Explore the true magic of the quiet backwaters of the St. Croix Islands State Wildlife Area!
WHO MIGHT HAVE THE MOST FUN?
Nature lovers
Swimmers and Paddlers
Large Families
Wedding Parties (we have a grand bathroom)
Stay a few nights at this simple home for the bliss of:
Direct River Access and swimming*
Western facing sunsets
Ice cold spring water
Two campfire pits
Swans, beavers, foxes, eagles, turtles, and more wildlife!
A Burr Oak savanna (work in progress)
A small apple orchard (work in progress)
Canoes and kayaks for water enjoyment!**
Hunt for sandy beaches. River Camp on public land. Paddle 2mi up-stream for lunch and milkshakes at Marine on the St Croix
DISTANCES by car
Minneapolis - 50min, 40mi
Stillwater - 22min, 16mi
Osceola - 20min, 12mi
Dancing Dragonfly Winery - 32min, 22mi
Marine on St Croix - 30min, 24mi (by paddle! 1hr, 3mi)
Campers tents / RVs welcome (no waste disposal)
One 240v 50amp outdoor outlet available for electric vehicles
NEARBY ACTIVITIES - lots of fun places to see and do
Apple River Amphitheater and floating
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
Stillwater, MN restaurants, paddle boat rides, lumberjack days
Train rides Osceola WI
CONSIDERATIONS
*Swimming is possible in front of the cabin for those okay with natural swimming (weeds and a bit of mud). There are multiple great sand bars in many directions
**Life jackets available. Consider paddling upstream first
WINTER WARNING: Do NOT go on the ice
SPRING WARNING: Spring flooding is high and fast