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Located on the St. Croix Flowage (Gordon Flowage) in the town of Gordon, this park offers visitors 33 total camping sites: 22 with electric hook-up and 11 non-electric campsites, containing fire rings, picnic tables, and benches. The park has opportunities for picnicking, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, and excellent fishing opportunities.
Other amenities include a fish cleaning house, canoe and boat launch with a handicap accessible dock, children's playground, newer vault toilets, several picnic sites with grills, and an official "Watchable Wildlife" viewing area.
The park is located at the headwaters of the St. Croix Scenic River, seven miles west of Gordon on County Road Y, which is approximately 37 miles south of Superior on US Highway 53.
Camping Rates:
Electric site: $25.00/night
Non-electric site: $20.00/night
Firewood: $5.00/armload
Groups of more than 5: Additional $2.00/person
Off-Season Camping:
Offered following the standard and extended camping season, until snow covers the road on a first-come, first-served self-registration basis. Upper restrooms are open but not stocked or serviced, no garbage pickup provided (100% carry-in carry-out), no firewood delivery provided, and the fish cleaning house is closed. Water hand pumps are available for use.
Off-Season access to the park is 100% weather dependent and no snow removal or vehicle recovery services will be provided. Access at your own risk. The park access road serves as a winter snowmobile trail during the winter months and is actively groomed for snowmobile use. Use of the road during this time of year by highway vehicles is prohibited.
Off-Season Camping Rates:
$20.00/night at any site. Electric will remain on during off-season.
This visitor center is a great stop to learn about the scenic river that flows through this part of the country. This place has an excellent, modern visitor center with many exhibits that showcase the marvelous ecosystem provided by the St. Croix River watershed. Staffed by friendly faces, the gift shop has plenty of keepsakes to help remember your visit. Also, there is a 20+ minute video; I did not get a chance to view it, as I was pressed for time, but should you find yourself with enough time, it is highly recommended to take it in.
Found this place when traveling in our RV. Good information about the natural area outside the ranger station. Unfortunately, the ranger station was closed and couldn't get more info.
This place will forever hold a special place in my heart as I said yes to my best friend. The train ride was amazing, you’re able to walk around from car to car and check things out you even can walk out to the front of the car and enjoy the ride outside. The views were amazing and the team was incredible would recommend to anyone!!
Hey we went Canoe in Friday through Sunday we did practically 12 hours two 5 hrs and 2hrs I'm so glad I got to go.
Really hard to rate the entire Scenic Riverway because it is so vastly long. But the sections I have been to are outstanding. There are numerous state parks and state forests on both sides of the river accompanying the federal land along the river. Overall a great place to boat, kayak, tube, paddle, sightsee, swim and enjoy the scenic river.
