Backpack Campsites
Closed — Closed for winter season. Backpack campsites typically operate from spring through fall. Reservations available through the Minnesota State Parks system.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 5:56AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
The backpack campsites at Saint Croix State Park provide a true wilderness camping experience in Minnesota's largest state park. Two designated backpack sites are located along Bear Creek and Crooked Creek, accessible only by hiking through the park's 127 miles of trails. These primitive campsites allow backpackers to experience the remote areas of this 34,000-acre park, which encompasses both the Saint Croix River, a National Scenic Riverway, and the Kettle River, a State Wild and Scenic River. The backpack sites are designed for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude and a backcountry experience. The park's diverse terrain includes aspen, jack pine, and conifer forests, with opportunities to observe wildlife including black bears, wolves, and various other species. Reservations are made through the Minnesota State Parks reservation system at reservemn.usedirect.com.
Directions
Located in Saint Croix State Park, approximately 15 miles east of Hinckley on Highway 48. Backpack sites are accessed via interior hiking trails from the main park area.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Guest Houses - Norway Point 1.9mi
- Norway Point Group Center 2.0mi
- St. Johns Landing Group Center 3.3mi
- Equestrian Campground 3.6mi
- Head Of The Rapids Group Center 3.6mi
- St. Croix State Park Group Camp 3.7mi
- Old Logging Trail Campground 4.6mi
- Paint Rock Springs Campground 4.9mi
- Riverview Campground 5.1mi
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 646-6367 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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