Wild Mountain Waterslides

Wild Mountain Waterslides sits on a hillside in the scenic St. Croix River valley, making it one of the most naturally beautiful water park settings you'll find in Minnesota. The park takes full advantage of its sloped terrain with gravity-fed slides that feel faster and more thrilling than your typical flat-ground setup.

The main attraction here is a collection of tube slides that wind down the hillside, giving you genuine speed and some serious airtime on the bumps. The views alone are worth the trip - you can see the St. Croix River and Wisconsin bluffs while you're waiting in line.

This is very much a classic, no-frills water park that focuses on what matters most: fun slides and a great location. Don't expect elaborate theming or high-tech attractions, but do expect solid tube slides that deliver genuine thrills. The park works best for families with kids who can handle intermediate slides - there are gentler options for younger kids, but the real draw here is those hillside runs.

The facility has that old-school summer vibe that's getting harder to find at newer mega-parks. Since it's built into natural terrain rather than constructed from scratch, everything feels more organic and less manufactured. Pack your own snacks if you want variety, and definitely bring water shoes since you'll be walking on natural surfaces between attractions.

The best strategy is arriving right when they open to beat any crowds and get the most runs in. Summer weekends can get busy with families from the Twin Cities making the scenic drive north, but weekdays are usually mellow. The combination of legitimate thrills and beautiful surroundings makes this a solid choice if you're looking for something different from the typical suburban water park experience.