- Vertical drop
- 350 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 300 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 50 in*
- Lifts
- 17
GETTING THERE
Nearest Airports
Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.
Use the resort’s directions to 6600 Peller Ave. S. in Hastings, beside Afton State Park. The operator recommends a rental car or ride-share for airport transfers.
Choose parking around the services you need. The Alps base area has rentals and Guest Services; Meadows has ski school, rentals and Guest Services. Highlands suits visitors who already have equipment, since rental pickup is not offered there. Check which areas are operating and allow time for winter roads, parking and fitting.
WHERE TO STAY
Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.
premium
High-quality stays with great features
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
hotel · Bloomington base; drive to Afton Alps
Choose this for a trip that mixes skiing with shopping and family attractions. The mall connection makes non-ski plans convenient, while Cedar + Stone and the lobby lounge offer dining on site. Plan your road journey from Bloomington to Afton Alps.
Ask the hotel about spa or whirlpool facilities, ski storage and any accessibility needs that matter for your stay.
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moderate
Solid value with good amenities
Afton House Inn
inn · Afton village base; drive to the ski area
The 1867 setting gives a ski weekend a distinctive village base. It suits couples who value dinner at the inn and a room with character; select the deluxe category if a whirlpool or St. Croix River outlook is part of the plan.
Check the selected room’s layout, river view and accessibility, and arrange your journey to the slopes.
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budget
Affordable options that get the job done
AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater
hotel · Oak Park Heights near Stillwater; drive to Afton Alps
A practical base for a ski trip that also includes Stillwater. Breakfast at the hotel simplifies the morning, and the pool and hot tub give families an option after skiing. Reserve a designated pet-friendly room if bringing a dog, and plan the road journey to Afton Alps.
Confirm the room’s dog arrangements and any ski-storage needs when booking.
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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS
For Afton Alps, compare a booked room or rental around Hastings with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.
Compare lodging options ↗Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.
🐕 PET POLICY
Ask your chosen accommodation about suitable pet-friendly rooms and confirm resort access separately before bringing an animal.
Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.
Read our pet travel guide →