Minnesota whitewater - Kettle River, Pine County Pine county, Banning State Park to Sandstone section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     3 miles   The nature scenery of Pine County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch of Kettle River in Minnesota is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. The rivers for whitewater     rafting and kayaking here in Minnesota are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Hells Gate Rapids is an inspiring site to have a look at while you're here, and don't leave Kettle River without first paying a visit to Wolf Creek Falls. The amount of rain that falls at Kettle River is close to the national average; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February. During the long summer days at Kettle River temperatures   are mostly in the 80's while night lows are typically in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 10's, and nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Kettle River tend to be in the-10's. Kettle River, Banning State Park to Sandstone road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.17966 Longitude: -92.83263 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.10713 Longitude: -92.8631 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 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hinckley-Days Inn, Hinckley 9 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 Whirlpoo... Travelodge Hinckley, Hinckley 9 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 24 hour C... Budget Host Inn-Stes N. Branch, North Branch 32 miles away Welcome to the Budget Host Inn & Suites of North Branch. We are conveniently located on Interstate 35 north of the Twin Cities and surrounding us are many attractions you can enjoy. We are AAA, 2 diam...   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 , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (below Big Eddy to St. Croix River) Snake River, Pine County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River.) Kettle River, Carlton/Pine County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (CR4 to CR52) St. Croix River, Burnett County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence) Snake River, Aitkin/Kanabec County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Silver Star Road to Township Road) Lower Tamarack River, Pine County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Highway 25 to Highway 48/77)   Ski Areas Near Kettle River: Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 37 miles away, 300 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 41 miles away, 260 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 62 miles away, 350 vertical feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 72 miles away, 175 vertical feet Buck Hill, Minnesota , 74 miles away, 309 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 76 miles away, 350 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 78 miles away, 500 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 106 miles away, 350 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 108 miles away, 290 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kettle River: Hinckley-Days Inn, Hinckley , 9 miles away Travelodge Hinckley, Hinckley , 9 miles away Budget Host Inn-Stes N. Branch, North Branch , 32 miles away Best Western Northwoods Lodge, Siren , 37 miles away Lodge at Crooked Lake, Siren , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kettle River: St Croix Haven Campgrounds, Hinckley, 6 miles away Bremen Woods Resort and Campground, Willow River, 7 miles away Waldheim Resort, Finlayson, 10 miles away   Trails Near Kettle River: Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary State Trail, Pine County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Kettle River: Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 38 miles away Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 58 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kettle River: Sandstone Area Country Club, Sandstone , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Kettle River