St. Croix State Park, MN Canoe and Kayak Day Trips

**Our location in the State Park is now closed for the 2024 fall season. Canoe and kayak trips can be booked by appointment at our Danbury location, located 15 minutes east of the Park.

Whether you’re a hard-core paddler looking to put on some serious miles, or just a floater looking to put in some serious relaxing, we have the trip for you.

Trips range in length from one to four hours through the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Float times are approximate.

State Park Hours:

Saturdays:

-2 hour Sand Creek Landing Trip: Walk-ins are welcome anytime between 10:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, or leave a message with reservation details.

-4 hour Thayers Landing Trip: Sign up (walk-in) at 9:30 a.m., or leave a message with reservation details. The Thayers shuttle leaves at 10:00 a.m. each Saturday.

Sundays:
Trips are available on Sundays, but require an appointment in advance. Please call and leave a message with reservation details.

Weekdays & Customized Trips:
Weekday hours vary. Please call the Danbury office at 715-656-7881 if interested in a weekday trip or a customized trip.

Canoes & Kayaks to Go:
$40 per day (no transportation provided).

Shuttle Service Only:
Shuttle service using your own equipment will be provided at $10.00 less than the corresponding price for the rental and shuttle of our equipment on the identical trip.

Due to State Park regulations tubing is not allowed within the Park.
Tubing is available at our Danbury location just 15 minutes east of the park, with our next tubing season beginning in spring 2025. More information is available under the 'Tubing' tab at the top of the website.

Pardun's Canoe and Kayak Rental, Danbury, WI, St. Croix State Park, MN, Burnett County, Northwest Wisconsin
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Thayer’s Landing (48 Bridge) to Main Park Landing
4 hours

1 Boat: $70 Canoe or Kayak
2 or more Boats: $65 Canoe, $55 Kayak

Main Park Landing to Sand Creek
2 hours

1 Boat: $60 Canoe or Kayak
2 or more Boats: $55 Canoe, $45 Kayak

Little Yellow Banks to Main Park Landing
1 hour

1 Boat: $70 Canoe or Kayak
2 or more Boats: $65 Canoe, $55 Kayak

To start your adventure,
call today!
(320) 384-0508
Pardun's Canoe and Kayak Rental, Danbury, WI, St. Croix State Park, MN, Burnett County, Northwest Wisconsin
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St. Croix State Park Canoe and Kayak Camping Trips

Camping trips include two days and one night.

All trips may be extended at the rate of $40.00 per additional day and night.

Riverside Landing to Main Park Landing
10 hours

1 Boat: $125
2 or more Boats: $120.00 canoe; $100 kayak

CCC Landing to Main Park Landing
12 hours

1 Boat: $135
2 or more Boats: $130.00 canoe; $110 kayak

Namekagon Trail Bridge to Main Park Landing
13 hours

1 Boat: $135
2 or more Boats: $130.00 canoe; $110 kayak

McDowell Bridge to Main Park Landing
15 hours

1 Boat: $135
2 or more Boats: $130.00 canoe; $110 kayak

Fritz Landing to Main Park Landing
16 hours

1 Boat: $135
2 or more Boats: $130.00 canoe; $110 kayak

Howell Landing to Main Park Landing
18 hours

1 Boat: $140
2 or more Boats: $135.00 canoe; $115 kayak

Whispering Pines to Main Park Landing
16 hours

1 Boat: $145
2 or more Boats: $140.00 canoe; $120 kayak

Co. K Landing to Main Park Landing
22 hours

1 Boat: $150
2 or more Boats: $145.00 canoe; $125 kayak

Cost Breakdown

   The rates listed above for combined rental/shuttle trips include a discounted equipment rental and in-park handling fee of $30/day/canoe or $20/day/kayak; plus an out-of-park transportation fee. The out-of-park transportation fee entitles user to transportation from our office to the river (at the designated starting point) and from the river (at the designated ending point) back to our office. Out-of-park transportation rates vary, and are determined by the number of boats moved, and the landings which are being utilized. Additional fees may be assessed if the agreed upon landings and pick-up times are changed.
   The rates listed above for shuttle of privately owned equipment include an in-park handling fee of $10/canoe, $5/kayak, or $2/tube; plus  an out-of-park transportation fee. The out-of-park transportation fee entitles user to transportation from our office to the river (at the designated starting point) and from the river (at the designated ending point) back to our office. Out-of-park transportation rates vary, and are determined by the number of boats moved, and the landings which are being utilized.