Campers can explore 98 miles of the wide, comfortable, car-free, gravel Gandy Dancer Trail that starts in St. Croix and runs north. For a lighter excursion, try the 14-mile Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Tent campsites in the St. Croix Valley and nearby Interstate State Park make it easy to set up near Gandy Dancer and hike or bike to and from the campsite for a local adventure. Find the perfect home base to discover the St. Croix River Valley with a campsite near the tiny town of Taylors Falls. Just an hour’s drive from Minneapolis and on the border with Wisconsin, Taylors Falls delivers comfortable city access alongside the charm of small nature towns and the famed St. Croix Riverway. From stunning views at St. Croix Falls Overlook to a hike along Gandy Dancer Trail, campers can find treks and walks for all skill levels. Nearby campsites include RV sites with full hookups, cozy cabins, or tent campsites, all of which can be enjoyed year-round. You can also explore different options for camping near Taylors Falls on Hipcamp.