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   This stretch of Kettle River in Minnesota is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Minnesota are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're     all set. The Banning State Park to Sandstone stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Kettle River without first paying a visit to Hells Gate Rapids It's always tremendous to check out Wolf Creek Falls. Summertime highs at Kettle River frequently tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Kettle River are in the-10's. From a rainfall point of view Kettle River is a rather normal spot; during the month of June you get the most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture.   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. Americas Best Value Inn, Finlayson 2 miles away The Americas Best Value Inn is ideally located in the beautiful city of Finlayson, Minnesota. Finlayson is approximately one hundred miles north of Minneapolis-St Paul. Our hotel is a charming two sto... Days Inn Hinckley, Hinckley 9 miles away The Days Inn Hinkley is ideally located just off I-35 at exit 183 and is the 'Halfway Stop' between Twin Cities and Duluth. We are just one short mile from GRAND CASINO and offer a free 24 hour shutt... Americinn - Moose Lake, Mn, Moose Lake 14 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...   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, Minnesota , 72 miles away, 175 vertical feet Buck Hill, Minnesota , 74 miles away, 309 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 76 miles away, 360 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 78 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kettle River: Americas Best Value Inn, Finlayson , 2 miles away Days Inn Hinckley, Hinckley , 9 miles away Americinn - Moose Lake, Mn, Moose Lake , 14 miles away Budget Host Inn-Stes N. Branch, North Branch , 32 miles away Americinn - North Branch, Mn, North Branch , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kettle River: St Croix Haven Campgrounds, Hinckley, 6 miles away Kettle River Camping Park, Hinckley, 6 miles away Bremen Woods Resort and Campground, Willow River, 7 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