State: Minnesota
Address 1: 61101 Banning Park Road
City: Sandstone
Zip: 55072
Phone: 320-245-2668
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 38
Electric: 11
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/banning/index.html
Full Hook: Yes
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. Stay at the new camper cabin (sleeps five people), which includes bunk beds, a table and benches. Take in the historic ruins of Banning Sandstone Quarry. The park is known for camping, picnicking, cross-country skiing, beautiful trails for hiking and the study of natural history.
Camping
Drive-in Sites
33 Sites
Sites located in one campground. Wooded sites.
Electric Sites
11 Sites
RV Length Limit
50 Feet
Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Backpack Sites
1 Site
Located near the Kettle River about 1/2 mile from Hwy 23 boat landing.
Canoe Sites
4 Sites
Located on the Kettle River. Available on first-come, first-served basis.
Camper Cabins
1 cabin – seasonal.
Sleeps 5. Available April through October. Pets not allowed. More information on camper cabins.