A blue river winds through a valley lined with trees in autumn color.
One of many beautiful views of the St. Croix River NPS / Pete Wintersteen

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Federal Recreation Area · Wisconsin · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
7154832274
Official site
www.nps.gov
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National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Animals · Birds · Fish · Natural Sounds · Trails · Water Trails

Activities & features: Boating · Motorized Boating · Camping · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Fly Fishing · Hands-On · Citizen Science · Hiking · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Junior Ranger Program · Tubing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film

Photos

  • A large bird flying with partly cloudy skies beyond
    NPS Photo / Pete Wintersteen
  • A turtle on a log protruding from calm, reflective water.
    NPS Photo / Pete Wintersteen
  • A scene of trees, clouds, and blue sky is reflected over calm water
    NPS Photo / Pete Wintersteen
  • A school of minnows swimming in river grass
    NPS Photo / Pete Wintersteen

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Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12