Snapshot virtual tour
Welcome to the Wild River State Park virtual tour! On this journey you'll take a peek inside the exhibit room and the ranger station, check out the scenic overlooks at the Nevers Dam and the picnic shelter, admire the river shoreline at Sunrise Landing and the boat landing, and preview the amphitheater where most of our weekend interpretive programs are held. Enjoy your virtual tour, and come visit the park in person sometime soon!
Ranger station
Purchase annual and day permits and shop at the nature store during business hours. When the building is closed, please purchase permits online. Park maps and information are always available outside the ranger station.
Ranger station interior
This photo shows the inside of the ranger station, where you can purchase supplies, books, souvenirs and more.
Visitor center lobby
The lobby is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. All new exhibits were created in 2023 and tell stories of park plants and animals and their relationships. There are some displays in this room, so even when the exhibit room is closed, the visitor center is still worth checking out!
Visitor center exhibit room
Explore displays about the park every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff and volunteers are often available to answer questions about trails, plants and animals in this air conditioned room.
Visitor center deck
There is a beautiful view of the Saint Croix River Valley from the back deck of the visitor center. Many people enjoy stopping here for a look and a little lunch at one of the picnic tables. It is a great spot for everyone, and is a nice way for those who may not have the time or ability to walk very far to see part of the park. A few of the 2023 displays are located on the deck.
Picnic area and picnic shelter
The picnic area provides tables, fire rings with grill grates, a stand-up grill, and seasonal restrooms. The picnic shelter is a partially enclosed building with a fireplace, tables and indoor restrooms. It is seasonally available to rent. The deck offers a peaceful view of the woods and river valley.
Picnic shelter fireplace
A large fireplace is available inside the picnic shelter.
Nevers Dam Overlook
The Nevers Dam Overlook is located less than half a mile down a trail from the picnic area. It offers a great view of the river at the site of historic Nevers Dam, which was removed in 1954. Interpretive displays tell the story of the dam.
Camper cabin
This is one of the six camper cabins available year-round at Wild River State Park.
Happy campers
The campground offers 94 drive-up sites (34 electric) and two seasonal shower/restroom buildings. Other types of camping available include a semi-modern horse camp, a primitive group camp and primitive backpack sites.
Amphitheater
The amphitheater is located next to the campground, and is used primarily to host interpretive programs on the weekends.
Sunrise Landing
Sunrise Landing is located at the northern entrance to the park. There is a boat launch there, as well as a trailhead and a small picnic area.
Trail center
The trail center is open year-round from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is available for rental from April 15 through November 15. It offers restrooms, two rooms with tables and chairs, and a kitchen. There are two woodstoves inside the trail center. It’s heated in the winter, but does not have air conditioning.
Boat landing
The boat landing is located in the southern half of the park. There are canoe rentals from May until late October. This is a great spot for viewing trumpeter swans in the winter and bald eagles year-round, and you'll find several nice trails leading out of this area.
