Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park

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About the Park

Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park is nestled in the rolling landscape between Des Moines and Indianola. The area was once the site of a coal mine and transformed into a state park in 2004. Summerset is a quiet destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, hiking and biking.

Mailing Address:
Lake Ahquabi State Park
16510 118th Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125

Plan Your Visit

• 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.
• 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.
• Practice shooting skills at the nearby Banner Shooting Range, managed by the DNR. The range is adjacent to the park and a popular destination for gun and archery shooting. The renovated range has sheltered shooting benches and a hard surface parking lot. Find more information on the DNR’s shooting range web page.

Amenities at a Glance

• Pit toilets
• Trails
• Boat ramps
• Fishing piers

Explore the Park

• Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park map and flyer