Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Located where the St. Croix and Kinnickinnic rivers meet, Kinnickinnic State Park offers experiences in two types of worlds. Enjoy the quiet and solitude of the Kinnickinnic River Valley and the many popular water-based recreational pursuits on the St. Croix River. A large sandy delta is found at the junction of the rivers. Visitors can also explore 10 miles of hiking trails.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Kinnickinnic State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September, fall color in October, swimming in July–August and boating & paddling in June–September.
What can you do at Kinnickinnic State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, mountain & fat biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, swimming, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Kinnickinnic State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Kinnickinnic State Park needs a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker, daily or annual (from $13 a day with Wisconsin plates). Our Pass page has every price and which one to buy.
Can you camp at Kinnickinnic State Park in winter?
Camping here is seasonal, generally May–October. The DNR's pages for this property don't list winter camping.
What state parks and trails are near Kinnickinnic State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Willow River State Park (12 mi), Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (34 mi) and Interstate State Park (39 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Boating & paddling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain & fat biking
- Picnics & shelters
- Sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: W11983 820th Ave. River Falls, WI 54022
- Phone: 715-425-1129
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Willow River State Park (12 mi)
- Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (34 mi)
- Interstate State Park (39 mi)
- Red Cedar State Trail (39 mi)
- Cattail State Trail (45 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.