Area camping: Where to go

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Lake Elmo

- Facilities: Modern campsites, equestrian campsites, primitive campsites, group campsites

- Cost: Ranges from $15 and $45 depending on campsite type.

- Activities: Campfire programs, boat launch, trails, swim pond, archery range, play area and picnic shelter.

- Contact: 651-430-8370

- Online: www.co.washington.mn.us

• St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, 10191 St. Croix Trail S. Hastings

- Facilities: Modern campsites, group campsites

- Cost: Ranges from $20 to $45 depending on the campsite type.

- Activities: Trails, nature programs, boat launch, fishing pier, picnic shelters, basketball court, tennis court

- Contact: (651) 430-8240

- Online: www.co.washington.mn.us

William O’Brien State Park, 16821 O’Brien Trail N. Marin on St. Croix.

- Facilities: Drive-in campsite, electric campsite, handicapped accessible campsites, group campsites, and cabins.

- Cost: $25

- Activities: Fishing, bird watching, canoeing, nature programs, Oak Savanna Restoration

- Contact: (651) 433-0500

- Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/william_obrien/index.html

Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S. Hastings

- Facilities: Backpack campsites, canoes campsites, group campsites, cabins.

- Cost: $25

- Activities: Swimming, hiking, fishing

- Contact: (651) 436-6912

- Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/index.html

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