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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.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Park NotesGift Card:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card this holiday season! 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. Park is Open Year-round:The park is open for camping year-round! Birders:Bird Checklist at Banning State Park |
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Kettle RiverNext 90 days of events at this park
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.
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MN Department of Natural Resources
