Minnesota whitewater - Kettle River, Carlton/Pine County Carlton/Pine county, CR4 to CR52 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     25 miles   Kettle River Paddle Festival, white water and flat water canoe and kayak expo, demo boats, paddling clinics more information at http:www.kettleriverpaddlefest.com Says Tony Vavricka This stretch of Kettle River in Carlton/Pine County is 25 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Minnesota and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book     a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. The CR4 to CR52 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Briefly about the general area: All through the long summer days at Kettle River temperatures are regularly in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Kettle   River are in the-10's. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Kettle River; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain while February is generally the driest month. Kettle River, CR4 to CR52 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 25 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.5923 Longitude: -92.82241 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.3609 Longitude: -92.8424 Paddler input for Kettle River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kettle River, Minnesota Local climate location: WRIGHT 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Moose Lake, Mn, Moose Lake 6 miles away 'Welcome To The End Of The Day' is at the top of our list to assure guest satisfaction. Whether you are on the road for business or pleasure stop in and relax in the lobby by the fireplace featuring a... Hinckley-Days Inn, Hinckley 23 miles away * FREE WI-FI High Speed Internet * FREE Daybreak Deluxe Breakfast. * Includes...Fresh Waffles, Pastries, Cereal,Fruit etc. * Ideally located just off I-35 at exit 183. * Indoor Heated Pool and W... Travelodge Hinckley, Hinckley 23 miles away * FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST * FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET * Located just off I-35 at exit 183 * Adjacent to Cassidy's Restaurant * Rooms available with microwave/fridge and or jacuzzi * 2...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Kettle River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kettle River, Minnesota. Find a whitewater outfitter in Minnesota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Kettle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kettle River.   Whitewater Near Kettle River: Kettle River, Pine County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Banning State Park to Sandstone) Kettle River, Pine County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (below Big Eddy to St. Croix River) Cloquet River, St. Louis County , 30 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (US Route 53 to US Route 2)   Ski Areas Near Kettle River: Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 52 miles away, 300 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 56 miles away, 260 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 77 miles away, 350 vertical feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 86 miles away, 175 vertical feet Buck Hill, Minnesota , 89 miles away, 309 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 91 miles away, 350 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 110 miles away, 350 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 115 miles away, 290 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kettle River: Americinn - Moose Lake, Mn, Moose Lake , 6 miles away Hinckley-Days Inn, Hinckley , 23 miles away Travelodge Hinckley, Hinckley , 23 miles away Americinn - Carlton, Mn, Carlton , 27 miles away Americinn - Cloquet, Mn, Cloquet , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kettle River: Timberline Campground, Sturgeon Lake, 4 miles away Edelweiss Campground, Sturgeon Lake, 5 miles away Red Fox RV Park and Campground, Moose Lake, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Kettle River: Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 53 miles away