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National Park ServiceSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Enjoy the River Safely• Wearyourlifejacket.Makesureyour
childwearsalifejacket!
• Usealcoholresponsibly.Manyriveraccidentsinvolvealcohol.
• Wearsunscreen,sunglasses,andahattopreventsunburn.Waterreflectstheraysofthesungivingyouadoubledoseofultravioletlight.
• Avoidtreesthathavefallenintheriver.Theycancatchandoverturnyourvessel.
• Don’tjumpfromcliffs,bridges,ortrees.
• Protectyourfeetwithrivershoes,watersandals,oroldshoes.Fishhooks,glass,androckscaninjureyourfeet.
• Bringyourowndrinkingwater.Treatriverwaterbeforedrinkingtoavoidgiardia,aseriousstomachirritant.
• Blastomycosisisafungalinfectionthatiscommonlycontractedbydogsandsometimesbyhumans.Avoiddigginginmoistsoils.
• CheckforticksoftenandknowthesymptomsofLymedisease.DeerticksarecommonalongtheRiverwayandsomecarrythebacteriathatcausethedisease.
• Knowhowtoidentifypoisonivyandavoidcontact.
poison ivy
deer tick
wood tick
Top Riverway Regulations• Approvedlifejacketsforeachpersonare
requiredonyourvessel.Childrenunder13arerequiredtowearalifejacket.
• PleasedonotbringglasscontainerstotheRiverway.Brokenglasscutsbarefeet.
• Disposinghumanwasteintotheriverisprohibited.
• Jumpingfromcliffs,bridges,ortreesisillegalanddangerous.
• Opencampfiresareallowedonlyinmetalfirerings.Campfiresmustbeoutandcoldbeforeyouleavethearea.
• Thecuttingoflivevegetationisstrictlyprohibited.Deadanddownwoodmaybecollectedforcampfiresfromshorelineareas,butnotfromislands.
• Possessionoffirewoodthatoriginatesmorethan25milesfromtheRiverwayisprohibited.
• Individualcampsitesaccommodateamaximumof8peopleand3tents.Groupsitesaccommodateamaximumof16peopleand6tents.
• Litteringisnotallowed.Carryoutalltrash.
• ItisillegaltoshootorpossessfireworksonlandsandwaterswithintheRiverway.
• Collectingfreshwatermussels,musselshells,wildflowers,andhistoricalartifactsisprohibited.
• Quiethoursare10:00p.m.to6:00a.m.
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Discover clean water, lush landscapes, and quiet solitude along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a national park that with your help protects 255 miles of wild and scenic river corridor.
St. Croix River Map 8: Highway 8 to Osceola Landing
WhatdotheSt.CroixRiverandthecountryofCostaRicahaveincommon?
Manyofthesamespeciesofbirdsarefoundinbothplaces,althoughatdifferenttimesofyear.ThesebirdsspendwinterinCostaRicaandthenmigratehundredsofmilesnorthinthespringandsummertonestandbreed.ManynestalongthisstretchoftheSt.Croix!
Duetothisimportantconnection,CostaRicannationalparksontheOsaPeninsulahavea“sisterpark”agreementwiththirteenU.S.nationalparks,includingtheSt.CroixNationalScenicRiverway,tocoordinatepublicawareness,education,habitatrestoration,andprotectionoftheseareas.
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Much of the property along this section of the St. Croix River is privately owned. Please observe the rights of the property ownersby not trespassing or using facilities without the landowner’s permission.
Portage right1.5 miles
Hydroelectric DamThe area south of the hydroelectric damin Taylors Falls/St. Croix Falls to the mouth of the Apple River is designated a slow speed zone. Motorboats may only create a minimal wake.
Boating Speed Regulations
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St. Croix River Visitor Center
In emergencies – dial 911
401 North Hamilton StreetSt. Croix Falls, Wisconsin(715) 483-2274Website: www.nps.gov/sacn
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
St. Croix River Map 8:Highway 8 to Osceola
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Boat launch
Unpaved boat launch
Visitor information
Ranger station
Restrooms
Drinking water
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Developed campground
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Hiking trailhead
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