Afton State Park
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!Deer Hunt at Afton State ParkThe park will be closed to all visitors from 8 pm on Friday, November 8, 2013 until 8 am Monday November 11, 2013. Only hunters who have already been drawn will be allowed in the park. For more information: State parks during 2013 hunting season. Last updated September 16, 2013 |
Park NotesBe fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park. Virtual tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour New management plan:Afton State Park's management plan has been amended to better serve park visitors while protecting park resources. Read the plan. July newsletter:Read it now 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. Don't move firewood!Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Afton State Park. 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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Backpack CampingHours
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.