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Aefintyr

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· Altura, Winona, Minnesota

14 acres hosted by Chelsi L.

8 lodging sites

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Aefintyr is a campground located on Whiskey Hill in the Whitewater River Valley near the town of Elba, MN. The land was used for personal recreation for several years. I've spent countless hours hiking and enjoying observing the seasons, plants, fungus and animals. The vision of a campground was inspired by many camping and backcountry spots throughout the United States, all of the amazing things in the woods, the beautiful blufftop valley views, proximity to a multitude of outdoor activities and adventures. Camps are spacious, secluded and designed to immerse guests in the surrounding woodland.

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

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28 ratings · 19 reviews

Brandon M.recommends

October 5, 2024

Treehouse Cabin in the Bluffs #1

Comfy and cozy cabin stay.

We had a great time! The cabin was comfy and we loved the deck and hammocks. Bathroom was super clean. Would stay here again.

Nick V.recommends

September 30, 2024

Outdoor Bed Hike-in Camp - Celtis

Great camping on the bluffs

We loved camping at Chelsi's land! The hike in is steep, but totally worth it. The group camp and star gazing areas were top notch and the area was well marked. If you need anything from town, it's just a quick drive away. We definitely recommend the Elba House Coffee and Spirits for breakfast. The hiking is great at Whitewater State Park, which is also just minutes away. We would definitely come again!

Zoe M.recommends

September 29, 2024

Treehouse Cabin in the Bluffs #3

Lo ame, cumplió mis expectativas 100%… lugar limpio, tranquilo y relajante para pasar lindos y acogedores días de descanso y relax.

Mitch E.recommends

September 19, 2024

Outdoor Bed Hike-in Camp - Ostraya

Peaceful and well kept

This place was absolutely wonderful. It was a fabulous experience with my two daughters. It is definitely a hike up the bluff but well worth it. The area is well mapped out and communication via email/text with the host was excellent. Definitely will be back!

Courtney L.recommends

September 1, 2024

Bell Tent Rustic Hike-in - Carya

We were so grateful for the spacious tent, mattresses, and bedding! We slept great at the site. The hike in was strenuous, but our family is fit, including our seven-year-old and ten-year-old, so we made it work! Star gazing was awesome! Definitely the highlight of our stay. Chelsie is a great host and was very responsive. The bathhouse at the bottom by the parking lot was very nice and clean, and we were grateful to be able to shower after a day of hiking and swimming at nearby Whitewater State Park. There is a nice big skillet and a cooking grate at the fire, and that was great! I wasn’t sure if there would be both at the site (I was worried they were only available at the community area), so we packed in a cast iron skillet. It wasn’t needed! :) The biggest challenge was packing in our water, as there is no potable water at the top. We also wish the fire pit area at Carya was a little flatter, but it wasn’t a big deal. We recommend bringing your own lantern and flashlights to supplement the light on site. There is a lantern in the tent that provides adequate light for the tent, but you may want a brighter lantern for cooking outside in the dark. We brought ours along and were grateful we did. If you can pack battery or solar string lights, they would work great as there are plenty of trees on which to string them! We recommend the site overall but know that the trail in is wide and just goes up! I had imagined a winding trail with switchbacks. It’s not. ;)

Tim L.recommends

August 6, 2024

Outdoor Bed Hike-in Camp - Celtis

A quiet, remote bed in the woods

Celtis was wonderful and everything we expected. It's located in a beautiful part of Minnesota bluff country between Winona and Rochester. The hike up the hill is not for the faint of heart, but worth the trip. We felt like we had the whole area to ourselves. The coyotes sang us to sleep. The bugs were not a problem and even though it rained super hard the second night, we stayed dry without bothering to lower the flaps on the bed frame. The shower rooms are modern and very nice. Chelsi was great and extremely responsive.

Location

Altura, Winona, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Wahpeton First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking