We stayed for 2 nights at this campground. Overall it's clean, operations were smooth. We stayed in…read morea tent site... these could use some improvement. One site next to us was all torn up by tire tracks and mud. The walk to the bathrooms and drinking water is a short hike. Not sure what's in the foam at the kid's foam party but it burned my kids eyes. We'll probably explore other options in the area before coming back here.

First off this is not a Resort. There is only 1 bathouse that has no air in it and they have one…read morepool. They grounds are not kept up which photos will show. Dog park is a very small enclosed area that has one tree limb in it and the grass and weeds have taken over which pictures will show. Mgmt on site are more worried about sending demanding emails and the regional manager could care less. If you want to stay where there is alot of police presence then this is your place. Several campers down was surrounded by cops with guns pulled, when asked mgmt why those individuals were still there they commented that happened before they took over but yet it's the same mgmt company Blue Water. They want the sites cleaned up but they have staff that their sites are some of the worse. Very unprofessional mgmt staff and rude. I've been here several years and it's never been this bad. I wish Jennifer Johnson was back she knew how to talk to people. Rv'rs beware!

Beautiful views any time of the year. A parking permit (yearly or day pass) is needed to park in…read morethe lot or you can try to find free street parking on the Main Street. There are plenty of easy hiking trails and some very cool views! The river walk is a nice walk with a picnic table available too. There are a few park benches available to rest and lots fun shops and cafes/restaurants to eat at on the main strip. Great place to take a day trip!

Oh, what a gorgeous park! Last Saturday, my friends and enjoyed a lovely hike walking the trails…read moreand enjoying the beautiful scenery. We saw rock formations and potholes, eagles, sparrows, unique pretty flowers, along the gorgeous St. Croix river. After the hike, we enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch on the benches surrounded in all the beauty. No, there is no water fall, but who cares...it's gorgeous and just an amazing place to visit.

Great views, easy hike, and lots of fun things to learn on the trails right in the heart of Taylors…read moreFalls. Currently the visitors center is closed for the season but the trails are still accessible. We did the glacial potholes trails which was full of rock climbers. Great views of the St Croix River. Probably spent 15-20 minutes at this trail. Then we did the Walter F Mondale trail till we decided to turn back. Lots of nature to see including hawks, robins, chipmunks, squirrels, etc. Lots of great photo ops too! Probably spent 30-45 minutes on this one. Also they have port a potty's at the parking lot which is helpful while the restrooms are closed for the season.

This is a great nature park. I've loved it every time we have come (beware it's extra busy when…read morethe leaves change color!). I visited this most recent time with a four year old who absolutely loved clambering and climbing around the unique rock formations. The park had some great views over the river which come fall are even better. I am awaiting the day we get to make use of the campgrounds!

Beautiful day and have the place to myself. Utterly…read morefantastic and lots of Hawks. No water in Lake Alice still.

Lovely state park! The trails were wide open and well maintained. The scenery this time of the year…read moreisn't the best but we still enjoyed exploring this park. We did the Hardwood Hills Loop, an easy trail about 4.2 miles and took us 1.5 hours. Plenty of parking. Great visitor center, heated bathrooms with flush toilets.

Great place to camp with your horse! One morning I was out pottying the dogs when a teary young…read morelady ran up asking if I'd seen her horse... He had gotten loose and was found a few hours later. The hiking trail we went on was wide and really sandy. Perfect for riding, but definitely a challenging hike. There is a paved path in the park too that goes through the woods. Not as scenic. The river is a ways from the campground. Not visible...

Great place to bike / nature playground was fun for little ones. Lots of good trails & campsites…read morewere nice

It was ok. A lot cheaper than a hotel. Everyone was very pleasant. The hosts were awesome. They…read moretaught us a lot about the park. I recommend booking a cabin here.

Cue the Deliverance music…read more Get out your harmonica. And, yep, squeal like a pig. Bottom line is our First Annual Smith Family Reunion was a blast. No thanks to the filthy conditions of the many cabins we had paid for in addition to the main lodge. Hair in showers, toilets overflowing with crap (as in feces, shit, poop...well you get the idea). Had it not been for my awesome sister who arrived early AND DID HER BEST TO POWER CLEAN SAID CABINS AND LODGE, we would have been unable to eat, sleep or even keep our eyes & nasal passages open. The staff was and still is unresponsive to our disdain and will certainly never see us again! It's a shame. A real, real shame because it's situated in a absolutely beautiful part of this fine state, loads of trees & a pristine view of Green Lake. "You sho have a purdy mouth." Ugh...

Willow River State Park was absolutely beautiful and ended up being one of our favorite stops. We…read morehiked the 0.4 mile trail down to the base of the falls, and while the climb back up was definitely steep and a workout, it was completely worth it. We were proud of ourselves for making it! The waterfall and scenery are gorgeous, and the whole park feels peaceful and well maintained. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and scenic views, this place is definitely worth visiting. We loved our time here and would absolutely come back again.

We wanted a spot that offered outdoor fun with a nearby city for lunch, and this park delivered!…read moreIt's huge.... offering hiking, camping, biking, swimming, and even skiing in the winter. There's always something to do no matter the season. Parking is $8, and on busy days you might wait a few minutes, but it's worth it. At the entrance, you'll get a helpful map (also available online) that shows all the trails and recreation options. We parked near the boat launch and took the 1.5-mile loop to the waterfall, a beautiful, family-friendly walk with no complaints from the kids! The waterfall itself is stunning. We kicked off our shoes, dipped our feet in the cool water, and climbed around the rocks above the falls. There are more challenging hikes if you're feeling adventurous, and it's only about 10 minutes to great Hudson riverfront dining afterward. We left smiling and saying, "That was so fun maybe we should get an annual pass!

If coming from the Twin Cities, take I35 north to Hwy 70 and follow 70 east into Wisconsin. As…read moresoon as you cross the St. Croix River into Wisconsin, go about a mile and take a left, heading north, on Soderbeck Road. In a bit less than a mile, you'll reach a 4-way intersection. This is Benson. Take a left on Benson, heading west. At the next intersection, a T, take a right onto Tennessee Road and follow the curving road north and west as it curves down to the river. In about a mile, the road terminates in a gravel parking lot. Walk-in campsites are free, first come, first served and dispersed willy nilly at the top of a hill, reached by climbing stairs. Fire rings, tents sites and a solitary pit toilet are the only amenities. There is no potable water here, no checking in, no hosts, and no answering to The Man. The campground is perched atop a 30 ft limestone cliff. The edge is marked by a sign, but do be careful. The campground has tall pines as well as deciduous trees that turn pretty colors in Fall. Avoid coming on weekends in the summer. Free camping brings party people as well as extra ranger presence. This can be a very nice, quiet place to camp, if you know when to go. Also, avoid coming when I'm there. I really like my space, man. So...just don't harsh my mellow okay? The most desolate time I've been here was in February, 2002. It was the coldest night of the year and we couldn't get a fire going. A blizzard started coming down and after I could no longer feel my feet, I decided to bail. I remember that my Volvo 240 barely made it back up that hill. I gunned it and hoped for the best. I made it, and ended up driving home on a completed deserted I35 going about 15 mph all the way back to St. Paul in a complete whiteout at 2:00 a.m. Another time I organized a writer's retreat and about ten of us came out and had a good time. A really good time. A really, really good time. Not much writing was done, but I nearly lost a limb to a crazed, machete-wielding doctor. Listen doc, all I ask is that if you take my arm off, you put it back the way you found it. You can do that because you're a doctor right? And doctors can fix anything, right? Right? I can personally vouch that the walls of the pit toilet are reinforced to withstand even the most vigorous assault from machete-wielding maniacs who have forgotten their Hippocratic oaths. Once said maniacs have expended their energy, star gazing is another fine activity that also happens to be quite safe, requiring no weapons or alcohol of any kind. Okay, full disclosure: I DID make some provocative, button-pushing statements toward the good doctor, but it was all in good fun, and I thought that she was simply looking for instruction on the safe operation and handling of the machete. God, we did do some appalling things that weekend, like eat raw haggis out of a can atop steaks. Yikes. Oh to be young! Well, I guess we weren't exactly spring chickens then either... But I digress... Sandrock Cliffs is considered part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and as such it is managed by the National Park Service, and patrolled by federal rangers, so naughty behavior here can get you in some gnarly shit, man. And let me tell you, you think nobody is around for miles, and BAM! There's a friggin' ranger standing in your camp with her hands on her hips like a disapproving, silent green ninja. I mean, where the hell did she come from anyway, man? I never heard an engine. Maybe she canoed in and scaled the cliff with a rope and a grappling hook. Instead of throwing stars, she'll cut you down with throwing clam shells, and then write you a ticket on the back of a leaf...that's IF you're lucky. You can get more detailed maps about this and other awesome hidey spots and out of the way places to hike and canoe by making a stop at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Marshland Visitor Center on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River off of highway 70, just before crossing the river. Munchie runs can be made by going to Grantsburg, about a 15 minute drive from the campground, depending on how crazy you drive. Grantsburg has a hospital too. I know, because I cut my knee open on a clam in the Clam River, and a doc there sewed me up real nice. Not the machete doctor. A different one. A small trail leads down to the St. Croix river to a canoe launch site. When the river is low, you can cross to a heavily wooded island, dense with prickle bushes and mosquitoes. A flat loop trail parallels the edge of the river, beginning at the far southern edge of the campground and proceeding about a mile or two total, including turn-around.

First time here. Wanted to spend about an hour walking the trails. Beautiful no matter which way…read moreyou looked. REALLY appreciated the posted maps at junction points, but we still got a little misplaced. We were out about 75 minutes and did not see the entire park-maybe half? Definitely coming back when I'm in the area. Highly, highly recommend. Many changes in elevation so be prepared for that.So sad I don't have a good picture to post.

This is Lindstrom's Wilderness & Swedish Heritage Park-all 125 acres! Right now it is…read moreunderdeveloped but has unpaved hiking trails, benches, off-street parking lots and a 1853 historic homestead, but they are making improvements. On our hike we saw 2 new wooden bridges built, as well as 3 rustic camping sites ($15/night) as well as helpful posted maps (see photo) to navigate around the park. The Chicago Lakes Water Trail goes through the park. There is over 10,000 feet of shoreline on 3 lakes in this park. Come out and check it out!

The bar is Awesome. Dawn and barb are so fun you will never forget her laugh always free beer…read moretomorrow . Nice boat landing pizza and fillers for your drunk fantasy shot specials and karokee Wow please come see barb