Afton State Park invites nature-lovers to enjoy year-round outdoor recreation in a natural setting. Located on a glacial moraine and accentuated by deep ravines, the park offers striking views of the nearby St. Croix River. Minnesota’s Afton State Park also features restored prairies, bluffs, forests and wildflowers, all within easy reach of Bloomington and the Twin Cities.

Recreational highlights of Afton State Park include hiking trails (20 miles in all), horseback riding trails, paved bike trails, picnic shelters and a swimming beach. In winter, park visitors may enjoy a four-mile snowshoe trail and 18 miles of cross-country skiing trails. Birders visiting Afton State Park may spot a variety of birds, including raptors passing over the St. Croix flyway.

Although RV camping is not available at Afton State Park, the 1,695-acre park is home to 24 primitive campsites for backpackers, one canoe campsite and two group campsites. Electricity and showers are not available.

Afton State Park Dates of Operation
Afton State Park is open year-round. Certain facilities, trails and activities are not available during the colder months.

Afton State Park Fees

Entrance Fees
Daily permit	$5
Daily group permit*	$3
Annual vehicle permit	$25
Second vehicle permit	$18
Motorcycle permit	$20
Handicapped  permit**	$12
Annual horse pass	$21

 *Requires a minimum of 10 vehicles and advance notice of 24 hours.
**For vehicles bearing a handicapped license plate issued by the State of Minnesota.

Camping Fees
Backpack/canoe camping	$11/night
Group campsites	The greater of: $45-$75/night or $3/night per camper

A nonrefundable fee of $8.50 will be added to reservations for the camper cabin.

Reservations are available over the phone from 8 am till 8 pm daily or online through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
(866) 85PARKS / (866) 857-2757
www.stayatmnparks.com

(Fees and hours subject to change without notice and from what is listed on this web site)

Afton State Park Location
Afton State Park is approximately 19 miles from St. Paul, Minnesota.

Afton State Park Contact Information
6959 Peller Ave.
South Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 436-5391
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/

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