Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(515) 961-7101
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park is a 218-acre park in Warren County, about 6 miles north of Indianola.
Visitors come for boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingBoatingFishing
Trails
Bike on the two-mile, paved scenic bike loop. This bike loop connects with the 12-mile Summerset bike trail connecting the nearby towns of Carlisle and Indianola.
Hike through Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park and admire the quiet scenery. Banner has multiple trails perfect for hiking.
Boating, paddling and fishing
Fish in the two lakes for channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Both lakes have single-lane boat ramps and parking. Motor regulations are for any size motor at “no wake” speed.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 13084 Elk Horn St
Carlisle, IA 50047 - Nearest town
- Indianola — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4439, -93.5562
- Phone
- (515) 961-7101
- Summerset@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology