Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Wild and Scenic River · WI, MN
Park Closure · North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to Close for Bridge Construction
The northernmost parking lot and co-located boat ramps at Osceola Landing will close week of 9/14 as part of the Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge replacement project. The parking lot and boat ramps will be used as a staging area and river access point for construction equipment for the duration of the Hwy 243 bridge replacement project. During this time, the rest of Osceola Landing will be open for visitor use including alternative parking lots, restrooms, picnic shelters, trail, and other river access points.
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Increased Bear Activity in the Riverway
Bears have been seen approaching campsites in the Riverway in search of food. Store all food, garbage, and scented items in bear‑resistant containers, locked vehicles, or properly hung bags. Food should never be stored in tents. Stay alert and report safety concerns to 1‑800‑PARK‑TIP
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/sacn
- Location
- Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (45.700, -92.361)
Track your visit to Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Namekagon River Visitor Center
- St. Croix River Visitor Center
Hours
St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaytoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The St. Croix and Namekagon rivers are open all-day, year-round except for periods of dangerous water conditions. Access to landings and trails is seasonal.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
2
- Namekagon River Visitor Centerclosed todayDirections
- St. Croix River Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.