Banning State Park - Picnic Area
61101 Banning Park Rd, Sandstone, MN 55072
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- See hours
- 8am-10pm daily; for visitor use only
Banning State Park - Picnic Area is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 61101 Banning Park Rd in Sandstone, MN. It has 2 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 8am-10pm daily; for visitor use only.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~24mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~8.3hours
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
J1772
2 ports · 7 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free; parking fee”
Location and access
- Address
- 61101 Banning Park Rd
Sandstone, MN 55072 - Coordinates
- 46.16486, -92.83436
- Hours
- 8am-10pm daily; for visitor use only
- Phone
- 320-216-3910
- On site
- Outdoor Space
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Banning State Park - Picnic Area?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 7 kW, which adds roughly 24 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.
How much does it cost to charge at Banning State Park - Picnic Area?
Charging is listed as free (Free; parking fee). Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Banning State Park - Picnic Area have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Banning State Park - Picnic Area open 24/7?
Listed hours: 8am-10pm daily; for visitor use only.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 200622. Last confirmed by the network on Nov 13, 2025; opened Oct 29, 2021.