William O'Brien

A great "get away" park only one hour from the Twin Cities, William O'Brien provides a beautiful setting for quality recreation along the banks of the St. Croix River. Hiking trails offer quiet exploration of the park's rolling, wooded hills. For anglers, the channels of the St. Croix have northerns, walleye, bass and trout. Ideal for canoeing, the river is also a migratory pathway that offers visitors an exciting diversity of sights and sounds. In the winter, snowshoeing, skiing and camping attract enthusiasts.

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Park Notes New Year-Round Camper Cabins Now Open! Construction is complete on 2 new heated camper cabins! > Make a reservation now Firewood restrictions information: Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site. More information Vendor List

Camping/Fishing  Canoeing on the St. Croix  Cross-country Skiing  Naturalist Programs  Bird Watching  Oak Savanna Restoration

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Hours

Park is open 8:00 am - 10:00pm daily. Office hours are from 8:30am - 3:30pm daily. Hours may vary, so if you are making a special trip to the office, please call first to be sure.

Contact

16821 O'Brien Trail North Marine-on-St. Croix, MN 55047.

tel: (651) 433-0500

Getting There

The park is located 12 miles north of Stillwater on State Highway 95, near the town of Marine-on-St. Croix.