State Park · Minnesota, United States
Banning State Park
Banning State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 5,597 acres (2,265 ha), established in 1963.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pine, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 5,597 acres (2,265 ha) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 46.1647° N, 92.8544° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Banning State Park
Banning State Park is a state park in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, stretched along 10 miles (16 km) of the Kettle River near the town of Sandstone. The centerpiece of the park is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of churning rapids, some up to Class IV. The daring kayakers and canoeists who shoot Blueberry Slide, Mother's Delight, Dragon's Tooth, Little Banning, and Hell's Gate each spring attract spectators to the park. Landbound visitors can hike along the state's first Wild and Scenic River amid dramatic sandstone rock formations, large potholes carved by the river, and the remains of a historic quarry.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Sandstone, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Sandstone |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 90.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Banning State Park?
Banning State Park is in Minnesota, United States (46.1647° N, 92.8544° W).
When was Banning State Park established?
Banning State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Banning State Park?
Banning State Park covers 5,597 acres (2,265 ha).
How do I get to Banning State Park?
The nearest town is Sandstone, Minnesota. near the town of Sandstone.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banning_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).