Excellent hiking, private campsites, you need to prepare yourself for a hike to the campsite with all your gear but it's worth it. Very helpful staff. We camped along the RI er and the peace and quiet was interrupted by jet skis and speed boats but each to his own and they all left well before sunset. Love this park. Beautiful in the fall!
Cannot get enough of this park. Love the fact it's so close to the cities but takes you away from everything instantly. Great hikes all around this massive park. The old rail trail along the river, to the climb upwards to the peak viewing sight, glorious everytime. Have yet to actually camp here but tend to home for 4-6 hours each time I visit.
Afton state park is one of the best parks in the Twin Cities. If you live on the east side of the twin cities it is at most a 25 minutes drive. The trails are perfect for both a short and long day hikes and you can either hit the prairie trails or the river trails for a different feel. They also have some very nice picnic facilities near the visitor center and the beach area. Perfect for a family excursion. This park can get a bit busy as it is so close, so plan accordingly.
Probably some of the best hiking trails near the twin cities. There is actually some elevation in the walking trails and you get to go through prairies, the woods, and probably a mile or so along the river. Also, you can walk the shoreline which is better than the trail. They also have some great events during the winter as well, like Afton Lights.
We camped in Bluebird cabin only one night. There was a picnic bench, two movable two person benches and a fire ring with a movable grill, outside. Inside, was an enclosed porch where they set a couple bundles of firewood. If you use it, then you pay for it at check out. You can call and ask for more bundles before you get thete. I did that and the extra time outside was nice. The sleeping area was very nice. One full and 3 twin, very effective heating with thermostat.
Trails all about the cabin area, close but not TOO close to out house. Not too far from water spigot. Excellent night sky, very little light pollution. Kids saw more stars than ever!
Afton State Park is a US Campground based in Hastings, Minnesota. Afton State Park is located at 6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033, USA.
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