Wild River State Park

Name: Volunteer: Cut Buckthorn! (ages 14-adult)
Start: 2026-11-04T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Wild River State Park

Minnesota State Park

⚠️ Special deer hunt

The entire park will be closed to the public from 11/7-11/9 for a special hunt. Only hunters that were drawn and have a valid permit will be able to enter the park during those three days.

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Normal camping and day use will resume on 11/10/2026.

Water off dates
Water is off for the season in the main campground: shower buildings, spigots and the dump station are closed. Water is available to fill at the office. Water will be shut off in the horse camp 11/2/26.

Sunrise Trail partial closure
A portion of the Sunrise Trail north and west of the former county gravel pit travels across private property and is closed until further notice. Visitors can access the Sunrise Trail from the campground area then turn around at the property line. Alternatively, visitors can travel from the parking area at Sunrise Landing to the property line, then return to the parking lot. Through traffic is prohibited. At this time, there is not an alternative route for a through trail.

Ranger station hours
The ranger station and nature store are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings through 10/24/2026. When it's closed, buy permits online.

Guest house closure
The guest house is closed through January 2027 for accessibility renovations and remodeling. Thank you for your support as we improve our facilities!

Snake River Campground is open until the end of November or until the first plowable snowfall.
Wild River State Park manages the Snake River Campground in the Chengwatana State Forest, an hour north of the park. The campground will close for the season on November 30th (or for the first snowfall).
Last updated October 22, 2026.

🚧 Trail closures — check details

HoursDaily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Entrance fee$7 / vehicle

CampingYes

RV hookupsPrimitive only

Cabins / lodgeYes

Book a campsite Directions Official Minnesota DNR page Park map Log a visit

Wild River State Park entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

Wild River State Park hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Wild River State Park

Eighteen miles of the St. Croix, with an easy day's paddle down to the park's southern access and an overlook where Nevers Dam stood. Camp semi-modern, group, equestrian, backpack or canoe-in, or book the guest house and light its fire.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🚻 Restrooms
🛖 Cabins
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Drive-in Sites
Pull-Through Sites
Electric Sites
Accessible Sites
Backpack Sites
Canoe-in Sites
Horse Camp
Group Camp

Lodging options

Camper Cabins · Reserve
Guest House · Reserve

Contact

Phone651-583-2125

Address39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN 55012

Upcoming events at Wild River State Park

Volunteer: Cut Buckthorn! (ages 14-adult)Nov 04, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Volunteer: Buckthorn Buddies! (ages 14-adult, register)Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Bat Walk (best for ages 6-adult)Nov 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Woodpecker Walk & Talk (best for ages 4 to adult)Nov 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Animal Tracking Activities (indoor, great for ages 3-adult)Nov 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Event details and registration are on the Minnesota DNR calendar.

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