A06_Specs_(Map_4_Gordon-Dam-to-Riverside-Landing-2023-Legal_508).pdf

National Park Service St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing

St. Croix River Map 4:

In This Stretch

• This stretch can be very challenging in low water conditions causing paddlers to continually dodge large rocks and boulders.

• Approximately 300 yards of boulders, plus Class I and II rapids come up suddenly before the Scott Bridge. It is best to paddle to the left.

• You can sometimes run the chute of Coppermine Dam, but make sure you scout it first or use the portage on the right.

• Winding Class I and II rapids at Fish Trap Rapids are considered the most challenging on the Riverway, and no portage exists.

• A smaller set of Class I rapids called Little Fish Trap Rapids exists right before the CCC Bridge Landing.

• There are more rapids around Big Island and as you approach Riverside Landing.

Often seen making short flights ahead of ves-sels, spotted sandpipers are the most common shorebird on the rivers.

spotted sandpiper

Enjoy the River Safely and Responsibly

Regulations Boating and Paddling (36CFR 3)

• Slow-no wake, which is operation of a motorboat at the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain steerage, is in effect within 100 feet of o A downed water skier;

o A person swimming, wading, fishing from shore or floating with the aid of a flotation device;

o A designated launch site; or o A manually propelled, anchored or drifting vessel.

• Use of personal watercraft and airboats is prohibited.(Defined in 26CFR 1.4)

Camping (36CFR 2.10)

• Camping is only allowed at designated sites on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Camping stay limit is 3 consecutive nights at a campsite.

Individual campsites accommodate a maximum of 8 people and 3 tents.

Group sites accommodate a maximum of 16 people and 6 tents.

Tents must be occupied on the first night of stay. Equipment left unattended to hold a site will be treated as abandoned.

Fishing (36CFR 2.3)

Sanitation and Refuse (36CFR 2.14)

• Where a pit toilet is not available, human waste and pet waste must be removed from the park or be buried at least 6 inches underground and a minimum of 100 feet from any water source, high water mark, trail, or facility.

• Carry out all trash.

• Littering is not allowed.

• Please do not put trash in toilets.

General

• Collecting live or dead mussels, empty mussel shells, historical artifacts, or wildflowers is prohibited.

Wear your life jacket! Approved life jackets for each person are required on your vessel.

Children under 13 are required to wear a life jacket.

Campfires & Firewood (36CFR 2.1)

Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Pet waste must be removed from the park or buried.

(36CFR 2.15(a)(1)) Possession or shooting of fireworks are prohibited. (36CFR 1.5)

• Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. (36CFR 2.10(b)(4))

• Do not jump or dive from cliffs, trees, swing ropes, or bridges. (36CFR 1.5)

Resource Protection (36CFR 2.1)

Safety Tips

• Check river conditions before launching www.nps.gov/sacn/ planyourvisit/current-conditions.

• Know your paddling ability. Not all stretches of the Riverway are suitable for beginners.

• Avoid trees that have fallen into the river. They can catch and overturn your vessel.

• Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to prevent sunburn.

• Use alcohol responsibly.

• Do not bring glass containers to the

Riverway. Broken glass cuts bare feet.

• Protect your feet with river shoes or sandals

• Bring your own drinking water. The water is not safe to drink unless purified.

• Check for ticks.

• Watch for poison ivy.

For COVID-19 updates, see www.nps.gov/sacn.

Codes: Superintendent’s Compendium, park specific rules under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36CFR), www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/management/ lawsandpolicies.

• Campfires are allowed in designated areas with NPS-provided metal campfire rings.

• Dead and down wood may be collected for campfires from shoreline areas but not from islands.

• The cutting of live vegetation is strictly prohibited.

• To prevent the spread of emerald ash borer, only use firewood that is kiln dried or collected within 25 miles of where it will be used.

• Campfires must be out and cold before you leave the area.

• Dumping or release of live bait is prohibited.

• Use of live crayfish as bait is prohibited.

• Help prevent the introduction of invasive species. Never release bait, bait water, or water from live bait wells into the river.

http://www.nps.gov/sacn/ http://www.nps.gov/sacn http://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/management/

For Current River Conditions Visit www.nps.gov/sacn/planyourvisit/ current-conditions.htm Call 715-483-2274

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway St. Croix River Map 4:

Gordon Dam to Riverside Landing Namekagon River Visitor Center Highway 63, half mile east of Highway 53 Trego, Wisconsin 715-635-8346 www.nps.gov/sacn www.facebook.com/StCroixNSR/

Emergencies call 911 See a problem? 1-800-PARKTIP anchor

Please refer to Namekagon River Map 3 for landing and campsite information on the Namekagon River.

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Louise Park Landing

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CCC Bridge Landing

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Riverside Landing

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Rapids

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Hiking trail

High water creates challenging boulder-bed rapids at Scott Bridge, Coppermine Dam, and Big Fish Trap. Low water conditions may require wading.

Map updated 2023

For more park-specific regulations Visit www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/ compendium.htm http://www.nps.gov/sacn/planyourvisit/current-conditions.htm http://www.nps.gov/sacn/planyourvisit/current-conditions.htm http://www.nps.gov/sacn http://www.facebook.com/StCroixNSR/ https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/planyourvisit/current-conditions.htm

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