Middle St. Croix

Campground ·

Managed by the National Park Service

791 ft
Elevation
Riverside Campground
Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov
57, primitive, Leave No Trace campsites are located on the St. Croix River from Riverside Landing to Highway 8 at St. Croix Falls - Taylors Falls. All sites are free. No permit required. Camp only in designated sites marked with brown camping sign and metal fire ring. Sites are available first-come, first-served.

Getting there

Middle St. Croix directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/sacn/planyourvisit/middlestcroix.htm.

45.77334, -92.78107 · 45°46'24.0"N 92°46'51.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 22°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F222841566978828072584127
Low °F1518314453585647352210
Precip in0.90.91.62.94.14.54.64.53.73.21.81.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Middle St. Croix

Can you reserve a site at Middle St. Croix?
No. Middle St. Croix is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Middle St. Croix

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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