Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

Free

No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

 

There are no fees to enter the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. No fees are charged for use of landings, campsites, and other facilities on federal lands within the boundary of the Riverway. Fees are charged at state parks and other private lands, including some landings. Contact us if you have questions.

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Free Entry for Veterans and Gold Star Families

Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. The free access program is a way to thank America’s veterans and Gold Star families for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters.

More information.

Passes

America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

• Only the Lifetime Access Pass (Free), Lifetime Military Pass (Free), Annual Military Pass (Free), and Every Kid Outdoor Fourth Grade Pass are available at the St. Croix River Visitor Center located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. We do not carry the Annual or Senior Passes.
• Wisconsin Interstate State Park is one of the nine Ice Age National Scientific Reserve Units and Federal passes are valid for entry.
• Visit the America the Beautiful webpage to find out more about the passes and to purchase passes online.

Where to Purchase Passes Nearby

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Bayfield, Wisconsin
• Duluth Harbor/Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota (accepts only check or money order when purchasing at this location)
• Eau Galle Recreation Area in Spring Valley, Wisconsin (Army Corps of Engineers)

• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota
• Superior National Forest - main office in Duluth, Minnesota

Every Kid Outdoors gives fourth grade students free access to public lands from September 1 through August 31.