A06_Specs_(Map_7_Hwy-70-to-Hwy-8-2023-Legal_508).pdf

National Park Service St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Highway 70 to Highway 8 St. Croix River Map 7:

In This Stretch

• Shallow waters create sandbars in summer in some areas of this stretch. Careful reading of the river will help you avoid walking.

• A short series of rapids exists in the area of Stevens Creek Landing.

• The uneven river bottom at Old Railroad Landing can make currents erratic.

• The river narrows at the old Nevers Dam site, and it can be deceptively turbulent in this area.

The 10-mile section upstream of the hydroelectric dam near the St. Croix River Visitor Center is lake-like and called the Indian Head Flowage. This is commonly used by houseboats, fishing boats, and pontoons.

There is a 3.1 mile portage around the dam through Taylors Falls, Minnesota. See Map 8 for directions.

The renowned smallmouth bass fishery on the upper part of this river stretch reflects the quality of the habitat and the clean water. The slower water behind the dam adds lake fish to the diver-sity of species in the park.

smallmouth bass

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 is prohibited. (Defined in 36CFR 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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 7:

Highway 70 to Highway 8 St. Croix River Visitor Center 401 N. Hamilton Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-2274 www.nps.gov/sacn www.facebook.com/StCroixNSR/

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

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State Park Entrance

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Hydroelectric Dam

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Trade River

PINE COUNTY

CHISAGO COUNTY

BURNETT COUNTY

POLK COUNTY

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DNR St. Croix Campground

Highway 70 Landing

Raspberry Landing

S80.4

S80.4

County Road O Landing

Rush City Ferry Landing

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S71.8

S71.8

Sunrise River Landing (fee)

Sunrise Ferry Landing

S72.8

S65.6

S66.8

S62.8

Wild River Landing (fee)

Sc en ic Tr ai l

Ice Age National

Indian Head Flowage Trail

Indian Head Flowage

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Lion’s Park Landing

S84.8

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Stevens Creek Landing

St. Croix Trail to and Pine City to Siren to Frederic to Harris to North Branch to Osceola to Turtle Lake to Frederic to and Forest Lake

Additional primitive shoreline campsites within Wild River State Park (MN) are available to reserve for a fee.

These campsites are not shown on this map and are signed.

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230th Ave.

240th Ave.

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Fish Lake Rd.

W. River Rd.

Ferry Rd.

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S58.6S58.7 S58.5

S63.8

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Nevers Dam Landing

River Road

W. River Rd.

Anderson Rd.

Ferry Rd.

S82.0

Old Railroad Bridge Landing

River Rd.

Grantsburg

Rush City

Sunrise Wolf Creek

Taylors Falls

Almelund

St. Croix Falls

Cushing

Trade Lake

Wild River State Park

GOVERNOR KNOWLES

STATE FOREST

Fish Lake Wildlife Area

CHENGWATANA

STATE FOREST

WISCONSIN

MINNESOTA

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Lion’s Park Landing

St. Croix River Visitor Center

Interstate State Parks

North

4 miles

Primitive shoreline campsite Primitive shoreline group campsite

Developed campground

Picnic area

Hiking trailhead

Pets on leash

Canoe access

Boat launch

Unpaved boat launch

Visitor information

Ranger station

Restrooms

Drinking water

Campsite/Landing river mile

River mileage

Rapids

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

State lands

Hiking trail

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Map updated 2023

270th Ave.

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