Wisconsin whitewater, St. Croix River Polk county, Taylors Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     0.2 miles   The nature scenery of Polk County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Taylors Falls section of St. Croix River in Wisconsin is 0.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Wisconsin     you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. If you're coming from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Taylors   Falls section is just one of them. Briefly about the general area: If you're going to St. Croix River from Taylors Falls, you won't be the only one. William O'Brien State Park is both good and wonderful, and it's near St. Croix River; the slopes of Wild Mountain are so inviting nobody can resist. This river is a wonderful place to visit. You certainly ought to stop by Interstate State Park since you're here at St. Croix River. A visit to Saint Croix National Scenic River is recommended, and a delightful place to stop at nearby is Saint Croix Dalles. During the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 80's at St. St. Croix River, Taylors Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near St. Croix River.   Whitewater Near St. Croix River: St. Croix River, Polk County, 0 miles away       Class II-III - 0.2 miles long (Taylors Falls) St. Croix River, Chisago County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 1 miles long (Taylor's Falls) Apple River, St.Croix County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Somerset) Apple River, Polk County, 17 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Little Falls) St. Croix River, Burnett County, 25 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence) Kettle River, Pine County, 28 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (below Big Eddy to St. Croix River) Snake River, Pine County, 29 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River.)   Ski Areas Near St. Croix River: Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 1 miles away, 300 foot drop, 8 lifts, 25 runs Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 3 miles away, 260 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Afton Alps, Minnesota , 28 miles away, 350 foot drop, 18 lifts, 41 runs Welch Village, Minnesota , 41 miles away, 360 foot drop, 10 lifts, 60 runs Buck Hill, Minnesota , 55 miles away, 309 foot drop, 11 lifts, 13 runs Hyland, Minnesota , 56 miles away, 175 foot drop, 6 lifts, 14 runs Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 71 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs   Marinas Near St. Croix River: Wild River Marina, Saint Croix Falls , 1 miles away Milltown Dock & Marine Service Center, Milltown , 12 miles away Marine Landing, Marine On Saint Croix , 13 miles away Mort's Marina, Amery , 17 miles away Stillwater Marina, Stillwater , 20 miles away   Hotels Near St. Croix River: Holiday Inn Express ST. CROIX VALLEY, Saint Croix Falls , 3 miles away Luck Country Inn, Luck , 14 miles away Rodeway Inn Chisago City, Chisago City , 15 miles away AmericInn New Richmond, New Richmond , 16 miles away Water Street Inn, Stillwater , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near St. Croix River: Interstate State Park - North Camp Ground, Taylors Falls, 0 miles away Interstate State Park - North Camp Ground, Taylors Falls, 1 miles away Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls, 1 miles away   Trails Near St. Croix River: Sunrise Ferry Hiking Trail, Polk , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near St. Croix River: Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 1 miles away Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 36 miles away Interstate State Park, Minnesota , 1 miles away William O'Brien State Park, Minnesota , 12 miles away Wild River State Park, Minnesota , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near St. Croix River: St Croix Valley Golf Course, Saint Croix Falls , 3 miles away Krooked Kreek Golf Course, Osceola , 4 miles away Countryside Golf Course, Shafer , 7 miles away   Lakes Near St. Croix River Cedar Lake, St. Croix , 11 miles away Little Butternut Lake, Polk , 13 miles away South Lindstrom Lake, Chisago , 14 miles away