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    Camping

    Campgrounds St. Croix Family Campground Located 0.25 miles east of the beautiful St. Croix River, on State Highway 70, this facility offers 30 rustic campsites, some with electrical hook-up. Enhance your stay by taking a stroll on the St.…

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    History

    Established in 1970 as the St. Croix River State Forest, the forest was re-designated the Governor Knowles State Forest in 1981 to recognize former Gov. Warren P. Knowles for his administration's progress in conservation. Warren P. Knowles was…

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    Recreation

    Biking Biking Camping Camping Canoeing, kayaking and boating Canoeing, kayaking and boating Hiking Hiking Horseback riding Horseback riding

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    Management and Business

    Annual Property Implementation Plans Implementation plans are posted every year in March and contain:

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    Conditions

    Weather Weather forecast River St. Croix River Conditions

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    Maps

    Campground maps Area map Campgrounds Trade River Horse Campground Hiking and skiing trails North trails map

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    Basic Information

    State Forests_Topic Contact_Gov Knowles

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    Swimming

    There are three designated swimming beaches with vault toilets on the state forest. Swimmers should exercise caution, as lifeguards are not on duty. The beach at Connors Lake picnic area includes a sandy beach with drinking water available. At the…

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    Biking

    In the summer, the 14-mile Flambeau Hills Ski trail is open to biking. Since this trail is used for skiing in winter months, it is suitable for mountain biking but wide enough that bikers and hikers can comfortably use the same trail. Trailhead…

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    Picnic Areas and Shelters

    There are picnic facilities at Connors Lake along Highway W. This picnic area has drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, grills and playground equipment. The picnic tables, vault toilets and water fountain are ADA accessible. A day use…

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