Afton

My Adventures at Minnesota's State Parks

Afton

Location: on the MN/WI border east of St. Paul/south of Hudson

Lodging: backpack only campround, 1 canoe site, 4 camper cabins, 2 group camps. There are no showers.

Activities: hiking, swimming, canoeing, biking, horseback riding

Lake/River: St. Croix River

Special Attractions: Afton Alps Golf Course/Ski Area is right next door

Afton DNR

Last visited in 2008, the trails are nice with some steep sections. There are several overlooks as well. I enjoyed seeing the white pines and wildlife including turkeys and deer. There is a dock by the canoe campsite. The bike trail into the park looks somewhat grueling being uphill the whole way. The backpack only campground makes the park a bit more rustic.