Interstate Park to Osceola Landing Trip

Enjoy the St. Croix

Interstate Park to Osceola Day Trips

7 mile trip | 3 hour casual float | Care free shuttles

Canoes and Tandem Kayaks are $50, Solo Kayaks are $35. Shuttles, Paddles & life jackets are included with rental
Guests start by arriving at our parking lot to be welcomed and shuttled to the river.

Shuttles to St. Croix River leave hourly throughout the day. Check-in happens 15 minutes before. Return Shuttles happen constantly and do not need to be scheduled.
Reservations can be made online (pre-pay) or by calling or texting 715-222-2288 (pay in person). Reservations can be cancelled or changed without any penalty. 100% refunds are given.

What To Expect

Explore the St. Croix Dalles: a deep gorge of basaltic rock formed thousands of years ago. This area has been the site of many historic events from steamboat building to giant log jams of the lumber era. Below the Dalles the river widens and vast mussel beds lie below the water.

About two miles south of the Wisconsin Interstate State Park another set of basalt cliffs rise from the water and offer another chance to paddle beneath steep rock walls. During periods of good precipitation, a paddle through Close’s Slough, past Franconia Landing (river left), offers opportunities for solitude in wooded floodplains.

There is plenty of wildlife to be seen and hidden lakes to be explored. In the main channel, stop at one of the sand bars for lunch. At the end of this stretch, the Osceola Bridge comes into view and picturesque sandstone bluffs rise alongside it. Just past the bridge on the Minnesota side of the river is Osceola Landing.

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Here’s How It Works

Book Your Trip: Reservations can be made online (pre-pay) or by phone (pay-in-person).
Park at Check-in: Arrive at our location at your scheduled time and park your car.
Shuttle to River: Take a shuttle to Wisconsin Interstate Park, enjoying views and a tour en route.
Safety Orientation: Receive a pre-launch briefing for a safe and enjoyable kayaking experience.
Paddle the River: float the 7 miles back to Osceola at your own pace, typically taking 2-3 hours.
Return to Car: At Osceola Landing, a Riverwood Captain will shuttle you back to your car, no matter what time you get there, just minutes away.