St. Croix State Park
Also known as Saint Croix State Park
Notice: Park will be CLOSED to Public for Special Deer Hunts — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(320) 280-7880
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Construction St. Croix State Park RoadWe'll be starting a repaving project on the Park Entrance Road, it will run from approximately mid September through the end of October. During this… (more)
We'll be starting a repaving project on the Park Entrance Road, it will run from approximately mid September through the end of October. During this time, visitors will still be able to enter St. Croix State Park as one lane will remain open for traffic. There are also alternative routes utilizing County Road 21 (in Cloverdale) south for 2 miles to Sand River Road and heading east all the way to County Road 22 (St. Croix Park Rd- 6 miles). 4.4 miles down Sand River Road, you would also have an option of turning right heading south on Piedmont Road for 1.5 miles where it corners to the left, east for 1.8 miles and there intersecting with County Road 22 (St. Croix Park Rd) turn right, south and go approximately 1 mile to the Park Headquarters. Safe Travels everyone!
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Water quality Water Off DatesAll water will be turned off Friday, October 23, 2026. Showers and bath are still available at the All Season Trail Center. Bathrooms only at the St.… (more)
All water will be turned off Friday, October 23, 2026. Showers and bath are still available at the All Season Trail Center. Bathrooms only at the St. Croix Lodge. You can get water from the east end of the St. Croix Lodge building.
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Closure Park will be CLOSED to Public for Special Deer HuntsOctober 31 and November 1, 2026 - Youth Deer Hunt November 19 - 22, 2026 - Rifle Deer Hunt December 1 - 6, 2026 - Muzzleloader Deer Hunt
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Overview
St. Croix State Park is a park in Pine County, about 14 miles east of Hinckley.
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 127 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include 8 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | — |
| Other — Canoe rentals are no longer available | Fri–Mon | 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. | — |
| Fri–Mon | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. | — | |
| Fri–Mon | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday & Sunday CLOSED Hours are subject to change.
Camping (including electric sites) is available year-round. Reservations may be made for Riverview Campground year-round and in April for Paint Rock Springs and Old Logging Trail. Guest house #1 and #2 are both available for year-round use. Housekeeping Cabins are available mid May to mid September.
Rentals: Contact the park office to rent the Beach Shelter.
Canoe rentals are no longer available: Bathrooms: Bathrooms are CLOSED for the season. Estimated turn on date is Bathrooms are always available at the St Croix Lodge building in the campground and at the All-Seasons Trail Center. Trails: The park has 127 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of mountain bike trails, 5.5 miles of surfaced bike trails and 75 miles of horse trails. In winter, the park maintains 11 miles of groomed (easy level) cross-country ski trails, 80 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and one mile of winter hiking trail. A snowshoeing trail is available, or users can snowshoe throughout the park, excluding groomed ski trails. The park has trail shelters (warming houses) for winter recreation use. Showers: Showers are CLOSED for the season. Estimated turn on date is Dump station: The dump station is CLOSED for the season. Estimated turn on date is Water: Water is OFF for the season. Estimated turn on date is May 7, 2027. Water is always available at the faucet on the outside of the St Croix Lodge building in the campground and at the All-Seasons Trail Center. Buildings: The Nature Store is open and has regular weekend hours through October 20th. Friday 12:30-7:30 Saturday 10:30-5:30 Sunday and Monday 8:30-3:30 Nature Store hours are subject to change. Electric sites: Park has 71 electric sites. Drinking water: Water is OFF for the season. Estimated turn on date is May 7, 2027. There is water bottle fill stations at the St. Croix Lodge Building and at the All-Seasons Trail Center available year round. Water is always available at the faucet on the outside of the St Croix Lodge building in the campground and at the All-Seasons Trail Center. RVs: Park has gravel spurs. Programs: St. Croix State Park has a seasonal Naturalist on staff and has interpretive programs April through October. Scheduled events will be posted throughout the park or check our Events Calendar online for program information. Campgrounds: Camping (including electric sites) is available year-round. Reservations may be made for Riverview Campground year-round and in April for Paint Rock Springs and Old Logging Trail. Guest house #1 and #2 are both available for year-round use. Housekeeping Cabins are available mid May to mid September.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a leash six feet or shorter (or in a portable enclosure) and personally attended; only service animals in buildings, lodging, camper cabins, yurts, tipis, tours and beach areas.
Statewide rule from Minnesota's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.
Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Minnesota park passes
- Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
- One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
- Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
- Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
- One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details
From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites The park has 211 drive-in sites across three campgrounds. RVs may prefer the Riverview campground. | — | ShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 60 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Electric Sites The park has 81 electric sites. Riverview campground has 42, Paint Rock Springs campground has nine, Old Logging Trail campground has 20, and the horse campground has 19 | — | ElectricShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 60 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Backpack Sites The park has two backpack sites within a five-mile hike. Each site has two screened Adirondack buildings. Carry in or filter your water. | — | Showers | — |
| Walk-in Sites The park has four walk-in sites 50 to 150 feet from the parking area. | — | Showers | — |
| Canoe-in Sites The park has 10 canoe-in sites along the Kettle and St. Croix rivers. These sites are first-come, first-served and only accessible by watercraft. | — | Showers | — |
| Horse Camp The park has 40 horse campsites, 19 of which are electric. Facilities include drinking water, overhead ties, a corral and a shower building. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp The park has eight group camp sites that accommodate 25 people. These sites are tent only, carry-in sites within 50 to 200 yards from parking. Flush toilets are open year-round and water spigots are available. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Center The park has two seasonal group centers. Each includes bunkhouses, staff quarters, a dining hall and commercial kitchen, bathroom and shower buildings, a craft hall, fire rings, ball fields and more. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: The park has 211 drive-in sites across three campgrounds. RVs may prefer the Riverview campground.
Electric Sites: The park has 81 electric sites. Riverview campground has 42, Paint Rock Springs campground has nine, Old Logging Trail campground has 20, and the horse campground has 19
RV Length Limit: The max RV length is 60 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Backpack Sites: The park has two backpack sites within a five-mile hike. Each site has two screened Adirondack buildings. Carry in or filter your water.
Walk-in Sites: The park has four walk-in sites 50 to 150 feet from the parking area.
Canoe-in Sites: The park has 10 canoe-in sites along the Kettle and St. Croix rivers. These sites are first-come, first-served and only accessible by watercraft.
Horse Camp: The park has 40 horse campsites, 19 of which are electric. Facilities include drinking water, overhead ties, a corral and a shower building.
Group Camp: The park has eight group camp sites that accommodate 25 people. These sites are tent only, carry-in sites within 50 to 200 yards from parking. Flush toilets are open year-round and water spigots are available.
Group Center: The park has two seasonal group centers. Each includes bunkhouses, staff quarters, a dining hall and commercial kitchen, bathroom and shower buildings, a craft hall, fire rings, ball fields and more.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins
- Guest House
Accessible Lodging: Cabin E and Guesthouse 1 are accessible.
At Head of the Rapids Group Center, the A-Village restroom, Cabin A2, dining hall and the infirmary are accessible.
At Norway Point Group Center, cabin A7, A-Village restroom, dining hall, infirmary and latrine are accessible.
Cabins: Details about the six CCC cabins
Guest House: Details about the two guest houses
Cabins: Details about the six CCC cabins
Guest House: Details about the two guest houses
Things to do
CampingHikingHistoric sites and toursCanoeing and kayakingWildlife viewing and birdingRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingHorseback ridingSwimmingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic (winter) | 11 mi | — | 11 miles — The park has 11 miles of easy classic ski trails that wind through the woods along the river. A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic |
| Snowmobile (winter) | 80 mi | — | 80 miles — The park has 80 miles of snowmobile trails that connect with Chengwatana and St. Croix state forests and grant-in-aid trails.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in the park, except groomed trails — Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park, except on groomed ski or snowmobile trails. Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.Snowshoe |
| Other (winter) | — | — | One mile of trail is kept open in winter for hiking.Other |
| Accessible (summer) | 1.5 mi | — | 1.5 miles — The park has 1.5 miles of accessible trails.AccessibleAccessible |
| Self-Guided (summer) | 1.5 mi | — | 1.5 miles — The park has 1.5 miles of self-guided trails.Self-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 127 mi | — | 127 miles — The park has 127 miles of hiking trails throughout the park and along the river.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | 5.5 mi | — | 5.5 miles — The park has 5.5 miles of paved bike trails from the campground to the beach.Paved Bike |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | 21 mi | — | 21 miles — The park has 21 miles of unpaved bike trails on the Matthew Lourey State Trail that runs through the park.Unpaved Bike |
| Horse (summer) | 75 mi | — | 75 miles — The park has 75 miles of horse trails available from April 15 through the first snowfall.Horse |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic — 11 miles: The park has 11 miles of easy classic ski trails that wind through the woods along the river.
A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up.
Winter — Snowmobile — 80 miles: The park has 80 miles of snowmobile trails that connect with Chengwatana and St. Croix state forests and grant-in-aid trails.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in the park, except groomed trails: Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park, except on groomed ski or snowmobile trails.
Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.
Winter — Other: One mile of trail is kept open in winter for hiking.
Summer — Accessible — 1.5 miles: The park has 1.5 miles of accessible trails.
Summer — Self-Guided — 1.5 miles: The park has 1.5 miles of self-guided trails.
Summer — Hiking — 127 miles: The park has 127 miles of hiking trails throughout the park and along the river.
Summer — Paved Bike — 5.5 miles: The park has 5.5 miles of paved bike trails from the campground to the beach.
Summer — Unpaved Bike — 21 miles: The park has 21 miles of unpaved bike trails on the Matthew Lourey State Trail that runs through the park.
Summer — Horse — 75 miles: The park has 75 miles of horse trails available from April 15 through the first snowfall.
Trail conditions: The park has 127 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of mountain bike trails, 5.5 miles of surfaced bike trails and 75 miles of horse trails. In winter, the park maintains 11 miles of groomed (easy level) cross-country ski trails, 80 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and one mile of winter hiking trail. A snowshoeing trail is available, or users can snowshoe throughout the park, excluding groomed ski trails. The park has trail shelters (warming houses) for winter recreation use.
Swimming
Swimming Beach: The park has a swimming beach on Lake Clayton.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access
Canoe Access
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
Canoe-in Sites: The park has 10 canoe-in sites along the Kettle and St. Croix rivers. These sites are first-come, first-served and only accessible by watercraft.
Accessible Lodging: Cabin E and Guesthouse 1 are accessible.
At Head of the Rapids Group Center, the A-Village restroom, Cabin A2, dining hall and the infirmary are accessible.
At Norway Point Group Center, cabin A7, A-Village restroom, dining hall, infirmary and latrine are accessible.
Vault Toilets: Vault toilets are available year-round. Some are wheelchair accessible
Accessible — 1.5 miles: The park has 1.5 miles of accessible trails.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 30065 St. Croix Park Road
Hinckley, MN 55037 - Nearest town
- Hinckley — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.0120, -92.6179
- Phone
- (320) 280-7880
- stcroix.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then 5 miles south on County Road 22.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 21, 2026
- MN DNR A-Z list of state parks and recreation areas (park IDs in server-rendered <noscript> links) + state waysides page; details from the compass feature_detail JSON API used by park.html
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology