Afton State Park

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Afton

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Grand oaks and delicate prairie flowers grace the rugged, rolling landscape of this park. Trails traverse remnant and restored prairies, wind down deep ravines and rise up to the grassy ridgetops and bluffs overlooking the scenic St. Croix River. The trails are perfect for hikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. The park offers visitors a swimming beach, backpack campsites and a visitor center with interpretive displays.

Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.

Visitor Alert!

New Camper Cabins
Four year-round camper cabins are now available. Learn more...

Park Notes

Newsletter:

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In The News:

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Remote Wildlife Cameras:

Afton State Park is part of the "Taking Action Opportunities" program that uses remote cameras to monitor wildlife. Learn more...

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card.

GPS Units:

GPS units are free to checkout at the park. Come try out Afton State Park's four stage geocache - it's fun for the whole family! If you want to check out a GPS unit during the week, please call the office a day ahead of time so we can ensure someone will be in the office to give you a unit.

Fishing Poles:

Fishing poles and tackle boxes are free to checkout at the park. No fishing licenses are required in Afton State Park when fishing from shore. If you want to check out equipment during the week, please call the office a day ahead of time so we can ensure someone will be in the office.

Firewood Restrictions Information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists.

Birders:

Bird Checklist at Afton State Park

Park is Open Year-round:

The park is open for camping year-round. View water on dates & other seasonal information.

Park Highlights

tree Backpack Camping

tree Fishing

tree Swimming

tree Prairie Landscape

tree Hiking

tree Cross-Country Skiing


Hours

Best time to contact the park - Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday: Leave a message.

Contact

6959 Peller Avenue South
Hastings, MN 55033

tel: 651-436-5391

fax: 651-436-6912

Getting There

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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