Nearby Attractions

See the nation's first interstate park in the St. Croix Dalles.

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Nearby National Park Sites

Two national trails intersect the Riverway:

• Ice Age National Scenic Trail

• North Country National Scenic Trail

Drive one or two hours to these national parks:

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Find information about all the national parks.

 

Minnesota State Parks Along the Riverway

• Afton State Park

• Minnesota Interstate State Park

• St. Croix State Park

• Wild River State Park

• William O'Brien State Park

 

Wisconsin State Parks Along the Riverway

• Kinnickinnic State Park

• Willow River State Park

• Wisconsin Interstate State Park

 

Forests and Wildlife Areas

• Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest

• Governor Knowles State Forest

• St. Croix State Forest

• Chengwatana State Forest

• Crex Meadows Wildlife Area

• St. Croix Islands Wildlife Area

 

State Tourism Information

Search the state tourism websites by typing in St. Croix River and/or Namekagon River. Find museums, festivals, scenic byways, and more.

• Explore Minnesota

• Travel Wisconsin

 

Regional

• Hiking in the St. Croix Valley