Riverwood Canoe & Kayak is a family-run outfitter dedicated to sharing the gentle beauty of the St. Croix River. Their friendly “captains” handle every detail—quality boats, safety gear, easy shuttles—so you can simply glide throu...
Riverwood delivers a consistently excellent paddling experience on the St. Croix River, backed by friendly staff who genuinely care about your day on the water. Captain Derrick and Captain Joel get frequent shoutouts for their welcoming attitudes, and the whole crew handles everything smoothly, from easy bookings to hassle-free cancellations. The shuttle system works like clockwork: they drop you at Interstate Park, you paddle at your own pace down the scenic river, and buses are waiting at the Osceola landing to zip you back to your car. What stands out is the relaxed vibe and great value. The calm waters suit everyone from beginners to families with kids, and there's no pressure to rush since you can take as long as you want before the final pickup. Regular visitors keep coming back year after year, including large groups that appreciate the staff's flexibility. The combination of beautiful scenery, well-maintained kayaks and canoes, and a staff that makes you feel welcome creates an experience people rave about.
The experience takes almost all questions out of the equation. There is parking where the pick-up spot is. They shuttle you to interstate park and pick you up down river at the Osceola landing. The experience doesn't feel rushed because they allow you to be on the river as long as you would like, provided you make their last shuttle pickup time for the day. The pricing is very cheap for the experience you get. Have been several times over the course of the last few years.
Aidan McConnell
August 27, 2025
The experience takes almost all questions out of the equation. There is parking where the pick-up spot is. They shuttle you to interstate park and pick you up down river at the Osceola landing. The experience doesn't feel rushed because they allow you to be on the river as long as you would like, provided you make their last shuttle pickup time for the day. The pricing is very cheap for the experience you get. Have been several times over the course of the last few years.
Aidan McConnell
August 27, 2025