Banning State Park Campground

124 reviews

Banning State Park Campground Introduce

Nestled in the heart of Askov, Minnesota, Banning State Park Campground is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families seeking a serene escape into nature. This picturesque campground offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, making it an ideal destination for camping, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors.

Banning State Park Campground features spacious and well-maintained campsites, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors. The park is renowned for its scenic trails, including the challenging hike to Wolf Creek Falls, which rewards hikers with breathtaking views. For those seeking a more leisurely experience, the boat launch area at the river and the stunning Dragon's Teeth Rapids are popular spots for walking and hiking.

Families will appreciate the park's family-friendly atmosphere, with plenty of activities to keep children entertained. The campground is also very dog-friendly, making it a great choice for pet owners. Convenient amenities such as well-maintained vault toilets and nearby Banning Junction, which offers a restaurant, convenience store, gas, and liquor store, ensure that visitors have everything they need for a comfortable stay.

Customer feedback highlights the park's beauty and the spaciousness of the campsites. Visitors have praised the well-maintained trails and the convenience of nearby facilities. Some have noted the challenging nature of the hike to Wolf Creek Falls, but overall, the experience is highly rewarding. The park's dog-friendly policy and family-friendly environment have also received positive reviews, with many visitors planning to return.

Spacious and well-maintained campsites
Scenic trails, including the challenging hike to Wolf Creek Falls
Boat launch area and Dragon's Teeth Rapids for leisurely walks and hikes
Family-friendly and dog-friendly environment
Convenient amenities and nearby facilities at Banning Junction

Details

Highlights
Picnics

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Minnesota Pine County Askov

Customer Reviews

4.0

124 reviews

Steve Peterson

Oct 20, 2024

Spent the weekend here during MEA. Still a bit of fall color left. Camping sites are roomy. Nice trails however, the hike to Wolf Creek Falls is quite difficult if you're not in good shape. Had to abandon it after going in a mile. Wish we would have known that beforehand. Boat launch area at the river and Dragon's Teeth Rapids are quite beautiful and very popular for walking and hiking. Vault toilets are well maintained and there's Banning Junction very close by with restaurant, convenience store, gas, and liquor store. Nice place fir the kids and very dog friendly too. Will definitely return next year and hopefully find a way to get to the falls!

Maria Bartsch

Jul 11, 2024

Beautiful park. Large roomy campsites. Although the mosquitoes were out in full force we enjoyed hiking to rapids.

Glen Young

May 18, 2024

The mosquitoes can be very aggressive and very large here. Making a review right now. Bring lots of bug spray, Yard guard, thermacells, screen tents, etc. The hiking is pretty amazing though.

Jolane Sundstrom

Sep 12, 2023

Beautiful woodsy park with multiple hiking trails. History of the red stone quarry exhibited on informative photo plaques along the Quarry Trail. Waterfalls, diverse vegetation, evidence of quarry activity with cliffs and abandoned cement structures for the process. Beautiful xc routevin the winter.

Wyatt W. Penke

Aug 22, 2024

Sites are shaded, spread out and fairly secluded. Some sites are small and close to the road, especially the outer ring.