St. Croix Wetland Management District was established in 1992 for the purpose of providing wetland and grassland habitat for breeding waterfowl. The district encompasses eight counties in west-central Wisconsin and is responsible for the management of 8700 acres of public lands on 44 separate tracts of the National Wil
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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- Contact 715-246-7784 · stcroix@fws.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for St. Croix Wetland Management District — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you fish at St. Croix Wetland Management District?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at St. Croix Wetland Management District. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at St. Croix Wetland Management District.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — St. Croix Wetland Management District is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Often restricted to protect wildlife — many refuges limit or prohibit pets. Check this refuge before you go.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Wildlife Refuge land.
Nearby sites
Aarongunnar / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Eau Galle Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
NPS photo/Gordon Dietzman National Park Service Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.