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Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Outfitters

BOATS:
Wild River Bay Marina, 517 N. Hamilton, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, 715-483-9343
Marina providing boat launch, pontoon rental, and slip rental and boat storage on flowage between Nevers Dam and St. Croix Falls.

 

CANOES, KAYAKS & TUBING
The businesses listed below rent canoes and provide shuttle services on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. A limited number also rent kayaks and tubes. Along with canoes/kayaks, outfitters provide shuttle service for personally owned canoes. (**shuttle available for rental and non-rental) Outfitters are listed alphabetically.

**Campmasters Canoe Rental
30159 State Highway 35, Danbury, WI 54830
715-656-3219 www.campmastersadventure.com
Canoe rentals and shuttle service from County K to Riverside on the Namekagon and Gordon Dam to Highway 70 on the St. Croix River. Day or overnight trips available.

Camp Namekagon River Company
W2108 Larson Road, Springbrook, WI 54875
715-766-2277,  campnamekagon.comCanoe, kayak and inner tube rentals and shuttle services from Hayward to Trego on the Namekagon River.

Eric's Canoe Rental, South of Hwy 8 and 35 junction on 35 (SW of the Polk County Information Center), 651-270-1561 or 715-483-9007 www.ericscanoerental.com Canoe & kayak rental and shuttle service based from Polk County Information Center parking lot with service between WI Interstate Park and Osceola Landing. Longer day or overnight trips south of Grantsburg or guided nature tours by reservation only.
Also located in Wild River State Park as Wild River Canoe Rentals.

**Hayward KOA Kampground, 11544 N. U.S. Highway 63, Hayward, WI, 54843, 715-634-2331, www.koa.com/where/wi/49146.htm
Canoe, kayak & inner tube rental, various length trips from Namekagon Dam to Hayward Dam

Heartwood Conference Center & Resort, N10884 Hoinville Road, Trego, WI, 715-466-6300, www.heartwoodconferencecenter.comCanoe and inner tube rental for resort guests on Namekagon River between Cty K and Fritz Landing.

**Jack's Canoe Rental, N7550 Canfield Drive, Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-3300 or 715-635-3211; www.jackscanoerental.comCanoe, kayak and inner tube rental and shuttle service on St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. Will work with groups large or small.

**Log Cabin Resort & Campground, N7470 Log Cabin Drive, Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-2959 or 1-877-867-6757, www.logcabin-resort.com Canoe, kayak and inner tube rental for any combination of put-ins and pick ups on both rivers. Will accomodate groups of all sizes.

**Pappy's Bar, Canoe/Tube Rental & Shuttle Service, W8296 Highway 77, Trego, WI 54888, 715-466-2568, www.pappyscanoes.com Canoe and tube rental and shuttle. Primarily service area from County K on the Namekagon to Riverside.

**Pardun's Canoe Rental & Shuttle Service, 30245 Eliot Johnson Road., Danbury, WI 54830, 715-656-7881, www.pardunscanoerental.com Canoe, kayak and tube rental and shuttle service. Primarily trips occur from Gordon Dam to Cty O and Hayward to Danbury, groups of all sizes. Also located in St. Croix State Park.

St. Croix River Canoe Rental, PO Box 235, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, 651-465-6315, camp@wildmountain.com Canoe and kayak rental on the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers with food sales.

St. Croix Haven Campground, 40756 Grace Lake Rd, Hinckley, MN 55037, 320-655-7989
www.stcroixhavencampground.com
For campers, provide shuttles for tubing trips between Yellow River and Thayers Landing and canoe trips between Riverside and Thayers Landing.

Seeley Canoe/Kayak Rental, 13446N Hollywood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843, 715-634-1800
Canoe and Kayak rental on the Namekagon River between Cable or Seeley and Hayward, WI.

**Taylors Falls Canoe Rental, P.O. Box 235, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, 651-465-6315, 800-447-4958, www.taylorsfallscanoe.com
Based in Minnesota Interstate Park they rent canoes and kayaks for shuttle and use throughout the Riverway. Can accommodate large groups.

**Wild River (Bar & Grill), 10167 State Rd 27, Hayward, WI 54843, 715-634-2631
Canoe and tube rental with shuttle services on the Namekagon River, Hayward to Riverside. Groups 2-16, June-October.

**Wild River Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Rental & Shuttle, 15177 Highway 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840, 715-463-2254, www.wildriverpaddling.com Will provide service from Hayward south on the Namekagon River. Will provide service from Riverside to the Dam at St. Croix Falls on the St. Croix River. When water levels allow will provide service from County T Bridge on the upper St. Croix south. Outfitter has on-site campground, showers, and gift shop on Highway 70.

 

 

FISHING:
Great Northern Adventures
, 4160 Lakewood Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651-426-6405. Guided fly fishing for Bass and Pike. Catch and Release Only. Float trips for 1 or 2 anglers in a McKenzie style drift boat between Hwy 70 and Wild River State Park. Choose between three trip options.

Hayward Fly Fishing Company, 15849 West 2nd St. Hayward, WI 54843, 715-634-8149, www.haywardflyfishingcompany.comDrift boat guided trips for flyfishermen, float on the Namekagon River. Trips are full day for 1 to 2 people. Catch and release is practiced with barbless hooks. Hayward to Whispering Pines Landing.

Headwaters Fly Fishing Company, 16920 56th Ct. NE, Otsego, MN 55374, 763-493-5800, www.headwatersflyfishing.com
Guided fly fishing on the St. Croix, Namekagon and Mississippi Rivers. Trip lengths are ½ day to 4 days for 1 to 4 people. Locations range from the CCC bridge to Stillwater, MN.

Muskie on the Fly, 6600 S. Saunders Lake Dr., Minnetrista, MN 55364, 952-240-1022, www.muskieonthefly.com/Guided fly fishing for muskie, pike and small mouth bass in a McKenzie style Clackacraft drift boat from Nelsons Landing to Wild River S.P. Equipment and hand tied flies provided. Boat accomodates two anglers for half or full day float. Catch and Release only.

Near North Fly Fishing, 12543 County Road O, Grantsburg, WI 54840, 715-488-2630, www.nearnorthflyfishingco.com. Professional Fishing Guide Service and Shuttle for 2-3 people ont the St. Croix from Riverside to St. Croix Falls and the Namekagon from Namekagon Trail Bridge to the mouth at the St. Croix River. 

Wildwood Float Trips, 6220 Balder Lane, Edina, MN 55439, 612-72-DRIFT, www.wildwoodfloattrips.com Guided fishing and float trips on a "clack" craft drift boat between Nelson's Landing and County O for 1-3 people. Trips are ½ day to overnight. Practice catch, photo and release.

 

HUNTING:
James Leahy Guide
, 14975W Nelson Lake Rd, Hayward, WI 54843, 715-634-0429
Bear Hunting Guide Service between Springbrook and Cable, WI for those with Class A permit in units A & A1.

 

PADDLEBOATS:
St. Croix Boat & Packet Co
., PO Box 406, 525 S. Main, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-430-1234, www.andiamo-ent.comBoat rides, lunch and dinner cruises, and private charter cruises from Stillwater, MN going north (3 miles) or south (5 miles).

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours, Box 235, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, 651-465-6315, 800-447-4958, www.wildmountain.com
Scheduled daily narrated scenic boat tours through The Dalles of the St. Croix. Trip lengths 30-80 minutes. Dinner cruises, history cruises, and private charters also available.

 

Organized Canoe Trips:
Wilderness Inquiry:
808 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-676-9400 www.wildernessinquiry.orgOrganized canoe trips on the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers for individuals of all ages and abilities. View their website for more information.

 

A very narrow insect with skinny legs and a tail  

Did You Know?
Water scorpions use their tails or siphons as a a "snorkel" thrusting it up through the surface film on the water to the air above. Their legs are not much use in swimming, so most water scorpions spend life near the shoreline.

Last Updated: October 13, 2009 at 11:18 EST