Osceola Landing

NPS sign in center of image with NPS arrowhead on the left and "St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Osceola Landing in white on the right." The sign is attached at the bottom to a stone mount and is surrounded by grass with trees and parking lot behind.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway welcome sign at Osceola Landing

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The landing underwent a rehabilitation project to improve safety, commercial operations, and the day use area. The project was started in late 2021 and completed in July 2023.

 
Brown sign in center with top half in white is an arrow pointing left, a motorboat icon, and "Motorboat Launch." On the bottom half in white is an arrow pointing up, a canoe icon, and "Canoe Kayak Launch Public Only." Sign has grass and trees around.
Wayfinding sign for motorboat launch and public canoe and kayak launch

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The National Park Service added a new launch for motorized boats, so that the launching and landing of motorized and nonmotorized watercraft can be separated. This will ease congestion and address safety issues among pedestrians and vehicles at the river access locations.

 
Picnic table and grill on tarmac in center with tarmac path in foreground, surrounded by grass and green trees and the river in the background
Accessible picnic table and grill on the river’s edge by the walking path.

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The project also

  • enhanced day use activities (fishing, picnicking, walking, etc.);

  • addressed shoreline erosion and hazardous trees;

 
Tall, slim sign in center with outline of landing and roads. Sign has a concrete path on the left, grass on the right, and trees in the background.
Wayfinding sign on new walking path.

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  • provided enhanced wayfinding;
 
Accessible parking space in foreground with brown picnic shelter and blue orientation sign in mid image with green trees and light blue sky in background
Accessible parking near informational sign and picnic shelter

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  • addressed congestion in parking areas

 
Grey concrete plaza in foreground with blue squiggly line and words "Namekagon River" etched into it. Rocks and cement blocks for sitting and informational signs in mid image wiht tan and brown concrete building in background and parking lot on right
New plaza area with exhibits and waiting area for shuttles and upgraded comfort station

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  • added interpretive media to provide a welcoming experience; and
  • upgraded facilities such as restrooms and utilities.

Last updated: April 26, 2024

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401 North Hamilton Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

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715 483-2274

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