Afton State Park
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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.
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Visitor Alert!Horse Trails are ClosedAfton's horse trails are now closed for the season. Variable conditions after this time can damage park trails, and jeopardize the safety of horses and riders. We'll see you in the spring. New Management PlanAfton State Park's management plan has been amended to better serve park visitors while protecting park resources. Read the plan. New Camper CabinsFour year-round camper cabins are now available. Learn more... |
Park NotesNewsletter:Read it now or sign up to receive Afton's newsletter by e-mail Virtual Tour:Take a panoramic virtual tour of Afton State Park. Peek inside the visitor center, meander along the hiking trail through a prairie restoration area, and check out the swimming beach and a few of our favorite fishing spots. Horse Trails:Horse trails are open for the season until 6 p.m. November 4. A horse pass is required. Please stay on trails designated for horseback riding. On the maps posted at trail intersections, horse trails are delineated with an orange line. Trails with a pink line are hiking only. In The News:See us 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. 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 Park is Open Year-round:The park is open for camping year-round. View water on dates & other seasonal information. |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday - Friday: Leave a message.
Contact
6959 Peller Avenue South
Hastings, MN 55033
tel: 651-436-5391
fax: 651-436-6912
email: afton.statepark@state.mn.us
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.