State Park · Minnesota, United States
Afton State Park
Afton State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 1,600 acres (647 ha), established in 1969.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Washington, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,600 acres (647 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Coordinates | 44.8625° N, 92.7836° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Afton State Park
Afton State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, on the St. Croix River in Washington County. Its hiking trails offer views of the river, rolling glacial moraine, and bluffland it preserves. It is a popular place for birdwatching, picnics, camping, and other typical outdoor recreational activities. To deter overuse, there is no vehicle access to the camping area or swimming beach. The park is located approximately five miles (8 km) south of the town of Afton, Minnesota. The park surrounds the unaffiliated privately owned Afton Alps ski area on three sides.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Afton, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles south of Afton |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 21.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Afton State Park?
Afton State Park is in Minnesota, United States (44.8625° N, 92.7836° W).
When was Afton State Park established?
Afton State Park was established in 1969, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Afton State Park?
Afton State Park covers 1,600 acres (647 ha).
Does Afton State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Afton State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Afton State Park?
The nearest town is Afton, Minnesota. about 5 miles south of Afton.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afton_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).