Saint Croix National Scenic River Custom Search The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway consists of the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers providing 252 miles of recreational opportunities. The Riverway is one of the intial rivers designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The Lower St. Croix was added in 1972. The Riverway is a unique area with a diversity of habitat, which provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife. A variety of recreational activities can be enjoyed in this picturesque setting. The upper stretches are ideal for canoeists, the rivers are shallow and narrow with some rapids. The lower stretches broaden and widen and can be used by boats.     CONTACTS Email - SACN_Interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 715-483-3288 Write to 401 Hamilton Street P O Box 708 Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 Phone Headquarters Recorded Message - 715-483-3284 St. Croix Visitor Center Recorded Message - 715-483-3284 x638 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Landings and campsites are open year round. Headquarters Visitor Center is open daily May through September and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October through April. The other visitor centers are open during the summer with limited hours off-season. Getting There PLANE - Minneapolis/St. Paul or Duluth are the nearest airports. CAR - Minnesota Hwy 95 and Wisconsin Hwy 35 parallel the lower stretches. Wisconsin Hwy 63 the upper stretches. Crossings at I-94, Hwy 8, Hwy 70,and Hwy 77/48. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Taxi or bus to Stillwater, MN from Minneapolis/St. Paul MN. Weather & Climate Summer are hot and humid with temperatures in the high 80's. Thunderstorms are common in the summer. Winters are severe, with heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. Accessibility All visitor centers are accessible. The Indianhead hiking trail in St. Croix Falls, WI is accessible. Some picnic area and campsites are accessible, please contact visitor centers for details. Getting Around Personal vehicle, canoe, kayak, powerboat, or tour boats. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee NO FEES Free! There are no entrance or use fees at St. Croix NSR. A Special Use Permit may be required for certain activities. CAMPING Primitive Sites Open All Year Primitive campsites are available. There is a one night limit at all campsites above Nevers Dam and you must camp at designated sites. There is a seven day limit at all sites below Nevers Dam to Stillwater,MN. Most campsites are only accessible by water-craft. Some sites are appropriate for groups. Sites are available on a first-come first-serve basis. No fees or permits are required. FACILITIES Visitor Centers HEADQUARTERS VISITOR CENTER Open All Year Summer Hours: 5/25/01 To 9/3/01 8:30-5:00 M-Th; 8:30-6:00 Fri-Sun Phone - 715-483-3284 x638 Location - On the river, one block west of Hwy. 87 just north of the business district in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Special Programs - Available on request: 12 minute movie, 5 minute slide show and videos. Exhibits - Birds of prey, logging, early settlement, geology and winter exhibits. Touch table, has things from nature to see up close. Available Facilities - Auditorium where movies/slides and videos are available. Eastern National book sales area. Restrooms and drinking fountain. Picnic tables and brook trout pond outside. MARSHLAND VISITOR CENTER Summer Hours: 5/25/01 To 9/3/01 1:00-7:00 Fri ; 10:00-6:30 Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun Phone - 320-629-2148 Location - Junction of Highway 70 and St. Croix River west of Grantsburg, WI on MN side. Exhibits - Song birds, mussels, and insects. Changing exhibit highlighting student artwork based on Riverway wildlife. Available Facilities - Restrooms Auditorium Eastern National book sales area. NAMEKAGON VISITOR CENTER Summer Hours: 5/25/01- 9/3/01 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Phone - 715-635-8346 Location - Highway 63 just north of juncture with highway 53 in the town of Trego. Exhibits - During summer months there is an aquarium with native fish to observe. Logging, fur trade and a tracks exhibits plus a mounted bear. A touch table gives a close up view at things from nature. Available Facilities - Restrooms and drinking fountain. Eastern National book sales area.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Saint Croix National Scenic River.   Campgrounds Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: Wildwood Park Campgrounds, Taylors Falls, 5 miles away Schillberg's Campgrounds, Osceola, 6 miles away Lakeview Park and Campground, Balsam Lake, 11 miles away Whispering Bay Resort, Lindstrom, 13 miles away River's Edge Camping and Resort, New Richmond, 14 miles away Apple River Campground, Somerset, 14 miles away Cast-a-way Trailer Park, Amery, 14 miles away   Marinas Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: Wild River Marina, Saint Croix Falls , 1 miles away Milltown Dock & Marine Service Center, Milltown , 11 miles away Marine Landing, Marine On Saint Croix , 14 miles away Mort's Marina, Amery , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ST. CROIX VALLEY, Saint Croix Falls , 2 miles away Luck Country Inn, Luck , 13 miles away Americinn - New Richmond, Wi, New Richmond , 16 miles away Super 8 New Richmond, New Richmond , 16 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Hudson , 20 miles away Water Street Inn, Stillwater , 21 miles away Rivertown Inn, Stillwater , 21 miles away   Trails Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: Sunrise Ferry Hiking Trail, Polk County , 19 miles away   Ski Areas Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 2 miles away, 300 foot drop, 8 lifts, 25 runs Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 3 miles away, 260 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Afton Alps, Minnesota , 29 miles away, 350 foot drop, 18 lifts, 41 runs Welch Village, Minnesota , 42 miles away, 360 foot drop, 10 lifts, 60 runs Buck Hill, Minnesota , 56 miles away, 309 foot drop, 11 lifts, 13 runs Hyland, Minnesota , 58 miles away, 175 foot drop, 6 lifts, 14 runs Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 70 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs   Whitewater Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: St. Croix River, Chisago County , 0 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Taylor's Falls) St. Croix River, Polk County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 0.2 miles long (Taylors Falls) Apple River, St.Croix County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Somerset) Apple River, Polk County , 16 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Little Falls) St. Croix River, Burnett County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence)   Public Lands Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 38 miles away Interstate State Park, Minnesota , 2 miles away William O'Brien State Park, Minnesota , 13 miles away Wild River State Park, Minnesota , 18 miles away Willow River State Park, Wisconsin , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saint Croix National Scenic River: St Croix Valley Golf Course, Saint Croix Falls , 1 miles away Krooked Kreek Golf Course, Osceola , 5 miles away Countryside Golf Course, Shafer , 8 miles away Five Flags Country Club Estate, Balsam Lake , 12 miles away Bristol Ridge Golf Course, Somerset , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Saint Croix National Scenic River Cedar Lake, St. Croix County , 10 miles away Little Butternut Lake, Polk County , 12 miles away Balsam Lake, Polk County , 14 miles away South Lindstrom Lake, Chisago County , 16 miles away Bass Lake, St. Croix County , 17 miles away