Banning State Park

Great state park! We came in the spring time so it was too chilly out to camp still. But we hiked down to the waterfall which is gorgeous coming over those bright rocks!! Had a great time!
9 years ago (26-09-2017)

One of my favorite sites I got to see while I was here. Spent around 1.5 hours taking pictures and it never became dull. Will definitely go back when I get the chance.
9 years ago (04-10-2017)

Unbelievable combination of woods, rock and water! Trails range from easy to very challenging, and the rapids and falls are really worth seeing. All the up-close woodsy feel of the Superior Hiking Trail without the 4 hour drive!
9 years ago (18-09-2017)

If you love hiking then this would be a fun place for you. But I am not a hiker. The old quarry was neat but the hike around it was a tad too much for me (I'm recovering from a broken shoulder blade but even if I wasn't it would have still been too long). The beautiful waterfall that is pictured above is a several mile hike round-trip so we never got to see it (of course this is why we went in the first place :^\ ). Now we did get to see the other waterfall further south. It involved leaving the park, driving through the town of Sandstone, and driving down a road that turned into a kinda sketchy dirt road. Followed as far as we could and parked. Then it was a short walk to the river and to the waterfall. This lower part was more fun and cooler by far than the big main part of the park. And we wouldn't have needed a State Park Pass. In conclusion I would have to say "Boo. Boo. Bad park. Hiss." But this is just my opinion, and opinions are like butt-holes. Everyone has one and they usually stink.
9 years ago (01-07-2017)

Great place to camp with the family. Quiet, sites surrounded by trees to offer privacy. Sturdy, longer length picnic tables at each site and a fire ring. Many different trails to hike. Bring your water shoes so you can experience the pools and the water falls..
9 years ago (30-07-2017)