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St. Croix River
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St. Croix River paddle planning
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Water levels
These St. Croix River routes use 3 gauge references depending on the stretch.
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Compare 11 scored routes across East Central Minnesota, Lower St. Croix, Northwest Wisconsin. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.
Difficulty
St. Croix River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
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St. Croix River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the St. Croix River?
Paddle Today tracks 11 St. Croix River routes across East Central Minnesota, Lower St. Croix, Northwest Wisconsin. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.
How should I check St. Croix River water levels?
Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 3 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.
Which St. Croix River route is best today?
Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.