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A snow-covered lodge with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by tall trees.

A wooden deck with a wicker chair and a basket, a wooden cabin with a large window, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a flower vase.

A rustic room with a bed, a wooden dining table, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A room with a stone fireplace, a window with curtains, and a view of a deer in a forest.

1. Riversong Inn Retreat

4 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Patrick

£222

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.

2. Saddle & Surrey Motel

6.7 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

john

£71

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a balcony with a view.

A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.

3. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 3.5 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Venkatesh

£66

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.

A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

4. Columbine Inn

7.3 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Richard

£83

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".

A rustic wooden interior with a central dining area, wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and large windows providing natural light.

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

5. Hotel Estes

7.1 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Yadab

£116

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a window with blinds.

A lodge with a deck and outdoor lighting, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A playground with a slide, swings, and a wooden deck with stairs.

6. Wildwood Inn

4.4 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

saurabh

£134

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.

7. Estes Mountain Inn

7 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Dennis

£97

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.

A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.

A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.

8. Murphy's River Lodge

5.5 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Troy

£145

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel with a wooden deck, flower beds, and a sign indicating a trail ridge inn.

A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

9. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

4.5 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Matthew

£110

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.

A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.

A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.

10. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

7.3 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

sowmya

£140

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

11. River Ridge Cottages

4 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Jaime

£134

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.

A cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

12. Murphy's Resort

7.4 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

£119

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

A hot tub with a digital temperature gauge, surrounded by windows with blinds, in a room with a door and a light fixture.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a bed. Large windows offer views of a snowy landscape.

13. Castle Mountain Lodge

4.7 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Aubrey

£210

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

14. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

7.1 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Billy

£142

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

15. The Historic Crag's Lodge

5.8 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Cameron

£148

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden bridge over a flowing stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a laptop on the table, a red sofa, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.

A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.

16. Streamside on Fall River

4.9 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Julia

£142

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hot tub on a deck with a view of a forest and a river.

A bathroom with a bathtub, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

17. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

4.4 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Jan

£246

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of moose.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, two leather chairs, and a wooden table.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A wooden cabin interior with a table, chairs, a lamp, a mirror, a poster of a bear, and a sign offering a free stay.

18. Nicky's Resort

4.8 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Emilia

£117

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."

A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.

A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.

19. Silver Moon Inn

5.7 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Kelly

£180

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.

20. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 6.6 mi from Fern Lake Trailhead

Stuart raymond

£123

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Lake Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Riversong Inn Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 241 reviews	View
Saddle & Surrey Motel	8.8 Excellent 882 reviews	View
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park	8.2 Very good 1,698 reviews	View
Columbine Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Fern Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good overall. The only thing I didn’t like was the pool hours. The window to enjoy the pool is very short because it opens late and closes too early. It would be nice if the pool were open for longer hours so guests could have more time to enjoy it."

Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, very cozy and clean and we appreciated how accommodating the host was!! Would for sure stay here again!"

Idlewilde by the River

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to RMNP"

Dreaming of a Rustic Getaway? ✨ Machin's Cottage 6 Awaits You! Pet Friendly

8/10 Good

""Rustic" is right on the money. The whole place is a throwback to the 60's and 70's. Heater was turned to pilot so it got cold cold cold! Large bathroom. Well equipped kitchen, All in all, we would go there again since it's so close to my sister's house. Approach road was total BS. They dug a huge, 8" deep, ditch and called it a speed bump."

Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

10/10 Excellent

"Great cozy A frame cottage for my friend& my niece & me. We only stayed one night, but it was perfect for our needs. Would definitely book again!"

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

10/10 Excellent

"Our two families had a great stay. The location was perfect—quiet neighborhood with quick and easy access to RMNP and Estes Park but not right in town. The space was great for what we needed—very well stocked kitchen, bedrooms were all comfortable and spacious, and we enjoyed the outdoor space—cooking, eating, relaxing and hot tub."

Bears Then

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice cabin close to town and RMNP entrance. Looked to be newly updated. Very well appointed kitchen with utensils, pots, pans etc. One thing that I would like to see added are ice cube trays."

Its not just any ordinary stay Machin's Cottage #3 Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"The advertisement for this property was right on. It was rustic - not modern or luxury. But that’s what I was looking for. It was very clean and had everything I needed to spend three days in safe, quiet and beautiful mountains. I would go back in a heartbeat."

Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

10/10 Excellent

"The property and condition were amazing. We had a family wedding and would come back (plan to come back) again. It was incredible."

Other attractions near Fern Lake Trailhead

Sprague Lake

9.4/10 (462 reviews)

Follow a short but scenic trail around this stunning lake and admire views of the pointed peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead, a lovely green space in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

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Cub Lake Trail

Enjoy a trip to Cub Lake Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Bierstadt Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bierstadt Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

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Moraine Park Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Moraine Park Museum during your travels in Estes Park. Wander through the lakeside and scenic parks in this family-friendly area.

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Sprague Lake Trailhead

You can take time to visit Sprague Lake Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

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Beaver Meadows Entrance Station

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, a lovely green space in Estes Park. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Wild Basin Area

Enjoy an outing to Wild Basin Area during your stay in Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Lake Trailhead?

Fern Lake Trailhead is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 949 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Fern Lake Trailhead?

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Fern Lake Trailhead. Other good choices within 5 miles include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Fern Lake Trailhead?

Expedia has 949 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fern Lake Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Lake Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Fern Lake Trailhead.

What can I see and do near Fern Lake Trailhead?

Moraine Park Museum, Historic Fall River Hydroplant and Holzwarth Historical Site feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Rocky Mountain National Park, Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Bear Lake Trailhead. Create some family memories at Wild Basin Area, The Labyrinth and Tiny Town Miniature Golf while you're exploring the area around Fern Lake Trailhead.

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Our top choices for Fern Lake Trailhead hotels

1. Riversong Inn Retreat

2. Saddle & Surrey Motel

3. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

4. Columbine Inn

5. Hotel Estes

6. Wildwood Inn

7. Estes Mountain Inn

8. Murphy's River Lodge

9. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

11. River Ridge Cottages

12. Murphy's Resort

13. Castle Mountain Lodge

14. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

15. The Historic Crag's Lodge

16. Streamside on Fall River

17. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

18. Nicky's Resort

19. Silver Moon Inn

20. Discovery Lodge

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Top Fern Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly

Idlewilde by the River

Dreaming of a Rustic Getaway? ✨ Machin's Cottage 6 Awaits You! Pet Friendly

Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

Bears Then

Its not just any ordinary stay Machin's Cottage #3 Pet Friendly

Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

Other attractions near Fern Lake Trailhead

Sprague Lake

Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead

Cub Lake Trail

Bierstadt Lake

Moraine Park Museum

Sprague Lake Trailhead

Beaver Meadows Entrance Station

Wild Basin Area

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