Location: Saint Croix Falls
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St. Croix Falls is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,133 at the 2010 census. The city is located within the Town of St. Croix Falls.
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1. Interstate State Park- Wisconsin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By GnMe - Menomonie, United States
We stayed for several nights in the south campground. It was almost empty during the week, but the north area was busier. The north is more open, and has a shower block; much noisier, both from more campers, and because it's closer to Hwy 8. We were at the north end of the south campground and still heard the traffic a bit, especially the trucks, but it wasn't bad, maybe wouldn't have heard them at all if we'd stayed further south into the campground. The south campground has lots of campsites tucked into the trees, private and quiet. You have to choose carefully though, many of the sites are only big enough for a small tent. And several of them drop off considerably from the road; wouldn't want to be in one of them in a heavy rain! We were glad we had a ground tarp under our tent; the sites are covered with small, sharp rocks. Not wise to try putting a tent up out on the edges of the site - there's poison ivy everywhere! It did rain a couple times while we were there; we were surprised one evening when we went into St. Croix Falls, how windy it was. The campsites are well protected from the wind. And nicely shaded so we never got too hot. Lots of critters; we heard owls several nights. A chipmunk and a red squirrel were constantly running through our campsite, looking for a handout. They were rather entertaining... unlike the very brazen, fat little mouse. He actually got into our car one night. All our food was in plastic tubs, so finding nothing to eat, he pooped all over the pots and pans. He almost got something to eat in our tent porch one night. We had a metal can of trail mix and we discovered in the morning that he'd done his best to try chewing through the plastic lid. We brought our own drinking water - good thing, the water was incredibly full of rust! I think it might have been better at the north campground, we didn't come out of the showers with red hair anyway! Showers were OK, as were the pit toilets on our end. Not sure what they might have been like before the plague hit, but the special cleaning wasn't anything impressive. There were years of cobwebs in every corner, and the same pee dribble down the front of one of the toilets was still there the morning we left that had been there when we arrived. Someone did come in every morning and swept the floors and refilled the tp, and I imagine sprayed some disinfectant around. There were park employees around quite a bit, we chatted a couple times with a very pleasant young woman. No one was at the front entrance though, and the gift shop and museum etc. were closed. We printed out maps and info ahead of time. Rather interesting how up-to-date all the social distancing advice was. Someone should maybe update some other things... like the "accessible" fishing pier on the lake looked it hasn't been accessible for many years! Nice little dock - you just have to jump to get over to it :) Over all, this is a really nice place, whether you come to camp, fish, hike, or just picnic. It's huge, trails all over, and acres of green picnic areas. The little swimming beach is lovely. Beautiful place to relax and spend some time in nature.
2. The St. Croix Festival Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
3. St Croix National Scenic Riverway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Donbloomjohn
The Saint Croix River, north of Stillwater, Minnesota is the natural boundary separating the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota. There's the lower half and the upper half: The upper half, accessible (boat landing) at Lions Park, just off Wisconsin Highway 87 (Saint Croix Fall's Main Street), just north of the downtown area, about a half mile. The upper half is also accessible on the Minnesota side from Taylor's Falls Lions Park, about a mile north of their downtown, following the signs toward Wild Mountain Ski Area. This is the more pristine half, used more by locals than tourists for canoeing, boating and fishing. It's very scenic but be careful, the currents run strong! The more popular lower half is more shallow and is where the tourists love to spend warm summer days canoeing, kayaking, fishing, boating and swimming off of sand bars. But this portion of the river also has some strong currents. Every summer there are people who drown because they stepped off a sand bar a bit too far. Life jackets are critical! You may rent a canoe or kayak (and life jackets) at Taylor's Falls Canoe Rental, about a half mile west of Taylor's Falls, just off US Highway 8. There is also rock-climbing (not for amateurs - several try and die each year), primarily on the Minnesota side of the river, near Taylor's Falls (BTW there is no longer a "falls" separating the two towns of Taylor's Falls on the Minnesota side and Saint Croix Falls on the Wisconsin side). If you're into shopping, make sure you check out Stillwater, Osceola and Taylor's Falls, in that order (most of Saint Croix Falls shopping is along US Highway 8, east of downtown, on top of the hill. Go there if you need something for camping or boating). Oh yes - there is camping on both sides of the river. Both Wisconsin and Minnesota have state parks at Taylor's Falls and Saint Croix Falls (Interstate State Park) and Minnesota also has two other State Parks a few miles upstream (Wild River State Park) and downstream (William O'Brien State Park). Both are worth exploring! Both parks have camping facilities and hiking. And while Wild River has better river access, O'Brien has bike trails worth exploring. Both locations have picnic facilities.
4. FAWN DOE ROSA Wildlife Educational Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By desiprincess
I cannot believe we have been to the Taylors Falls area year after year and yesterday was the first time we came to Fawn Doe Rosa. Do not skip this if you have young kids. Plan on 3 hours so you’re not rushed and buy a bucket of feed- try to save some for the end as well. I cannot think of a more special experience during Covid for young kids looking for something special.
5. Eric's Canoe Rental
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
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