Afton State Park Campground
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020

Nice, quiet, close to Msp/St. Paul

Sites are nice and private, and the campground was quiet the whole time. The firewood available ($6) was dry and burned well, although you do have to cut it yourself. There are saws provided at the pile near the water spigot. The ranger was very friendly too. No doubt about it, it's not the easiest hike in but wasn't too bad. I don't suggest doing it on a 90 degree day like we did, but jumped in the river (1/2 mile or so from campground) right after which felt great! One of the bathrooms (the one near the water and woodpile) smelled SO STRONGLY of ammonia from the vault toilet that you could taste it and feel it when you took a breath inside of the bathroom! I have a very strong stomach and it was tough for me to be in the bathroom long enough to use it. Park was notified. I would stay here again, although I personally think that $27(20/night + 7/reservation fee) for one night of backpack camping is pretty steep. Pics are of the woodpile and site 22. Sites were clean and maintained.

  • Review photo of Afton State Park Campground by Stephanie S., August 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Afton State Park Campground by Stephanie S., August 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Afton State Park Campground by Stephanie S., August 28, 2020