Directions to the Bison

The bison left in early October, 2011 and are no longer present at the Belwin Conservancy. The observation platform located along Division Street is also closed for the season at this time.

The bison will return and the observation platform will reopen at our annual Bison Release in the Spring of 2012. If you would like to be notified when the bison will be released, simply include your email below.

See you then!

Bison Observation Platform Belwin's bison herd is located in a large 150-acre restored prairie located near Division Street and Stagecoach Trail in Afton, Minnesota. To view the bison, visit the Belwin Conservancy's 20-foot tall observation platform located on Division Street.

The observation platform is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. all summer long, while the bison are present.

Directions to other Belwin Conservancy locations:

From the West/Twin Cities

  1. Travel eastbound on Interstate 94 towards Wisconsin.
  2. Exit at exit 253 which is Manning Avenue or Highway 95 South.
  3. At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Manning Avenue.
  4. Immediately get into the left lane and turn left onto Hudson Road, the south frontage road.
  5. Travel east on Hudson Road for just over 3 miles.
  6. Turn right at the intersection with Stagecoach Trail. This will be the second stop sign you encounter on Hudson Road.
  7. Make your first left which is Division Street.
  8. Please park in the lot ahead on your right.

From the East/Wisconsin

  1. Travel westbound on Interstate 94 towards the Twin Cities.
  2. After crossing the bridge over the Saint Croix River, exit immediately at exit 258 which is Saint Croix Trail or Highway 95 North.
  3. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Saint Croix Trail.
  4. Immediately get into the right lane and turn right onto 8th Street, the south frontage road.
  5. Travel west on 8th Street until you reach a stop sign at Stagecoach Trail. Make a left onto Stagecoach Trail.
  6. Make your next left which is Division Street.
  7. Please park in the lot ahead on your right.

From the North/Stillwater

Traveling on Manning Avenue

  1. Proceed south on Manning Avenue until you encounter Interstate 94.
  2. Turn left immediately after crossing the highway onto Hudson Road.
  3. Travel east on Hudson Road for just over 3 miles.
  4. Turn right at the intersection with Stagecoach Trail. This will be the second stop sign you encounter on Hudson Road.
  5. Make your first left which is Division Street.
  6. Please park in the lot ahead on your right.

Traveling on Stagecoach Trail

  1. Proceed south on Stagecoach Trail until you encounter Interstate 94.
  2. Make a left on to Division Street, the second road you encounter after crossing the interstate.
  3. Please park in the lot ahead on your right.

Traveling on Saint Croix Trail/Highway 95

  1. Proceed south on S Saint Croix Trail/Highway 95 until you encounter Interstate 94
  2. Immediately after the interstate turn right onto 8th Street, the south frontage road.
  3. Travel west on 8th Street until you reach a stop sign at Stagecoach Trail. Make a left onto Stagecoach Trail.
  4. Make your next left which is Division Street.
  5. Please park in the lot ahead on your right.

Internet Maps

If you search for "Division Street, Afton MN" you will be correctly directed.