Adventure into the beautiful driftless bluffs of Aefintyr campground for a backpacking like experience. The perfect blend of rugged, remote and luxury for a revitalizing getaway (1460ft hike, 230ft elev gain). Enjoy the great outdoors, get a good night's sleep and no equipment required! We take care of all the essentials including the tent, 3 twin mattresses, linens (sheets, blanket, sleeping bag and towels), pillows, a lantern and firewood. Hike up to your site and it will be ready for you! This site is nestled in the blufftop woodlands. Beautiful fire pit, seating area with table and 4 chairs looking into the woodlands, and a wood rack stocked with firewood. This site is great for people who like to get some exercise and want to immerse themselves in a woodland setting. 

IMPORTANT - This site requires a 1460 ft hike with a 230 ft elevation gain. The hike to the campsite is uphill along the bluff and requires a significant amount of physical effort, the campsites are designed to provide a backpacking experience, please pack light, carts do not work with the gravel and rocks on the path, everything must be carried to the site. Please consider your physical abilities and your willingness to pack light when you decide to book! Your host is happy to answer any questions and help with planning your trip.

Shaded: Fully

Distance to closest toilet: 400', shared outhouse with composting toilet

Distance to Showers:   1460' 

Distance to potable water: 1460'

Shared amenities:

Bathhouse with individual rooms, with a hot shower, vanity and composting toilet

Outhouse with composting toilet on top of the bluff within 400 feet of each campsite

Fire pit with Cooking Grill and several chairs (in the community area on the blufftop)

Propane Gas Grill (in the community area on the blufftop)

Propane Gas Grill (at base of the hill by the bathhouse)

10' x 20' gathering tent with comfy outdoor furniture

10' x 20' tent with 3 wooden tables (4' x 4') and wicker bar

Stargazing area with reclining chairs 

Cell service: varies depending on carrier, AT&T typically works well, Verizon works intermittently, and T-mobile doesn't have a good signal.

Wi-fi: Available at the bathhouse

Parking: Parking lot near entrance to the campground, 2 vehicle limit per site, no vehicles larger than a full size truck, no trailers

Host accessibility: Available 24/7/365 via phone and email/messaging, frequently on site

Security: campground is under video surveillance

Visitors: No visitors without prior approval, additional fees may apply. All people coming to Aefintyr campground must be included in a reservation.

Within 2 miles of Whitewater State Park, the Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater State Wildlife Management Area (hunting, trout fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing) and the Whitewater River State Water Trail (canoe/kayak/tube). There is a gas station (bait and fishing supplies, convenience store items), 2 bars and a restaurant within a mile in the town of Elba.

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