• Canoeists paddle by tree lined shores

    Saint Croix

    National Scenic Riverway WI,MN

  • Raspberry Landing Closed

    The road to Raspberry Landing in Burnett County, Wisconsin, washed out during recent heavy rains and the landing is currently inaccessible. Continue to check this website for updates.

  • High Water Due To Recent Rainfall

    Recent rainfall has raised water levels dramatically. The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers are flowing high, fast and cold. Take extra precautions while on the water. Additional rainfall over the next few days could raise the rivers even further.

  • Osceola Picnic Area Closed Due To High Water

    The Osceola Picnic Area is currently closed due to flooding. The restrooms in the picnic area, as well as the restrooms and public drinking water at Osceola Landing are also closed at this time.

Fire Danger

Wildfires are not common events along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers, but they do happen. When conditions are dry from a lack of rainfall and/or high temperatures, the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota sometimes place restrictions on campfires. This may include campfires in fire rings at Riverway campsites. 

Before camping on the river, check the fire danger level. Help protect the Riverway and people's homes from forest fires.

Wisconsin Fire Information:
http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/Fire/Fire_Danger/Wis_Burn/StateCounties.asp

Minnesota Fire Information:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html

Did You Know?

winged dragonfly with a clubbed tail and yellow and black markings

A new species of dragonfly, the St. Croix Snaketail, was discovered within St. Croix NSR in 1989.  It has only been found to reproduce in one other river in Wisconsin.  It prefers large streams with fast flow and clean water, abundant cobble and gravel with sand bottoms in forested watersheds. More...