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.

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TAO Program

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

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Visitor Alert!

Camper cabins

are now available.

Running on Snow with Snowshoes, February 7 from 2-3pm:

Jim McDonell, avid snowshoe runner, will teach you how to run on snow. He will cover types of running snowshoes, techniques, and clothing. Then you'll go outside and run on the snowshoe trails. All skill levels welcome. Some snowshoes available for rent.

Candlelight Hike/Snowshoe/Ski, February 6 from 6-9pm:

Hike,snowshoe, or ski along a two-mile trail lit with candle luminaries, then warm up by the wood stove and enjoy refreshments. Feel free to join us anytime between 6-9pm. Meet at the Visitor Center. All snowshoes have been reserved for this event. We may have a few pairs on a first-come-first-serve basis, although you do not need snowshoes to walk on the course.

Campground Update:

The backpack campground well is not working right now. Please bring water in with you. The closest water is in the Visitor Center.

Park Notes

Snowshoes

available for rent from the park office for $6/day. Call ahead for reservations.

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card this holiday season!

Horse Trails

are now closed for the season.

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 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. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site.
More information
Vendor List

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.

Backpack Camping	Fishing
Swimming	Prairie Landscape
Hiking	Cross-Country Skiing

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Hours

Best time to contact the park - Saturday & 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: 651-436-5391

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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