Parks
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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
Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] Rivers Kinnickinnic River water level information [exit DNR] St. Croix River water level information [exit DNR]
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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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History
Council Grounds was once city-owned and called Wildwood City Park. In 1938, the city of Merrill presented the original 278 acres west of the city to the state of Wisconsin and it was designated Council Grounds State Forest. Before its classification…