Do I need to make a reservation? Will you run out of canoes or kayaks?
What is the difference between an Express & a One-Way shuttle?
Can I bring my Dog?
What if I need to cancel my canoe reservation?
Do I have to pay for a State Park Sticker to Canoe?
What is the cost of the MN State Park Sticker?
How can I help or be involved in helping to keep the St Croix River Clean?
Can my son or daughter paddle the canoe or kayak by himself or herself?
What is the all day rate versus the hourly rate?
How many people can I fit into a canoe? Into a kayak?
Where do I park?
On my reservation, where do I put the time of my return shuttle?
You do not select a time for a return shuttle. You just need to be at the end destination by the posted shuttle pickup times. The buses will leave the landing at the posted times.
Camping on the river? What do I need to do?
A camping permit is required to camp along this section of the river.
The camping permit is available free of charge at the Minnesota Interstate State Park or St. Croix River Visitor Center. The visitor center is located at 401 North Hamilton Street in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and can be reached at (715) 483-2274. The visitor center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Mid April through Mid October.
The application for a permit is also available online at www.nps.gov/sacn for people to print, read, sign, and mail to the visitor center. Or you can download the application here Camping Permit Application After reviewing the application, NPS staff will mail the permit.
When obtaining a permit, campers agree to the following regulations:
- Campers must camp in designated campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Campers are required to bring in and use their own portable camp toilets or use onboard facilities on self-contained boats.
- A total of 20 primitive and 2 primitive group campsites have been established. Up to 8 people and 3 tents will be allowed at individual campsites. Group sites will accommodate 9 to 16 people and up to 6 tents. Larger groups need to split up or make arrangements to camp in one of the state parks along this section of river.
- There is a limit of stay of 3 consecutive nights at any campsite. There is a 30-night limit for the season.
- Campsites must be occupied on the first night of stay.
- The camping permit must be attached to the tent so it is clearly visible. The permit must be displayed every time you camp in 2017.
- Alcohol is prohibited at the six individual Eagle’s Nest campsites (river mile 48.5).
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm. to 6:00 am.
- Campfires are permitted only in steel fire rings or grills.
- The cutting of live vegetation is strictly prohibited. Dead and down wood may be collected from shoreline areas, however, it cannot be collected from islands.
- Possession of firewood that originates more than 25 miles from the Riverway is prohibited.
- Campfires must be out and cold before you leave the area.
- Do not bring glass containers to the Riverway.
- All trash must be carried out of the Riverway at the end of your stay.
- Possession or use of fireworks is prohibited.
What should I bring with me?
- Garbage bags The National Park Service has a "Pack it in, Pack it out" policy. Help keep your rivers clean.
- Sunscreen You may get sunburned even on cloudy days.
- Sunglasses with a strap You don't want to lose your glasses in the river.
- Hat or Cap
- Water shoes old tennis shoes or sandals with straps on the heels. Bare feet or loose sandals are not recommended.
- Mosquito/tick repellant
- Fishing license (MN or WI acceptable)
- Food, snacks, water No glass bottles
- Camera in a waterproof bag
- Beach towel
- Seat cushion or extra towel to sit on
Can I just utilize your shuttle service?
Do I need to make a reservation? Will you run out of canoes or kayaks?
What is the difference between an Express & a One-Way shuttle?
Can I bring my Dog?
What if I need to cancel my canoe reservation?
Do I have to pay for a State Park Sticker to Canoe?
What is the cost of the MN State Park Sticker?
How can I help or be involved in helping to keep the St Croix River Clean?
Can my son or daughter paddle the canoe or kayak by himself or herself?
What is the all day rate versus the hourly rate?
How many people can I fit into a canoe? Into a kayak?
Where do I park?
On my reservation, where do I put the time of my return shuttle?
You do not select a time for a return shuttle. You just need to be at the end destination by the posted shuttle pickup times. The buses will leave the landing at the posted times.
Camping on the river? What do I need to do?
A camping permit is required to camp along this section of the river.
The camping permit is available free of charge at the Minnesota Interstate State Park or St. Croix River Visitor Center. The visitor center is located at 401 North Hamilton Street in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and can be reached at (715) 483-2274. The visitor center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Mid April through Mid October.
The application for a permit is also available online at www.nps.gov/sacn for people to print, read, sign, and mail to the visitor center. Or you can download the application here Camping Permit Application After reviewing the application, NPS staff will mail the permit.
When obtaining a permit, campers agree to the following regulations:
- Campers must camp in designated campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Campers are required to bring in and use their own portable camp toilets or use onboard facilities on self-contained boats.
- A total of 20 primitive and 2 primitive group campsites have been established. Up to 8 people and 3 tents will be allowed at individual campsites. Group sites will accommodate 9 to 16 people and up to 6 tents. Larger groups need to split up or make arrangements to camp in one of the state parks along this section of river.
- There is a limit of stay of 3 consecutive nights at any campsite. There is a 30-night limit for the season.
- Campsites must be occupied on the first night of stay.
- The camping permit must be attached to the tent so it is clearly visible. The permit must be displayed every time you camp in 2017.
- Alcohol is prohibited at the six individual Eagle’s Nest campsites (river mile 48.5).
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm. to 6:00 am.
- Campfires are permitted only in steel fire rings or grills.
- The cutting of live vegetation is strictly prohibited. Dead and down wood may be collected from shoreline areas, however, it cannot be collected from islands.
- Possession of firewood that originates more than 25 miles from the Riverway is prohibited.
- Campfires must be out and cold before you leave the area.
- Do not bring glass containers to the Riverway.
- All trash must be carried out of the Riverway at the end of your stay.
- Possession or use of fireworks is prohibited.
What should I bring with me?
- Garbage bags The National Park Service has a "Pack it in, Pack it out" policy. Help keep your rivers clean.
- Sunscreen You may get sunburned even on cloudy days.
- Sunglasses with a strap You don't want to lose your glasses in the river.
- Hat or Cap
- Water shoes old tennis shoes or sandals with straps on the heels. Bare feet or loose sandals are not recommended.
- Mosquito/tick repellant
- Fishing license (MN or WI acceptable)
- Food, snacks, water No glass bottles
- Camera in a waterproof bag
- Beach towel
- Seat cushion or extra towel to sit on
Can I just utilize your shuttle service?
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Do I need to make a reservation? Will you run out of canoes or kayaks?
What is the difference between an Express & a One-Way shuttle?
Can I bring my Dog?
What if I need to cancel my canoe reservation?
Do I have to pay for a State Park Sticker to Canoe?
What is the cost of the MN State Park Sticker?
How can I help or be involved in helping to keep the St Croix River Clean?
Can my son or daughter paddle the canoe or kayak by himself or herself?
What is the all day rate versus the hourly rate?
How many people can I fit into a canoe? Into a kayak?
Where do I park?
On my reservation, where do I put the time of my return shuttle?
You do not select a time for a return shuttle. You just need to be at the end destination by the posted shuttle pickup times. The buses will leave the landing at the posted times.
Camping on the river? What do I need to do?
A camping permit is required to camp along this section of the river.
The camping permit is available free of charge at the Minnesota Interstate State Park or St. Croix River Visitor Center. The visitor center is located at 401 North Hamilton Street in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and can be reached at (715) 483-2274. The visitor center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Mid April through Mid October.
The application for a permit is also available online at www.nps.gov/sacn for people to print, read, sign, and mail to the visitor center. Or you can download the application here Camping Permit Application After reviewing the application, NPS staff will mail the permit.
When obtaining a permit, campers agree to the following regulations:
- Campers must camp in designated campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Campers are required to bring in and use their own portable camp toilets or use onboard facilities on self-contained boats.
- A total of 20 primitive and 2 primitive group campsites have been established. Up to 8 people and 3 tents will be allowed at individual campsites. Group sites will accommodate 9 to 16 people and up to 6 tents. Larger groups need to split up or make arrangements to camp in one of the state parks along this section of river.
- There is a limit of stay of 3 consecutive nights at any campsite. There is a 30-night limit for the season.
- Campsites must be occupied on the first night of stay.
- The camping permit must be attached to the tent so it is clearly visible. The permit must be displayed every time you camp in 2017.
- Alcohol is prohibited at the six individual Eagle’s Nest campsites (river mile 48.5).
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm. to 6:00 am.
- Campfires are permitted only in steel fire rings or grills.
- The cutting of live vegetation is strictly prohibited. Dead and down wood may be collected from shoreline areas, however, it cannot be collected from islands.
- Possession of firewood that originates more than 25 miles from the Riverway is prohibited.
- Campfires must be out and cold before you leave the area.
- Do not bring glass containers to the Riverway.
- All trash must be carried out of the Riverway at the end of your stay.
- Possession or use of fireworks is prohibited.
What should I bring with me?
- Garbage bags The National Park Service has a "Pack it in, Pack it out" policy. Help keep your rivers clean.
- Sunscreen You may get sunburned even on cloudy days.
- Sunglasses with a strap You don't want to lose your glasses in the river.
- Hat or Cap
- Water shoes old tennis shoes or sandals with straps on the heels. Bare feet or loose sandals are not recommended.
- Mosquito/tick repellant
- Fishing license (MN or WI acceptable)
- Food, snacks, water No glass bottles
- Camera in a waterproof bag
- Beach towel
- Seat cushion or extra towel to sit on