Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they form the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, offering over 200 miles of clean water that glides and rushes through a forested landscape. Paddle, boat, fish, and camp among this wild and scenic beauty. Hiking and historic towns also beckon.
The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway stretches for over 200 miles in northwest Wisconsin and east-central Minnesota. The Namekagon River flows entirely in Wisconsin while the St. Croix River serves as a border between the two states for much of its length. With many different access points there are numerous opportunities for day trips as well as multi-day paddling adventures. Visitor centers are located on the Namekagon River in Trego, Wisconsin, and on the St. Croix River in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.
- Boating
- Motorized Boating
- Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Tubing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Natural Sounds
- Trails
- Water Trails
Kayaking on the St. Croix River
Paddling is an excellent way to experience the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
The St. Croix Dalles
The scenic Dalles of the St. Croix River provide dramatic backdrops for paddlers.
Fast Water on the St. Croix River.
There are opportunities to paddle stretches of fast and slow water on the Riverway.
Fishing the St. Croix River
The fishing is spectacular on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
Evening on the St. Croix River.
Watch scenic sunsets from shoreline campsites.