• 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.

Ranger Recommended Paddles

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway has prepared recommended day trips (that could be incorporated into overnight paddles) to help visitors decide where to go. These recommendations provide basic logistical information about each trip, but also additional information about the difficulty of the river as well as ecological and wildlife information.

 

Namekagon River:
Big Bend to Namekagon Visitor Center (Near Trego, WI)
County K to Whispering Pines (Near Trego, WI)
Whispering Pines to McDowell Bridge (Between Danbury and Trego, WI)

St. Croix River:
Nelsons to Soderbeck (Near Grantsburg, WI)
Wisconsin or Minnesota Interstate Park to Osceola (Near St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls)

  • Interactive Maps Interactive Maps

    Scout your journey! Check out the campsites and landings along the riverway, get directions and learn more about the history and ecology of the St. Croix and Namekagon. Read More

  • Plan Your Visit Plan Your Visit

    More tools to help you plan your adventure and enjoy the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Read More

  • Camping Camping

    Find out more information about camping along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway! Read More

  • Need to rent a canoe or kayak? Need to rent a canoe or kayak?

    Outfitters will rent canoes for a few hours or a few days Read More

Did You Know?

A very narrow insect with skinny legs and a tail

Water scorpions use their tails or siphons as a a "snorkel" thrusting it up through the surface film on the water to the air above. Their legs are not much use in swimming, so most water scorpions spend life near the shoreline.