St. Croix State Park
"Isanti is close enough for weekend camping and seasonal recreation. Visitors from Isanti often come for biking, wildlife viewing, and river-based activities."
St. Croix State Park spans more than 34,000 acres of forests, rivers, and wetlands in east-central Minnesota. Its highlights include the St. Croix and Kettle rivers, a historic fire tower, miles of roads and trails for biking and hiking, and some of the best camping in the state park system.
Banning State Park
"Isanti visitors may choose Banning State Park for a nature-focused day trip centered on hiking, fishing, and waterfall viewing."
Banning State Park features the wild Kettle River, striking sandstone formations, and remnants of the historic Banning Sandstone Quarry. It is especially popular for hiking, canoeing, fishing, and viewing the park’s waterfall and rapids.