Old Logging Trail, near St. Croix State Park, Minnesota, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This campground offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it suitable for various camping styles.

The sites are surrounded by trees, providing a sense of privacy that many visitors appreciate. Clean and modern shower facilities are available, and campers have noted that the restrooms are well-stocked with essentials. As one reviewer mentioned, “The showers are very clean and up to date,” which is always a plus after a day of outdoor activities.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do here. The park boasts extensive hiking trails, a paved bike path, and access to the scenic St. Croix River for canoeing and kayaking. Many campers enjoyed exploring the area, with one stating, “There’s lots to do there!” Wildlife sightings, including deer and various birds, add to the natural charm of the campground.

While some sites can feel a bit close together, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Whether you're planning a family trip or a solo adventure, Old Logging Trail provides a great base for exploring the beauty of Minnesota's state parks.

Campground is open year-round  
**Arrive prepared.** Go to mndnr.gov/stcroix for visitor alerts and seasonal updates.

Old Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park

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Clean, fairly private sites. Easy to get in and out. Walk in sites available. Canoe outfitters in park during most of the summer. A great way to spend a weekend.

Great canoeing

This is Minnesota’s largest state park and has over 200 camp sites. But where we were, we were secluded from most people. Not from the mosquitos. You had to defend against them. But clean park. Would go back for sure.

Large yet private 

we spent a weekend at the park and had a. great time. Lots of trails for hiking.  Cool buildings from the CCC era as well as some signs talking about camp life. There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view. 
Campsites were nicely angeled for easy parking. Fire ring and table at each site. Nice modern bathrooms as well. 

A great MN state park

We had a terrible experience last year trying to camp here, BUT it’s not the campgrounds fault! 

Unfortunately we chose the peak of mosquitos season and camping next to slow moving water is a recipe for disaster. It was also a very hot weekend. We showed up and set up camp and within the first hour our dog was clearly stressed by all the bugs. He ended up hiding in the car and soon after his face swelled up and he got very sick. Within 3 hours of showing up we had to pack up and head home to get him safe and comfortable. Do not fret, our boy was okay and thankfully the family across from us (in an RV) has Benadryl for their dog they gave to us. We don’t travel or camp without proper bug spray and meds for our dog now so lessons were learned. 

Long story short we would love to come back when the bugs aren’t as bad! 

Do Not Camp In June

The site we had was isolated nicely and the ground was easy for a tent set up. There was some mosquitos, but the disappeared at night which was nice. The trail near by was nice, but driving into the park and finding a trail were better. The fire tower was also cool! 

Clean toilet and good ground

This was my first solo tent camping night in June 5, 2020. There were some horse flies when I parked but they didn't seem to hang out in the shade of my campsite. There was a very loud bird making calls until about 1am... Maybe a whip-poor-will. Otherwise a serene spot tucked back in the walk in site. 

Directions to the walk in sites were a bit unclear when driving in but I eventually made it there. 



First solo experience

This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops. (There is electricity here, but there are many more sites without.) 

  

The sites in the Old Logging Campground were close together but many had vegetation between them offering some privacy. Site 207 was especially tucked in but it's a tight spot, so probably best for a van or tent. 

  

The park itself has a lot to offer being right on the St. Croix River, plus there are hiking trails, a paved bike path, a fire tower you can climb, an old CCC camp area you can tour, and more. Also, canoe and kayak rentals are available. And this is all within the state park boundary since, at 34,000 acres, the park is the largest in the Minnesota state park system. 

  

Some of the loops have old bathhouses that desperately need to be replaced, but they are in the process of doing so, which means some loops have great new bathrooms and showers. (If you stay in the upper 200s, sites, you'll have one of these new bathrooms right away, but more are being built.) Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&amp;T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting-- don't think about using the web or social media or getting any work done while you're here. 

  

Overall, we enjoyed our weekend at this park and would come back for another getaway if we had the chance and it wasn't a workday.

Decent sites; plenty to do

It’s very very secluded from the near by town 

On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it’s pitch black 

Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit up but the showers are very clean and up to date 
And very clean they are fully stocked in hand soap &amp; toilet paper the have sinks for washing ur utensils and pans and ect 

Great escape from civilization 

St. Croix SP: was quite buggy due to a lot of recent rain. Highly recommend fogging your site or having a bug enclosure to help ward of the mosquitos. Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office. Cell service is fairly spotty here so come with podcasts or shows downloaded ahead of time!

Lots of mosquitos

The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground. I was initially worried because I didn't realize the site was right next to a vault toilet, but besides for the occasional flashlight at night, it felt secluded. It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!

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