William O'Brien
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A great "get away" park only one hour from the Twin Cities, William O'Brien provides a beautiful setting for quality recreation along the banks of the St. Croix River. Hiking trails offer quiet exploration of the park's rolling, wooded hills. For anglers, the channels of the St. Croix have northerns, walleye, bass and trout. Ideal for canoeing, the river is also a migratory pathway that offers visitors an exciting diversity of sights and sounds. In the winter, snowshoeing, skiing and camping attract enthusiasts.
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Park NotesVirtual Tour:Take a panoramic virtual tour of William O'Brien State Park. Peek inside the Visitor Center, meander along the hiking trail through a savanna landscape, and check out the swimming beach at Lake Alice. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Camper Cabins:The park has three year-round camper cabins and one seasonal cabin (available April through October). One year-round camper cabin is accessible, and all four have electricity.
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 |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Daily, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hours may vary.
Park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Contact
16821 O'Brien Trail North
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
tel: 651-433-0500
email: williamobrien.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
The park is located 12 miles north of Stillwater on State Highway 95, near the town of Marine on St. Croix.
