Lake trip · St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Where to stay at Lake St. Croix
Lake St. Croix covers 7,696 acres in St. Croix County and carries a water-quality grade of B (Good). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Lake St. Croix
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake St. Croix in St. Croix County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
Top-rated places to stay near Lake St. Croix
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Before you book: the water
Lake St. Croix grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 5.6 ft of visibility.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Check the National Weather Service forecast for Lake St. Croix →
About Lake St. Croix
Fish: Musky, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon, Catfish.
Camping & RV near Lake St. Croix
Base your trip at a nearby state park for tent and RV camping and trails, with Lake St. Croix a short drive away — or search all public campgrounds and RV sites in the area on Recreation.gov.
- Kinnickinnic State Park · State Park5 mi
- Willow River State Park · State Park9.3 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lake St. Croix in St. Croix County, Wisconsin are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Kinnickinnic State Park is about 5 miles away for campground options.
Lake St. Croix has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of B (Good). Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Lake St. Croix: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.