State: Minnesota
Address 1: 39797 Park Trail
City: Center City
Zip: 55012
Phone: 651-583-2125
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 164
Electric: 34
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/wild_river/index.html
Full Hook: Yes
Wild River State Park is located along 18 miles of the beautiful St. Croix River. The park attracts people who enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoing, interpretive programs, self-guided trails, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Day visitors can enjoy a leisurely paddle down the St. Croix River from the Sunrise river access to the southern park river access.
The park provides opportunities for semi-modern camping, group camping, equestrian camping, backpack camping, and canoe camping. Visitors who want modern amenities can reserve the guest house which provides a living room, dining room, kitchen, and fireplace. The park also has six camping cabins which include bunk beds, a table, and benches.
An all-season trail center is a great spot to relax after hiking or cross-country skiing on the 35-mile trail system. A visitor center with exhibits and environmental education programs is open year-round.
Campgrounds: Camping is available year-round in the park. In winter, 20 sites, including electric sites, are available. Please call ahead to the park to make sure sites are accessible in winter.
Electric Sites: The park has 34 electric sites. Electric sites are available in winter.
Special Notes for RV Campers: The park has 55 typical graveled back-up sites. There are two non-electric pull through sites.
Reservations: Recommended especially for weekend camping and for electric sites. No reservations for camping are needed from November 1 – April 1.