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Aefintyr
About
Aefintyr campground is located in the scenic woods of the Whitewater River Valley in the Driftless Area of Southeastern Minnesota. We offer beautiful blufftop hike-in camping and glamping and cozy treehouse inspired camper cabins. The hike-in camp/glamp sites offer a backpacking like experience (1460 ft hike with a 230 ft elevation gain) and are great for people who like to get some exercise and want to immerse themselves in a woodland setting. Perfect relaxation destination or home base for your Whitewater Valley adventures. Aefintyr is a small operation that values peace, quiet and quality over quantity. Get away from crowds and get into the woods! Onsite, enjoy a campfire, stargazing, hiking and observing the amazing animals, plants and fungi.
Nearby recreation opportunities include:
Within 2 miles of Whitewater State Park, the Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater State Wildlife Management Area (hunting, trout fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing) and the Whitewater River State Water Trail (canoe/kayak/tube). There is a gas station (bait and fishing supplies, convenience store items), 2 bars and a restaurant within a mile in the town of Elba. Whitewater Wines Winery is also just a few miles up the road!
Shared amenities:
Bathhouse with individual rooms, with a hot shower, vanity and composting toilet
Outhouse with composting toilet on top of the bluff within 400 feet of each campsite
Fire pit with Cooking Grill and several chairs (in the community area on the blufftop)
Propane Gas Grill (in the community area on the blufftop)
Propane Gas Grill (at base of the hill by the bathhouse)
10' x 20' gathering tent with comfy outdoor furniture
10' x 20' tent with 3 wooden tables (4' x 4') and wicker bar
Stargazing area
Cell service: varies depending on carrier, AT&T typically works well, Verizon works intermittently, and T-mobile doesn't have a good signal.
Wi-fi: Available at the bathhouse
**Parking: **Parking lot near entrance to the campground, 2 vehicle limit per site, no vehicles larger than a full-size truck, no trailers
**Host accessibility: **Available 24/7/365 via phone and email/messaging, frequently on site
Security: campground is under video surveillance
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutAefintyr is a gem in the Whitewater area!
Aefintyr has it all!
A beautiful cabin, hike-in glamping or bring your own gear.
I was able to stay in the cabin for a couple nights with two friends. The cabin was cozy even during winter. The space was perfect for us.
I also brought my own gear and camped up on the bluff. It was so fun to socialize in the shared space around the fire and play games.
If you are up in the bluff, be sure to wear good shoes for the hike up.
I love that each site has it's own fire pit with fire wood.
The Whitewater area is so beautiful, I enjoy hiking in the area.
Looking forward to going back!
Thank you for the review, the multiple visits and all of your help and support! Hope to see you again soon for more time around the fire and games in the gathering tent!
TravelerAmazing Hike-in site!
Amazing time spent at Aefintyr! We stayed at the bring your own gear site and it was amazing! We explored the land and other sites! Staff are amazing and helpful! Totally on my list to go back!
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Ally, thank you for visiting and the review! You were a great guest, thanks for being the first to stay at the Morus site!
TravelerBeautiful campsite with a lot of amenities.
Its nice to have a place this nice only 35 minutes from Rochester. Beautiful campground with great amenities available. The hike to the site is steep but worth it once you get up there. I stayed at the Talia bell tent site so I didn't have to bring much so it made the hike a lot easier. Short drive to White Water State Park. A lot of great trout fishing spots along the river. Very peaceful campground, great view of the stars on clear nights! Will definitely be back.
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Mike, Thanks for the review and checking out the bell tent rustic glamping. You have a very nice dog, hope to see you both again!!
Location
Aefintyr is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Elba (Hwy 74, AKA Main Street) - turn onto West Center Street, which heads up hill. There is an autobody shop on your right soon after your turn, then the St. Aloyisious cemetery also on the right, Aefintry is next on your left. Watch for the sign. Coming from the East (heading west) on Winona Country Hwy 26 (AKA Co Hwy 25 in Olmsted County) you will pass several farms/homesteads, watch for the Aefintyr sign on your right after you begin to drop into the valley.
Coordinates
44.096854812608456 N
92.01915152550733 W