• Canoeists paddle by tree lined shores

    Saint Croix

    National Scenic Riverway WI,MN

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  • High Water

    The rivers are running high and fast and the water is cold. Be prepared and cautious if venturing out on the rivers! Watch for debris and low clearance under bridges.

  • 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.

Park Statistics

Designations:

National Scenic Riverway - October 2, 1968

Lower River added- October 25, 1972

Acreage

Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 92,738

Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 92,754

Total acres within the boundary, Upper and Lower Riverway, including water surface, backwater & islands - 97,573
Total acres, NPS managed area - 81,780
Total acres above ordinary high water mark - 68,191
Total acres owned in fee by USA - 21,165
Total acres protected by easement - 14,137
Total acres other public lands(state, county, town) - 27,471
Total acres, private within municipalities - 5,481

Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 313,904

Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 282,651


Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $3,251,000

FY 2003 Annual Budget is $2,979,000







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.