Grand Casino Hinckley Campground

The Great Outdoors

The Kettle River Scientific and Natural Area covers just over 800 acres and is situated along the state-designated Wild and Scenic Kettle River, and you can access it for a change of pace when you are camping at the Grand Casino Hinckley Campground. The SNA features native plants, including black ash, silver maple, elm, basswood, cattail marsh, sedge meadow, bog bluegrass, and American water pennywort. Bird species here include the state-listed Louisiana waterthrush, geese, ducks, woodpeckers, swallows, and more. There are no maintained trails or developed facilities, but recreational opportunities include hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, bird and wildlife watching, and photography.You can also visit the Banning State Park when you camp in an RV near Hinckley. This state park features over 6,000 acres bisected by the state-designated Wild and Scenic Kettle River with its rapids, including the Blueberry Slide, Mother’s Delight, Dragon’s Tooth, Little Banning, and Hell’s Gate. Other points of interest include Wolf Creek Falls and the historic ruins of Banning Sandstone Quarry. There are 184 species of birds, 34 species of mammals, and 17 species of reptiles and amphibians living in the park. Interpretive kiosks are in the office and at the boat landing, and there is also a gift shop in the office. Recreational activities here include fishing, boating, trails, picnicking, bird watching, and nature viewing.The Chengwatana State Forest is a great way to experience the great outdoors with your Hinckley rental motorhome. “Chengwatana” is loosely translated as "white pine town" and represents the towering white pine trees. The forest also includes paper birch, quaking and bigtooth aspen, balsam fir, white spruce, oaks, and other pines. The Willard Munger State Trail is actually a system of interconnected multi-use trails. Other recreational activities include boating, hunting and fishing, picnicking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Exploring the Area

Besides the excellent attractions and amenities available to you when you are RV camping at the Grand Casino Hinckley Campground, there’s plenty to do right in Hinckley itself. Don’t miss the Hinckley Fire Museum in the restored depot. It presents and interprets the story of the Great Fire of 1894 as well as what life in the 1890s was like. You can also visit the St. Croix State Park, the Antiques America Mall, and the Audubon Center of the North Woods. The annual Corn and Clover Festival is fun for the whole family. Check out the Hinckley Convention and Visitors Bureau and Explore Minnesota for the latest on local news, happenings, and tourist information.And if you’re ready for the biggest of big-city life, you can take your RV rental near Hinckley over to Minneapolis. Some of the highlights here are the contemporary Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Mall of America, Mill City Museum, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and the American Swedish Institute. Nearby Anoka is the official Halloween Capital of the World and is believed to be the first city to host Halloween activities. Other special events that take place in the area include the Harvest Corn Festival and Maze, Rock the Garden, and the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Visit Twin Cities, Minneapolis Northwest Tourism, and Meet Minneapolis for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, happenings, and visitor guides.Besides the excellent and varied dining options right at your RV park, you can head into town for steaks, bar and grill fare, diners and comfort food, and familiar fast-casual chains. And when it comes time to refuel your rig, you’ll be able to find either gasoline or diesel fuel easily at any of the area’s truck stops, convenience stores, or service stations.