where landings are located along the river. Updated yearly, so check them out.

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  • NPS arrowhead within talk symbol

    People Talking about the River

    To provide a more personal and changing perspective, the Riverway has added a Facebook site and a blog maintainted by park staff. Take a look.

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  • mussel partially buried in the gravel is open with flesh sticking out

    Look in the River:

    Fish, mussels and bugs of all sorts, live in the river and attest to our clean water. Watch videos of some of our mussels showing off.

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  • Ranger in uniform stands facing children with logging tools behind him

    Learn More about the River

    Programs are scheduled on and off the River to help people, of various ages, learn a little more or have fun enjoying the river. Take a look!

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  • three minnows from short to long with eyes set low

    Threats to the River

    Threats to the rivers come in many sizes from land, water and air. A recent threat is the introduction of Asian Carp

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Did You Know?

An aerial photo of the river splitting and a tributaru joining from the north

In the Dakota language The St. Croix River is O-Ki-Zu-Wa-Kpa: To meet or to unite, as the waters of a river gather into a lake or two rivers meet or an area where we planted. Dakota and Ojibwe Indians still live near St. Croix NSR.