St. Croix River, Head of Rapids Public Water Access Site
St. Croix River, Head of Rapids Public Water Access Site
Head of Rapids is a carry-in public water access site on the St. Croix River in Pine County, Minnesota, located near river mile 99. 4 on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
This access point is ideal for paddlers launching canoes or kayaks into the upper St. Croix River section, with a carry-in design suitable for smaller watercraft. The site provides access to scenic paddling waters and is part of the extensive St.
Croix River recreation corridor managed by the National Park Service.
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