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•The forest is located in Pine County along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. St. Croix State Forest can be accessed from different locations. Refer to the Minnesota state highway map for directions.
•St. Croix State Forest serves as a great access point to the St. Croix State Canoe Route, a nationally designated Wild and Scenic River.
•St. Croix State Forest features the wild and picturesque Tamarack River, a narrow, twisting river that slowly makes its way south to join the much larger St. Croix River. Although often shallow, the Tamarack changes character following a heavy rain and becomes fast, deep, and dangerous.
•Camping opportunities include the Boulder Campground and Day-Use Area, which features 20 drive-in sites, and the Tamarack Horse Campground and Day-Use Area, which features 55 horse sites.
•Hikers, bikers, and OHV riders can access the Willard Munger State Trail, Gandy Dancer Trail, and St. Croix State Forest OHV trails.
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RECREATION Dispersed Camping Canoe / Kayak Hunting Picnic Area Swimming |
TRAILS Cross-Country Skiing Dog Sledding 22 Miles Horseback 25 Miles Mountain Biking 45 Miles Class I ATV 45 Miles Class II ATV 45 Miles Off-Highway Motorcycling 42 Miles Snowmobiling
Mountain bikers are prohibited from using the horseback riding and hiking trails shown on map. |
FACILITIES •Boulder Campground and Day-Use Area |
SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST • St. Croix State Water Trail |
OTHER DESTINATIONS •Gandy Dancer Trail |
