4.8
Afton State Park Back Country Campground
Afton, Minnesota
Campground in Minnesota.
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South Bend Township is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Minnesota weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for South Bend Township.
Don't miss local attractions near South Bend Township. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
A little bit of prairie and forest, river and falls, bison and birds. It's a beautiful park for a hike or just to watch the bison. We went in late winter and found few people walking the trails.
Mar 18, 2026
A little bit of prairie and forest, river and falls, bison and birds. It's a beautiful park for a hike or just to watch the bison. We went in late winter and found few people walking the trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Was never disappointed visiting this place. Although the entry fee is $7 per vehicle, there’s the all-year subscription at $35, which covered the Minnesota State Parks. Definitely the all-year subscription is worth the price, especially if you’re living in/around Mankato or in Minnesota in general. I really love the accessibility of both the falls. Also the place has great landscape overall. Defi... Was never disappointed visiting this place. Although the entry fee is $7 per vehicle, there’s the all-year subscription at $35, which covered the Minnesota State Parks. Definitely the all-year subscription is worth the price, especially if you’re living in/around Mankato or in Minnesota in general. I really love the accessibility of both the falls. Also the place has great landscape overall. Definitely a great outdoor place to visit with friends and family.
Mar 18, 2026
Was never disappointed visiting this place. Although the entry fee is $7 per vehicle, there’s the all-year subscription at $35, which covered the Minnesota State Parks. Definitely the all-year subscription is worth the price, especially if you’re living in/around Mankato or in Minnesota in general. I really love the accessibility of both the falls. Also the place has great landscape overall. Defi... Was never disappointed visiting this place. Although the entry fee is $7 per vehicle, there’s the all-year subscription at $35, which covered the Minnesota State Parks. Definitely the all-year subscription is worth the price, especially if you’re living in/around Mankato or in Minnesota in general. I really love the accessibility of both the falls. Also the place has great landscape overall. Definitely a great outdoor place to visit with friends and family.
Mar 18, 2026
The waterfalls are beautiful. We did the buffalo drive and didn't see anything the first time, but we came back a couple of hours later and saw them from a distance. Didn't check out the campground or any other hiking trails so can't comment on those.
Mar 18, 2026
The waterfalls are beautiful. We did the buffalo drive and didn't see anything the first time, but we came back a couple of hours later and saw them from a distance. Didn't check out the campground or any other hiking trails so can't comment on those.
Mar 18, 2026
Beautiful double waterfall, we were disappointed that the trail was closed, but there’s still a great view of the falls. The buffalo enclosure drive was a unique experience. We got a glimpse of about 12 members of the herd.
Mar 18, 2026
The water falls were still thawing, it was beautiful! It was a very easy walk just a little icy.
Mar 18, 2026
The water falls were still thawing, it was beautiful! It was a very easy walk just a little icy.
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