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Interstate State Park
Wisconsin’s oldest state park with 85
campsites, showers, a nature center, a
swimming area, a boat launch, and
awesome views of the St. Croix River
gorge. Three state natural areas are
contained within the park’s 1,400 acres
protecting unique glacial features and
plant communities. Habitat types
include
upland and
lowland
forest, and
bedrock
glade. The
park contains
numerous
wetland
areas and
encircles Lake O’ the Dalles. A Bald
Eagle nest and Great Blue Heron rookery
are within the park boundaries.
Directions: From St. Croix Falls travel
south one-half mile on Hwy. 35 to the
park entrance on the west side of the
road. There are several paved parking
areas within the park.
Gazetteer: Page 70, A-3.
Activities: Camping, swimming, biking,
fishing and hiking.
Phone: 715/483-3747
(Wisconsin DNR).
Web site: Interstate State Park
Admission: A daily or annual
state park vehicle sticker is
required.
Hours: The park is open daily
6am-11pm year-round. The
neighboring Ice Age Interpretive
Center is open daily 8:30am-4:30pm year-round, (the park is
the western terminus of the Ice
Age National Scenic Trail).
Accessibility: The park offers
accessible campsites, restrooms,
shelter and picnic areas, and an
accessible fishing pier. The Ice Age
Interpretive Center is accessible, as
are two of the park’s nine miles of
hiking trails.
Nearest food & lodging: St.
Croix Falls, one mile north; or in
Dresser, one mile south. |
