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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Visitor Alert!Park StatusSavanna Campground: All of Savanna campground is open. Shower building is open. Lake Alice area: The road down to the lower unit is open. Riverway Campground: Riverway is open. Shower building is open. Dump Station and Bubblers: The dump station and all of the water spigots will be open once the threat of freezing and snow has passes. We are targeting having all systems running May 10. |
Park Notes
Rental Equipment:Canoe Rental: View the park and the scenic St Croix River from the water! Taylors Falls Canoe Rental is available for shuttles Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Monday through Friday visitors can rent canoes for "local" paddling from the park office. Please call Taylors Falls Canoe Rental for information on shuttle times and pricing: 1-800-447-4958. Equipment for Summer Fun: Use the park's free equipment, and spend more time outdoors! GPS units, fishing poles and tackle boxes, birding kits, horseshoes and volleyballs are available to both our overnight and day use visitors. Adults can check out equipment from the park office. Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. 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:
Spring, Summer & Fall: Daily, 8 a.m.
Winter: Hours will vary. If no one is available, please leave a message.
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, just north of the town of Marine on St. Croix. The park entrance is located right on State Highway 95. After turning onto the park road the ranger station is immediately on your right.
GPS Coordinates:
45 13.521
92 45.827