William O'Brien State Park - St. Croix, Minnesota

William O’Brien State Park invites Minnesota travelers to enjoy a refreshing escape from big-city life only an hour away from the Bloomington-Twin Cities metro area. Located along the St. Croix River on land formerly belonging to lumber companies, William O’Brien State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities to nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights of William O’Brien State Park include canoeing on the St. Croix River, fishing for walleye and bass, and swimming at a Lake Alice beach. In addition, William O’Brien State Park is home to 12 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails sure to please beginners and experts alike. The 1,520-acre Minnesota State Park also offers excellent bird watching along a migratory flyway, colorful wildflowers and year-round naturalist programs.

Tent camping and RV campsites are available at William O’Brien State Park.

William O’Brien State Park Location
William O’Brien State Park is located northeast of the Bloomington-Twin Cities area, near the community of Marine on St. Croix.

William O’Brien State Park
16821 O'Brien Trail North
St. Croix, MN 55047
Phone: (651) 433-0500

Reservations are available over the phone from 8 am until 8 pm daily or online through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Call (866) 85PARKS / (866) 857-2757 or visit www.stayatmnparks.com

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