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St. Croix State Park

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Plan an extended visit to St. Croix. With over 34,000 acres and two great rivers—the Saint Croix River, which is a National Scenic Riverway, and the Kettle River, a State Wild and Scenic River—there's so much to do. Explore the rivers by canoe or with a fishing pole. Swim at Lake Clayton or climb a fire tower.

The park has miles of trails for hikers, horseback riders, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. Campers can reserve drive-in, walk-in, backpack, and horseback campsites. Large groups can reserve the modern group centers or the primitive group camps.

Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.

Visitor Alert!

Logging

There are currently several logging operations taking place to remove debris from the July 2011 windstorm. We're working to keep visitors safe from the fire hazard this event created. We anticipate logging will last into the Spring of 2013.

Seasonal Update

Water is on in the park and the Dump Station is open for the season.

Park Notes

Camping and lodging:

The group camp, all guesthouse and cabin lodging, and campsites in the horse campgrounds can be reserved.

See photos and learn more about specific lodging: Cabins A, B, C, D & E | Jackpine Cabin | Guesthouse 1 | Guesthouse 2

Storm damage and restoration:

On July 1, 2011 a severe storm ripped through the park, causing extensive damage to park roads, trails, and facilities. The park was closed to the public for two months for public safety.
• Storm damage photo gallery
• Learn more about this storm
• Damage assessment map

In 2008, straight-line winds affected over 420 acres of forests in the park.
• Learn about the restoration project that followed

Virtual Tour:

Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour

Gift cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card.

Firewood restrictions information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists.

Birders:

Bird Checklist at St. Croix State Park.

Park Highlights

Camping	Extensive Trail System
CCC Construction Buildings	Two Scenic Rivers Offer Excellent Canoeing
Birding/Wildlife Observation	Firetower

Events

Find more State Park events on the DNR Events Calendar!

06/08/13	St. Croix State Park	Canoe Cruise
06/08/13	St. Croix State Park	Raptor Report
06/13/13	St. Croix State Park	Back Deck Birding
06/14/13	St. Croix State Park	Ask the Naturalist about Geocaching
06/14/13	St. Croix State Park	Kids Craft Time
06/14/13	St. Croix State Park	Turtle Hurdle
06/15/13	St. Croix State Park	Canoe Cruise
06/15/13	St. Croix State Park	Rolling on a River
06/16/13	St. Croix State Park	Father's Day Firestarters
06/16/13	St. Croix State Park	Rapter Report
06/20/13 - 06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	Bird Bonanza Weekend
06/20/13	St. Croix State Park	Artisan's Corner
06/20/13	St. Croix State Park	Bird Photography for Beginners
06/20/13 - 06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	Bird Photography Contest
06/21/13	St. Croix State Park	Backdeck Birding
06/21/13	St. Croix State Park	Build a Bird House
06/21/13	St. Croix State Park	Fishy Flyers
06/21/13	St. Croix State Park	Birding Paddle
06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	This is Hawk Ridge
06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	Beautiful Bird Art Contest
06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	Endangered Raptors - LIVE BIRD PROGRAM!
06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	Owl Prowl
06/22/13	St. Croix State Park	Bird Banding Demonstration
06/23/13	St. Croix State Park	Make and Take Bird Feeders
06/23/13	St. Croix State Park	Raptor Report
06/27/13	St. Croix State Park	Ask the Naturalist about Amphibians
06/28/13	St. Croix State Park	Butterfly Business
06/28/13	St. Croix State Park	Kids' Craft Time
06/28/13	St. Croix State Park	Turtle Hurdle
06/29/13	St. Croix State Park	Canoe Cruise
06/29/13	St. Croix State Park	Rolling on the River
06/30/13	St. Croix State Park	Animal Tracking
06/30/13	St. Croix State Park	Plants You Should Know
07/04/13 - 07/07/13	St. Croix State Park	Outdoor Independence Weekend
07/05/13	St. Croix State Park	Archery in the Park
07/06/13	St. Croix State Park	Campground Cook-Off
07/11/13	St. Croix State Park	Ask the Naturalist about Fish
07/12/13	St. Croix State Park	Ask the Naturalist about Snakes
07/18/13	St. Croix State Park	Damsels and Dragons
07/25/13 - 07/27/13	St. Croix State Park	Park Heritage Days
07/26/13	St. Croix State Park	Savanna Restoration Bike Ride
07/27/13	St. Croix State Park	Blacksmith Demonstration
07/27/13	St. Croix State Park	The Days of the Lumberjacks
07/27/13	St. Croix State Park	Stories of the CCC with Bill Jamerson

Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact

30065 St. Croix Park Road
Hinckley, MN 55037

tel: 320-384-6591

email: stcroix.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then 5 miles south on County Road 22.