Visitor Centers

Park headquarters is located inside the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

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A great place to begin your visit is at the St. Croix River Visitor Center (open mid-April through October) or the Namekagon River Visitor Center (open Memorial Day through Labor Day). At both locations you can get assistance with trip planning, ask questions, stroll through exhibits, get your passport book stamped, and shop the Bookstore.

 

St. Croix River Visitor Center

401 N. Hamilton Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
715-483-2274

This facility is CLOSED for the winter season and will reopen April 14, 2023.
The hours of operation are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily including all federal holidays.

Features

• Trip planning
• River exhibits and a Floor Map display
• Lower St. Croix River camping permits
• Junior Ranger Program, Passport Stamps, and Bookstore
• Native Pollinator Garden
• Covered picnic area
• The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey (closed captioned), 19 minute film

Please follow the health and safety guidance while visiting:

• Wearing a mask is optional. Masks are available at the front desk.
• Social distance.

Virtual Visitor Center Tour

We're excited to offer all our visitors the opportunity to experience the St. Croix River Visitor Center no matter where you are! Visit the links below for a guided tour of the center. We hope you enjoy the visit!

 

 

 

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  Welcome to the St. Croix River Visitor Center Virtual Tour

  Greetings and welcome to the St. Croix River Visitor Center.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 42 seconds

 

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  Amphibians and Reptiles

  Explore with Ranger Dave the fascinating diversity of amphibians and reptiles that call the Riverway home.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 16 seconds

 

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  Biodiversity

  Discover the biodiversity of the St. Croix River with Ranger Andie.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 48 seconds

 

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  Leave No Trace

  Take a walk with Rangers Dave and Liz on an educational and entertaining program about Leave No Trace. In this presentation, you will learn about a set of outdoor rules when visiting the outdoors. Leave No Trace means visiting a place without leaving any evidence that you were there except for your footprints.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 37 seconds

 

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  Freshwater Mussels

  Join Ranger Liz on an exhibit tour of the Riverway's freshwater mussels.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 8 seconds

 

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  Riverway Junior Ranger

  Join Ranger Dave in a quick and fun presentation on how to become a Riverway Junior Ranger. In this presentation, you will learn what it takes to become a St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Junior Ranger including how to properly wear a life jacket.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 15 seconds

 

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  St Croix River Floor Map

  Join National Park Service Rangers on the floor of the St. Croix River Visitor Center as they show features of the St. Croix River Floor Map.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 4 seconds

 

Namekagon River Visitor Center

W5483 US Highway 63
Half mile east of US Highway 53
Trego, Wisconsin 54888
715-635-8346

This facility is CLOSED for the winter season and may reopen Memorial Day weekend in 2023. Hours of operation are Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the 2023 summer season through Labor Day weekend.

Features

• Trip Planning with a Park Ranger complete with river maps and brochures
• River exhibits
• The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, (closed captioned), 19 minute film
• Junior Ranger Program, Passport Stamping, and Book Store
• Native pollinator garden

• Picnic tables

Please follow the health and safety guidance while visiting:

• Wearing a mask is optional. Masks are available at the front desk.
• Social distance.

 

Virtual Visitor Center Tour

Visit the links below for a guided ranger tour of the Namekagon River Visitor Center! These video tours are built around each exhibit in the visitor center and provides a comprehensive experience of the Namekagon River. We hope you enjoy your virtual visit!

 

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  Hello and Welcome!

  Welcome to the Namekagon River Visitor Center! Start your virtual visit with Ranger Dale as he introduces you to what's inside the visitor center.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 39 seconds

 

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  Biodiversity

  Join Ranger Nicky on a presentation about biodiversity.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 56 seconds

 

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  Human Impact

  Meet Ranger Sam for a discussion on the impact humans have had on the river.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 40 seconds

 

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  Scenic Beauty

  What makes St. Croix National Scenic Riverway a special place? Visit with Ranger Nicky and find out!

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 48 seconds

 

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  River Relationship

  Join Ranger Samantha on a short presentation on people and the rivers.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 9 seconds

 

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  Spiritual Renewal

  Do you have a connection to the Namekagon River? Ranger Jeff shares some of the stories visitors have revealed to him of their connection to the river.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 14 seconds

 

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  Watershed

  Where does this water come from? Discover with Ranger Jeff the watershed of the Namekagon River.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 14 seconds

 

Inside the Namekagon River Visitor Center features displays of wildlife and river history.

NPS Photo