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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