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    Pets

    Pets are welcome at the park. A pet picnic area is located at the valley picnic lot near the sledding hill and pets may use the water outside of the designated swimming area. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet and under control at all…

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    Water Recreation

    Swimming There is a sandy swimming area on the St. Croix River. This area is marked by buoys. There is no lifeguard on duty. Boating, canoeing and kayaking The park includes a beautiful sand delta alive with boats and people enjoying the St.…

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    Picnic Areas

    Tables and grills are available at a variety of locations throughout the park. The largest picnic area is at the St. Croix overlook. Another popular picnic area is near the swimming area. Large areas of open sand on the Kinnickinnic delta and in…

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    Hiking and Bicycling

    Kinnickinnic State Park offers about 9.2 miles of hiking trails winding through hills, woods and prairies. Off-road bicycling is allowed on the Red Trail only.  Blue trail (0.7 miles) This wooded trail connects the east half of the park with…

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    History

    Shortly after the establishment of the first Wisconsin state parks in the early 20th century, the land around the mouth of the Kinnickinnic River was identified as a potential park. Yet, for various reasons, many decades passed without the area…

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    Nature

    Wildlife watchers in Kinnickinnic State Park can observe a wide variety of birds and animals in their natural environments. The gorge and delta are designated as a state natural area. The valley of the Kinnickinnic River, a coldwater trout…

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    Recreation

    Kinnickinnic State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. Click the links below to learn about some of the popular activities at this park. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Boats, canoes and kayaks Camping - Boat mooring Boat camping…

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    Conditions

    Property Notice: The mountain bike trails at Kinnickinnic State Park are temporarily closed until May 1, 2024. Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] Rivers Kinnickinnic River water level information [exit DNR] St. Croix River water level…

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    Maps

    Trail Maps Kinnickinnic State Park Property Map [PDF] Kinnickinnic State Park Mountain Bike Trails Map [PDF] Hunting Map Hunting and trapping map [PDF]

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    Kinnickinnic State Park

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