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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 This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.
• Damage assessment map This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.

In 2008, straight-line winds affected over 420 acres of forests in the park.
• Learn about the restoration project that followed This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.

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

tree Camping

tree Extensive Trail System

tree CCC Construction Buildings

tree Two Scenic Rivers Offer Excellent Canoeing

tree Birding/Wildlife Observation

tree Firetower


Events

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Find more State Park events on the DNR Events Calendar!

06/20/13 - 06/22/13

St. Croix State Park

Bird Bonanza Weekend

07/04/13 - 07/07/13

St. Croix State Park

Outdoor Independence Weekend

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.