St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park offers a dedicated boat launch on the scenic St. Croix River in Hastings, Minnesota. The launch is suited for boats 19 feet or shorter. The park features excellent amenities for paddlers and boaters, including a modern 73-site campground (with both RV and tent-only options), picnic areas, hiking trails, and a dock facility. The park is handicapped accessible and straddles nearly three-quarters of a mile of river frontage along this wild and scenic stretch of water.

As a regional park facility, St. Croix Bluffs requires a Washington County park pass. The launch operates during standard daytime hours, making it convenient for day trips or launching before an overnight camping stay. The park's location on the Upper Mississippi River Valley between St. Paul and Hastings provides easy access to broader paddling opportunities, and the presence of nearby Mississippi River Pool 2 offers additional exploration options for kayakers and canoeists seeking longer journeys.