Interstate State Park

This park was absolutely beautiful. We went on a weekend and there was quite a few people but not too bad. Views were amazing and the trails were not hard at all.

Interstate State Park has a good amount of hiking trails. So many have beautiful closure views of the St Croix. You can also find some historic buildings and a waterfall! The park also has picnic areas and a beach for swimming. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed (and are not allowed at the beach). There is a fee to get into the park - it varies for Wisconsin locals and out of staters ranging from about $10-$13 per car. Be sure to pack bug spray when visiting as both times I have visited there have been many mosquitos - even in a drought year - but don't let that deter you from the beautiful nature present in this park!

Great location for a worthwhile hike! The descriptive signs help explain the history of the area and should add to your appreciation of the geography... caution to hike the area when it is dry the Walter Mondale River Trail is a wee bit treacherous even on a sunny dry day cannot imagine what it is like when wet. The Railroad Trail is rewarding as well as the start from the south end requires some steep elevation climbs up man made stairs - this trail all levels out to an old railway bed for your final descent into Taylors Falls . Great scenery & workout!

What a beautiful area! A great day trip from the Twin Cities, or a pitstop on the way to/from the Hayward area or into Wisconsin. This is a very easily accessible park, with some cool things to see including:- GLACIAL POTHOLES. I didn't even know this was a thing?! Apparently it is, and you can learn all about it and see so many of them here. - TALL ROCKS. They are beautiful to look at, make for a stunning landscape, and it's popular to rock climb and boulder here!- RIVER VIEWS. Walk down to the water and get epic views of the St. Croix River! They have a river cruiser that departs from here, but you can enjoy the scenery right at the park, too.You can walk / hike as much or as little as you want here, making it a great pit stop on a road trip or a full day trip.

Such a cool state park- the potholes trail is what everyone comes for but the others are great too!The trails along the river are beautiful and relatively well marked. Pro tip: be sure to walk around at sunset- it's beautiful. Campsites are all relatively exposed but have good space and are flat Bugs were not bad for July!

Great park and very well kept. We actually came for the Ice Age Trail and learned about that and more. We also did a few of the easier trails and got some great pics on a great day as far as the weather. This was definitely worth the stop.

We really enjoyed camping on the Wisconsin side of the park, at the South Campground. All of the campsites have a bit of shade, a bit of sun. The sites are pretty small and most are immediately next to another site, but we were impressed with the lack of bugs in mid-June.The highlight of our trip was going rock climbing along the Summit Rock trail. There is a beautiful spot near the water that is marked by the appearance of a face at the summit. The area has dappled sun/shade all day long and was also remarkably bug-free. A lot of times how much fun you have camping depends more on the weather, bug situation, and the people you are with more than the actual campsite. But the easily accessible trails in the area do help make sure it will be a fun trip.

The review is for the Wisconsin side of the park. Visited Interstate at midday on a Friday with my family. Wow. I can not recommend a more fun park. The trails are filled with glacial holes (holes in the rock created from glaciers melting). It's a mix of a hike and a walk . But the fall colors were absolutely spectacular, it felt like walking through a colorful dream. Some of the trails have steep points and narrow passes so be careful. Especially since the leaves and pine needles are all falling, slipping is a real possibility and these rocks are not forgiving! But, that being said, there are many smaller trails and even a picnic area you can eat lunch at. There is a fee to enter the park but I travelled with my brother who has a pass to enter the park so I'm not sure what the prices are.

Perfect park not too far from the Twin Cities. Wonderful scenery and a great place to take the pups and family for a beautiful day sitting on a rock looking out at the water. The season pass is worth buying for many more return visits.

This is a cool park with nice hiking trails and views of the st croix river. The camp sites are nicely separated. Tent or smaller RVs have more options. The bathrooms could use some upgrades but the showers have been upgraded. Park staff do a good job with the resources the state gives it. A park I enjoy coming back to. There is an Ice age interpretive center and in St Crois Falls there is the Fed. St Croux Visitor Ctr.