Wolf Creek Falls

A couple of moderately challenging trails at Banning State Park near Sandstone will lead you to Wolf Creek Falls. The greatest months to go are from March through October, but the winters are also beautiful and less crowded. Dogs on leashes are welcome!

Wolf Creek Falls can be reached on a few different hikes, ranging in length from short and easy to longer and tougher. The parking lot has clear signage. Alternatively, with a local Sandstone company, you can white water raft or canoe up the Kettle River to the falls.

Reservations are offered for tent, RV, and cabin camping. For advanced camping reservations, check Tentrr. You may also rent out private cabins like the Kettle River cabin, which is close to Sandstone and is tucked away between the Twin Cities and Duluth.

You can access the Wolf Creek region by hiking the trails of Banning State Park. To get to the parking lot at the picnic area, follow the signage. Take the Wolf Creek Trail, Deadmans Trail, and Quarry Loop Trail for a total of around 4 miles. You can also paddle up the river from Robinson Park in Sandstone, Minnesota, to reach the Falls. It is simple to reach this waterfall by paddling upstream on the Kettle River when the water level is medium to low.

Location: Sandstone, Minnesota