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St. Croix Islands State Wildlife Area, Somerset, WI

ST. CROIX ISLANDS WILDLIFE AREA

The St. Croix Islands Wildlife Area is a 1,082-acre property located in northwestern St. Croix County. This unique property includes numerous islands and wetland habitats of the St. Croix River, and the property contains the confluence of the Apple and St. Croix rivers. The Apple River Canyon State Natural Area and the St. Croix River State Natural Area are also located within the property.

The majority of the property is wooded bluff land along the St. Croix River, an area that has been designated as a National Scenic Riverway.

The property is located about 4.5 miles northwest of Somerset. Follow County Road I north of Somerset for 2 miles. The property can be accessed off of 192nd Avenue or 208th Avenue Access to the St. Croix River is available through carry-in boat access off of Rice Lake Road.

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