Saint Croix State Park
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
21,404 acres49.3 mi of trail
Kettle River Rapids TrailBear Creek TrailUpper Bear Creek TrailMatthew Loury State Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Crosby Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Crosby Township
The biggest trail networks: Saint Croix State Park (49.3 mi). 50 miles of mapped trail cross Crosby Township, 1.2 per square mile of land. 5% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
1%
139 acres · of 43.5 sq mi of land
Trails
50 mi
1.2 per sq mi of land
Near a park
5%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
5.6 mi
5.6 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
2
1 beach · 5 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Saint Croix State Park, with 49.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
139 conserved acres
1% of Crosby Township’s land. Who manages Crosby Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service117 ac
State fish & wildlife22 ac
Wild and Scenic River · 117 acState Conservation Area · 22 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Wild and Scenic River | National Park Service | 117 | Open |
| Hay Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Pine) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 22 | Restricted |
Things to do
16 places to go in Crosby Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Crosby Township
Clayton Lake BeachIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsBoat launches in Crosby Township
Head of the RapidsIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsLittle Yellow BanksIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsPlus 3 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Crosby Township
Kettle River OverlookIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsPicnic areas in Crosby Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Crosby Township
Bear CreekIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsOld Logging Trail CampgroundIn Saint Croix State Park · St Croix State Park
DirectionsPaint Rock Springs CampgroundIn Saint Croix State Park · St Croix State Park
DirectionsRiverview CampgroundIn Saint Croix State Park · St Croix State Park
DirectionsSand CreekIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsSt Croix State Park CampgroundsFee · In Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsPlus 2 campgrounds without a name on the map.
Trails & water
11 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 4.7 miHorses · 28.6 miUnpaved · 17.7 mi
Kettle River Rapids Trail3.9 mi
Bear Creek Trail2.7 mi
Upper Bear Creek Trail2.0 mi
Matthew Loury State Trail1.9 mi
Settlers Trail1.3 mi
Lower Bear Creek Trail1.0 mi
River Bluff Trail0.5 mi
River's Edge Trail0.4 mi
Sundance Trail0.3 mi
Kettle River High Bank Trail0.2 mi
1 more trails
Bear Creek Camp Trail
0.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
5.6 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
5.6 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The walking year in Crosby Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 54 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 56 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Crosby Township →
Next door
Crosby Township and its neighbors
Crosby Township has the most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Crosby Township50 miWest Marshland49 miUnion43 miChengwatana Township37 miOgema Township21 miClover Township9.7 miMunch Township6.6 miArlone Township2.7 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Munch Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ogema Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Arlone Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Chengwatana Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clover Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Crosby Township
Where can I hike in Crosby Township?
The longest trail networks: Saint Croix State Park, 49.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Crosby Township’s trails?
Saint Croix State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Crosby Township?
5.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 5.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Crosby Township?
69,005 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Crosby Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 117 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Crosby Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →