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Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave SouthHastings, MN 55033
From St. Paul, go 9 miles east on I-94, then 7 miles south on Highway 95 and 3 miles east on County Road 20.
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Afton State Park's rugged, rolling landscape provides excellent hiking, horseback riding and skiing opportunities, plus a swimming beach and spectacular scenic overlooks of the St. Croix River. The Prairie Walk interpretive trail, oak savannas and wooded river valley offer an interesting contrast of wildlife habitats and exceptional birdwatching. The visitor center is a good place to get oriented to the park's trails and special features.
The campground is located on the bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River, and is a strenuous 3/4-mile hike from the parking lot. The park also has camper cabins, yurts, and group campsites.
Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day. https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled)
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 4
- Number of camping cabins available in winter: 4
- Total number of campsites: 27
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 27
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Accessibility Accommodations
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
Reviews
Based on 113 reviews
Great hiking options. Enjoyed the 7 mile combination of the North and South Loops including views of the St Croix River. Several spots from the trail that let you access the shores oh the river
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TravelingSoccerLoon,
July 31, 2022
Do not camp here! It is home in only which normally isn't an issue for me. But the hike at this park to get to the campsites here is horrible. It's a long step hill you have to climb. Unless you're...
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7mickn,
July 1, 2022
Today I went hiking with my friends, we had an incredible time, and we were blessed to meet an angel named John, he works for Afton and he is an excellent person, he spent time with us, he taught us...
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02MayaTL,
October 17, 2021
The Rangers in the Park Entrace were very helpful in guiding us to which trails would work well. Since Im not a fan of hills or stairs she told us where the bypass for the beach trail was so I could...
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Ginnie A,
September 6, 2021
Great place to go hiking. I did an 8 mile hike that combined the Prairie Loop and the densely forested Trout Brook Loop which were enjoyable but the highlight was the North River Loop that provides...
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TravelingSoccerLoon,
June 16, 2021
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