Wild River State Park
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Wild River State Park is located along 18 miles of the beautiful St. Croix River. The park attracts people who enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, interpretive programs, self-guided trails, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Day visitors can enjoy a leisurely paddle down the St. Croix River from the Sunrise river access to the southern park river access.
The park provides opportunities for semi-modern camping, group camping, equestrian camping, backpack camping, and canoe camping. Visitors who want modern amenities can reserve the guest house which provides a living room, dining room, kitchen, and fireplace. The park also has six camping cabins which include bunkbeds, a table, and benches.
An all-season trail center is a great spot to relax after hiking or cross-country skiing on the 35-mile trail system. A visitor center with exhibits and environmental education programs is open year-round.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!2012 Activities SamplerCheck out some of the activities happening in the park Snake River Forest Campground Temporarily ClosedThe Snake River Forest Campground will be closed to the public until further notice due to logging operations that are currently occurring in campground and surrounding forest area. Once the logging operations have concluded, the facility will open for public use. Please check this website for further updates concerning the opening, or call Wild River State Park at 651-583-2125. |
Park NotesVirtual TourTake a panoramic virtual tour of Wild River State Park. On this journey you'll take a peek inside the exhibit room and the park office, check out a few scenic overlooks, admire the river shoreline and see the amphitheater where most of our weekend interpretive programs are held. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Gift CardsPurchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Why Visit Wild River State Park?Listen to a brief overview VideosTrumpeter Swans Maple Syruping Teacher ResourcesRequested Naturalist Programs Available Prairie restoration project at Wild River state park A Vanished Forest: outdoor exhibit visitors' guide and teaching ideas. Nevers Dam...The Lumberman's Dam Geocaching Adventures at the ParkWild River State Park St. Croix Puzzlecache Wild River State Park (Way)Points of Interest Wild River State Park History Cache 1 BirdersBird Checklist Firewood Restrictions InformationMinnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. |
of park staff and visitors' favorite features and reasons to visit the park. (MP3, 3.25MB)
This article gives a good peek at real maple syruping.Park Highlights | ||||||
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact
39797 Park Trail
Center City, MN 55012
tel: 651-583-2125 Park Naturalist: 651-583-2925
email: wildriver.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From I-35, take State Highway 95 to County Road 12. Drive 3 miles on County Road 12 to park entrance.