Access Site
MN
Kettle River, #7 State Water Access Site
Kettle River • Saint Croix River
Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Crosby Township, MN
County: Pine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.90423760, -92.73124168
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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
I-II
This location is on this run
C) Big Eddy to St. Croix R. (5 miles)
11.0 mi
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (18.0 mi from take-out)
B) Banning State Park to Sandstone (2.8 or 4.3 miles)
4.3 mi
9 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (32.4 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 Crosby Township, Pine County, the Kettle River #7 access provides a launch point on the Kettle River, a popular paddling destination in east-central Minnesota. This site offers boat ramp access suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats. The Kettle River in this area features a mix of moving current and occasional rapids, making it appealing for paddlers of varying skill levels.
Before launching, be aware that the Kettle River contains hazards including sandbars, submerged rocks, and logs that require careful navigation, particularly at lower water levels. Paddlers heading downstream may encounter Quarry Rapids (Class II), which requires portaging on the right at approximately 100 yards, and should be aware that this drop may not be runnable during low water conditions. For trip planning, consider obtaining a printed Kettle River canoe route map, available through the Minnesota Parks and Trails District Office (218-460-7020) in Moose Lake, which provides detailed mileage markers and portage information.
Before launching, be aware that the Kettle River contains hazards including sandbars, submerged rocks, and logs that require careful navigation, particularly at lower water levels. Paddlers heading downstream may encounter Quarry Rapids (Class II), which requires portaging on the right at approximately 100 yards, and should be aware that this drop may not be runnable during low water conditions. For trip planning, consider obtaining a printed Kettle River canoe route map, available through the Minnesota Parks and Trails District Office (218-460-7020) in Moose Lake, which provides detailed mileage markers and portage information.