• 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.

Photo Gallery

 
 
 
  • The current is evident as the river continues around the bend. Rocks, bends and trees, can all change how the river moves.
    Gordon Dam to Riverside
    10 Photos
  • Little water goes over the dam, but rather is released from the base after making electricity. The drop is 60 feet and requires a mile long portage.
    St Croix Falls Dam to Stillwater
    14 Photos
  • Inner tubes are used to float the stretch of water above Thayers Landing. Bright, sunny, warm summer days bring people to the water.
    Riverside to St. Croix Falls Dam
    13 Photos
  • At the outlet of Namekagon Lake, a dam separates the river from the lake. This is the beginning of the Namekagon River.
    Namekagon River
    20 Photos

Did You Know?

Three waterboatmens on a rock, they are dark brown and the leags are visible

Water boatmen have no gills but rather trap air with the hairs on their legs and the air bubble encircles their bodies, making them appear shiny. Their front legs are short, their middle legs are long and slender and their back legs are shaped like paddles fringed with hair.