Saint Croix National Scenic River, Wisconsin

  Saint Croix National Scenic River has stunning nature scenery for you to like. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Wild Mountain; do stop at Rock Lake, it's a stunning lake. Man, is there a heap of amusing things to do in close proximity to Saint Croix National Scenic River. Big Rock Creek is in the vicinity of Saint Croix National Scenic River and is always a delight to explore, and for you golfers we recommend close by St Croix Valley Golf Course. Saint Croix National Scenic River is a great site for a tour when you need to
    get out.
There is glorious outdoors recreation at Saint Croix National Scenic River that you may use. Saint Croix National Scenic River gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; June is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. A charming
lake like Lake O' the Dalles in close proximity to Saint Croix National Scenic River is a nice place to go to, and a fine close by hotel is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Croix Valley, Wi.
Throughout the months of summer here at Saint Croix National Scenic River, high temperatures usually get into the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Saint Croix National Scenic River sink into the 0's. Krooked Kreek Golf Course is a
 
    get out.
There is glorious outdoors recreation at Saint Croix National Scenic River that you may use. Saint Croix National Scenic River gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; June is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. A charming
also stop at stunning Tuttle Lake. There's so much to do here at Saint Croix National Scenic River that you need to camp here for a while, Wildwood Park Campgrounds is a good place for that. Lakes are such calm spots, why not take a look at Indian Head Flowage 5930 in close proximity to Saint Croix National Scenic River, and Saint Croix National Scenic River is good enough to spend more than a day at, Schillberg's Campgrounds is a good local campground. Fun endeavors are abundant; there's always something for everybody.
If only every place had this much
 
outdoors enjoyable stuff, what a great earth it would be. You'll stumble on a striking lake called Poplar Lake near Saint Croix National Scenic River. Saint Croix National Scenic River is a stunning segment of wilderness where everybody has a glorious time. Drift down the rapids of St. Croix River in a kayak; lots of folks from Saint Croix Falls come here.
Saint Croix Dalles is a pleasant place to explore, and the snow is nice at Trollhaugen.

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.


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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Croix Valley, Wi, Saint Croix Falls
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1.3 miles away
Luck Country Inn, Luck
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12.7 miles away
Americinn - New Richmond, Wi, New Richmond
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15.6 miles away
Super 8 Motel - New Richmond, New Richmond
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16.3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Stillwater, Mn, Stillwater
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22.8 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Hudson, Hudson
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22.8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hudson-I-94, Wi, Hudson
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22.9 miles away
Best Western Hudson House Inn, Hudson
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22.9 miles away
Hudson Super 8 Motel, Hudson
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23 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Stillwater, Stillwater
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23.1 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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