Access Site
MN
Kettle River, #2 State Water Access Site
Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Sandstone, MN
County: Pine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.16448879, -92.83429468
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III(IV)
Kettle - B) Banning State Park to Sandstone (2.8 or 4.3 miles)
9 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 400.00-4000.00 cfs
Kettle River below Sandstone, MN
Whitewater Runs on Kettle River
3 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III(IV)
Put-in at this location
B) Banning State Park to Sandstone (2.8 or 4.3 miles)
4.3 mi
9 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (15.7 mi to put-in)
C) Big Eddy to St. Croix R. (5 miles)
11.0 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (13.6 mi from take-out)
A) CR4 (near Kettle Lake) to CR52 (Moose Horn R.) (25 miles)
25.0 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Sandstone near Banning State Park, Kettle River #2 is a trailer access point offering convenient launch facilities for boaters and paddlers. The site includes picnic tables and access to several miles of hiking trails, making it a good option for a full day of recreation. Watercraft campsites are available within the park; contact the Parks and Trails District Office (218-460-7020) for reservations and details.
From this access, small motorboats and paddlers can travel downstream toward Big Spring Falls, which sits upstream of the old dam site. Upstream travel is also possible, though paddlers should be aware that the Kettle River contains submerged obstacles including rocks, logs, and sand bars that require careful navigation, particularly at varying water levels. The river features several rapids in this section, including Quarry Rapids (Class II), which may be unrunnable at low water due to sharp boulders. This is a good access point for day trips and overnight paddling adventures within the park system.
From this access, small motorboats and paddlers can travel downstream toward Big Spring Falls, which sits upstream of the old dam site. Upstream travel is also possible, though paddlers should be aware that the Kettle River contains submerged obstacles including rocks, logs, and sand bars that require careful navigation, particularly at varying water levels. The river features several rapids in this section, including Quarry Rapids (Class II), which may be unrunnable at low water due to sharp boulders. This is a good access point for day trips and overnight paddling adventures within the park system.
Amenities
restrooms