Afton State Park

Afton State Park is a fantastic winter destination. The rolling hills make for excellent hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and the scenery along the river valley is beautiful when covered in snow. The campground is closed during winter, but nearby William O’Brien State Park offers winter camping, making it easy to enjoy the area year-round. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy being outdoors in the colder months.

I have been here so many times but usually hiked the same trail and just went down by the water with the kids. But now I’ve gone a handful of times to really explore hiking other trails and WOW there is so much to offer at this park. Serene. Scenic. Nice trails. So many opportunities to just be at peace and enjoy time in nature.

Afton State Park is absolutely beautiful, especially during the fall season! The colors of the trees are stunning vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows everywhere you look. The trails are peaceful and well maintained, making it the perfect spot for hiking, taking photos, or just enjoying nature. There are plenty of lookout points where you can see the river and the colorful forest views. It’s such a relaxing and refreshing place to visit, especially in autumn. Highly recommend for anyone who loves nature and fall scenery! 🍁🍂

Enjoyed being able to stay in a camper cabin close to home. We got very lucky reserving on short notice in the fall. It was serene at night. Very busy park during the day. Lots of people on the trails and along the river. There's so much to see and explore at Afton. The paved bike trails were really nice - smooth, great scenery, and wide enough for bikes and peds. Next time I hope to stay at a Yurt!

We recently went on a bike ride around Afton State Park, and overall it was a mix of beautiful scenery with some frustrating challenges. The natural beauty of the area is undeniable—the rolling landscape, peaceful setting, and wide-open views make it a wonderful place to spend time outdoors. We were especially surprised that there weren’t any bugs during our visit, which made the ride much more enjoyable. The highlight of the evening was definitely the sunset—it was absolutely spectacular and made for a perfect backdrop to end the day. Unfortunately, the trails and parking lot left a lot to be desired. The paved trails are in very poor condition. In fact, they were some of the most uneven, cracked, and bumpy trails I’ve ever ridden on. It was difficult to relax and enjoy the ride because we had to constantly watch for rough patches and broken pavement. The parking lot wasn’t in great shape either, which added to the overall impression that the infrastructure here has been neglected. My biggest complaint is the lack of upkeep on the paved trails. Considering visitors pay for passes, it feels like some of that money could and should be reinvested into making the park more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. A fresh paving job would go a long way in improving the biking experience and encouraging people to keep coming back. In short, Afton State Park has incredible natural beauty, but the poor condition of the paved trails really takes away from the experience. If the park could put some resources into repairing and maintaining them, it would easily become one of the best biking spots in the area.