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Saint Croix National Scenic River |
Description:
The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway consists of the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers providing 252 miles of recreational opportunities. The Riverway is one of the intial rivers designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The Lower St. Croix was added in 1972. The Riverway is a unique area with a diversity of habitat, which provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife. A variety of recreational activities can be enjoyed in this picturesque setting. The upper stretches are ideal for canoeists, the rivers are shallow and narrow with some rapids. The lower stretches broaden and widen and can be used by boats.
Designations:
Scenic & Recreational River (October 2, 1968)
Accessibility:
All visitor centers are accessible.
The Indianhead hiking trail in St. Croix Falls, WI is accessible. Some picnic area and campsites are accessible, please contact visitor centers for details.
Getting Around:
Personal vehicle, canoe, kayak, powerboat, or tour boats.
Activites:
Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Hunting | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Kayaking | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Lodging | Picnic Areas | And more.
Directions to Saint Croix National Scenic River
Plane:
Minneapolis/St. Paul or Duluth are the nearest airports.
Car:
Minnesota Hwy 95 and Wisconsin Hwy 35 parallel the lower stretches. Wisconsin Hwy 63 the upper stretches. Crossings at I-94, Hwy 8, Hwy 70,and Hwy 77/48.
Public Transportation
Taxi or bus to Stillwater, MN from Minneapolis/St. Paul MN.
Attractions:
William O'Brien State Park
Phone:651-433-0500
Minnesota Interstate Park
Wisconsin Interstate
Phone:715-483-3747
Wild River State Park
Phone:651-583-2125
St. Croix State Park
Phone:320-384-6591
Nearby Parks:
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (35 miles)
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (75 miles)
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Contact Information for Saint Croix National Scenic River
401 Hamilton Street
P O Box 708
Saint Croix Falls, WI
54024
Phone: 715-483-3284
Fax: 715-483-3288
Located in Saint Croix Falls, WI
For more information on Saint Croix National Scenic River
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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