Friends of Wild River State Park

Click to view our Membership Flyer

Upcoming Friends Events

St. Croix River Clean up

2nd Saturday in July

Our tent and activities at the
Almelund Apple Festival

3rd Sunday in September

Wild River 5K Run/Walk

2nd Saturday in October
Registration opens in July
Race route may change due to trail conditions.

Candlelight Night 2nd Saturday in February

Pancake Breakfast & Annual Mtg.

Saturday March 14, 2026
At Immanuel Lutheran Church, 37515 Park Trail, Almelund, MN.
Please remember to renew your membership in March either online here or by US Mail.

EarthFest May 2, 2026

2026 Theme: Conserving forests for Minnesota's bats.

Friends of Wild River News and Information

3 Grant Funds available:

Master Naturalist
Stan Nelson Project
Transportation

Amphitheater Fundraiser

Thank you for your support! We have surpassed our goal of $40,000 for the amphitheater. Now we wait for the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division to move forward on this much needed improvement to Wild River State Park.

How to join our Friends Group

Friends Newsletters -- since 2008!

Friends Board Members -- volunteers

Our Favorite Links

Current Bylaws of the Friends

Wild River State Park Programs and Information

Current Naturalist Programs and Activities on DNR web page

Free vehicle permit form for disabled veterans & military on leave

Located along the St. Croix River in eastern Chisago County, Minnesota

Interesting and helpful DNR websites

Spring/Summer/Fall: River Levels in Minnesota
Fall: Leaves Changing Color -- Map & Info
Winter: Snow Depth and Trail Conditions

Nature Play Area

Come visit the new Nature Play Area, located across form Campground Loop D. Using all natural elements sourced in the park, volunteers have created a place for imaginative play, with stumps for jumping or sitting for story time and sticks for construction of lean-tos and shelters.

Yearlong Activities

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Candlelight Night (photo by Sierra Stukenholtz)

Annual Meeting/Pancake Breakfast (photo by Bill Johnson)

Nature Play Area (photo by Sierra Stukenholtz)

Little Free Library (photo by Jan Kozlovsky)

Visitor Alerts for the Park

----- The "Key 3" when visiting Wild River -----
1) Plan Ahead: buy your vehicle permit in advance.
2) Arrive Prepared: buildings may not be open; dress appropriately.
3) Follow the Rules: follow all Covid-related guidelines.

For much more information, go to the Wild River State Park home page where there is a 'Visitor Alert' section that is updated often.
Also, click here to check seasonal updates for the park.