Sitting along the Minnesota bank of the St. Croix River, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park draws a steady mix of families, paddlers, and RV travelers who appreciate a well-maintained county facility with direct water access. Day visitors share the grounds during warmer months, but once they clear out in the evenings, the campground settles into a quieter rhythm. The park's history as a corporate retreat shows in its layout: open, lightly tree-covered grassland with generous spacing between sites.
Washington County manages the campground year-round, and reviewers consistently note that maintenance is a priority. Restrooms and shower facilities are described as clean and well-kept, and the sites themselves are level and spacious. Shari M. sums up the layout as "spacious, trees but open," which captures how the campground feels: not heavily wooded, but not exposed either. Sites in one loop accommodate larger rigs with 50-amp service and water hookups, while most other loops run 20 or 30-amp electric. A handful of non-electric tent-only sites round out the options. Sites 1, 2, 4, and 6 have extra open space behind the tent pads, which works well for families with kids. Leveling can be a challenge for rigs without jacks, so come prepared.
The park includes a boat launch for St. Croix River access, a sandy swimming beach, volleyball courts, a playground, and several hiking trails. Group sites at Birch Hollow and a larger adjacent area include covered picnic shelters with electricity, grills, and sand volleyball. One off-trail waterfall has been mentioned by visitors, though it does not appear on official park maps. Nearby, Afton State Park Campground provides another option for campers exploring this stretch of the river corridor.
Two rules catch first-time visitors off guard. No alcohol and no pets are permitted anywhere in the park. This is strictly enforced and worth factoring into trip planning before arrival. Reservations are available online, though double-checking the address is worthwhile since Washington County's Lake Elmo Park Reserve uses a similar booking interface and at least one camper has ended up at the wrong facility. Fees run around $24 per night. The park's location makes it a practical weekend stop for those coming from the Twin Cities or from west-central Wisconsin.
St. Croix Bluffs works best for families with children, RV campers who want full hookups near moving water, and groups looking for a structured site with shelter and amenities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSt. Croix Bluffs Regional Park is located in Minnesota near Denmark
Public CampgroundDirections
From Hwy 95 & CR 76: Go 3 mi E on CR 76, then 1 mi S on CR 21.
Address
10191 St. Croix Trail S
Hastings, MN 55033
Coordinates
44.80200035 N
92.79800036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/12/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 31 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 9 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 17 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 32 min from Mankato, MN
