Contact Information
Banning State Park
61101 Banning Park RdBox 643
Sandstone, MN 55072
About
Treat yourself to a visit to Banning State Park, just minutes off I-35 near Sandstone. In the spring, watch daring canoeists and kayakers shoot the turbulent rapids at Blueberry Slide, Mother's Delight, Dragon's Tooth and Hell's Gate. In the summer, hike along the Kettle River amid dramatic sandstone rock formations with lush lichens, liverworts and mosses. Visit Wolf Creek Falls, the Log Creek Arches and Robinson's Ice Cave. Take in the historic ruins of Banning Sandstone Quarry. 17 mi hiking trails, river fishing and boat access; and 6 mi snowmobile trail. 19 km mostly beginner ski trails through forest and passing the scenic Kettle River Rapids.
Rates
- Daily camping maximum: $32.00
- Daily camping minimum: $24.00
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day. https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (
More Information
Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 1
- Total number of campsites: 33
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 4
Campground Features
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
Based on 86 reviews
This was our 3rd visit to Banning but the first visit in the winter. The roads around the park were very slippery, but thankfully the trails were as slippery but we still wore snow traks. The...
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jshallow01,
February 22, 2023
Beautiful today! Always a great hike! The trails are in great shape. Been going here for decades, and it never disappoints.
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Diana W,
September 10, 2022
Enjoyed visiting last Fall. Hiked the 2.6 mile Banning Quarry Loop Trail which provides great scenic views of the Kettle River. The area has great fall colors. Only around 100 miles north of the Twin...
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TravelingSoccerLoon,
June 24, 2022
Pulled in to stretch and tighten boats straps. I grabbed a map and was interested in staying. I went through gate just to look at the sites. I have plates that have park access. I was approach by a...
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G9864WTseanw,
August 16, 2021
Warning! The water at the campsites had an odor and was rusty colored. This was the drinking water! If you have a camper, fill up your tanks at the dump’s drinking water site, it is clear and odor...
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R9199DYtimd,
August 9, 2021
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The wild and scenic Kettle River flows—rapidly—through Banning State Park.