Camping

St. Croix Family Campground

(Open the 1st Friday of May through October 15th)

A National Park Service ranger gives a talk at the St. Croix campground.

Located east of the St. Croix River on State Hwy. 70, our campground includes 30 rustic sites. Camping is available on a “first-come, first served” basis. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table and tent pad. Campers are welcome to gather wood from in and around the campground for their campfire use. A short quarter-mile hike will bring you to the beautiful St. Croix River. Nature enthusiasts can also enjoy the Wood River Interpretive Trail, a mile-long walk that overlooks the scenic Wood River.

Fees: Self-registration is required, and fee envelopes are provided at the campground. Current camping fees are available here [PDF, 51KB] (be sure to scroll all the way to the end if you don't see your desired campsite). Campground map [PDF]

Trade River Campground

(Open April 15th – November 15th)

Aerial view of the new Trade River campground.

The Trade River Campground is traditionally used by horseback riders. The campground is nestled along the banks of the Trade River, 6 miles west of Hwy. 87 on Evergreen Avenue. The current campground is an undeveloped camp, with camping permitted in all areas, except where posted closed. Water and sanitary facilities are provided.

Our new campground will offer 40 designated campsites, each with a fire ring, picnic table and horse tie post. Anticipated completion date is Fall 2008.

Fees: Self-registration is required. Fee envelopes provided at the campground.

Current camping fees are available here [PDF, 51KB] (be sure to scroll all the way to the end if you don't see your desired campsite).

Backpack Camping

For those who enjoy backpack camping, a special camp permit can be obtained from the Governor Knowles State Forest Headquarters. Campsites are primitive and located on both the north and south segments of the hiking trails. (Permits should be obtained 7 days prior to occupying the site.)

Sioux Portage Group Campground

This camp is available only by reservation through Governor Knowles State Forest Headquarters. It can accommodate up to 60 campers and has fire rings, picnic tables, a pit toilet, drinking water, and is handicaped-accessible. A fee is required. Current camping fees are available here [PDF, 51KB] (be sure to scroll all the way to the end if you don't see your desired campsite).

Area map

Last Revised: Tuesday June 16 2009