Banning Campground
Quick Facts
1,119 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
34 campsites
Season
All Banning State Pa...
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
Quick Facts
1,119 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
34 campsites
Season
All Banning State Pa...
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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What Campers Say
Top-Rated
Based on 137 reviews
136 Google reviews
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"Visitors praise the park’s trails, river scenery, waterfalls and quiet, wooded campsites; reviewers also note well-kept sites and clean restroom facilities when services are available. Common visitor complaints focus on heavy mosquitoes in certain seasons and intermittent water/shower availability."
Campground Map
Banning Campground
P.O. Box 643, Sandstone, MN 55072
Best Time to Camp at Banning Campground
The prime camping window stretches from spring's first green shoots through the golden days of mid-November, with reservations available starting April 1st. Spring brings rushing high water and wildflowers, summer offers perfect river conditions, and fall transforms the gorge into a palette of reds and golds. Planning a visit during the quieter shoulder seasons of early spring or late fall? The ranger station keeps limited hours from November through April, so it's wise to call ahead and confirm services before you arrive.
Peak season for hiking and riverside trails; reviews (avg 4.52, 122 reviews) are strongly positive.
Mixed hardwoods imply strong fall color and continued good hiking opportunities.
Spring offers trails and riverside scenery, but wet/slick conditions may affect access to some features.
No winter-specific details; Minnesota winters limit some activities though trails may be used for snow sports.
Planning Tips
- Operating Season: All Banning State Park campsites are reservable from April 1 to mid-November.
About Banning Campground
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- Individual campsites (state forest campground guidance) are designated for up to 8 people and 2 camping shelters
- group camp capacity noted as up to 50 people.
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