Banning State Park

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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.

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Park Notes

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Firewood restrictions information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site.
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Park is Open Year-round:

The park is open for camping year-round!

Birders:

Bird Checklist at Banning State Park

Park Highlights:

check mark Kettle River

check mark Canoeing and Kayaking

check mark Historic Sandstone Quarry

check mark Wolf Creek Falls

check mark Hiking

check mark Cross-country Skiing


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Hours

Best time to contact the park: Fall/Spring: Sat. - Mon. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tues. - Thurs. Intermittent ; Fri.10 a.m - 4 p.m.
Winter: Fri.-Mon. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. Intermittent
Summer: Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
If no one is available, please leave a message.

Contact

61101 Banning Park Road
Sandstone, MN 55072

tel: 320-245-2668

fax: 320-245-0251

Getting There

The park is located is off I-35, Exit #195. Follow signs to the park.