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Fort Defiance State Park
Estherville
Iowa
United States of America
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Beautiful hiking trails that wind through this dense forest near Estherville, Iowa. Lots of wildlife such as white tail deer, and enchanting wooden bridges crossing over forest streams.

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Our top choices for Fort Defiance State Park hotels

Deluxe Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Estherville Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

2.6 mi from Fort Defiance State Park

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (607 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(607 reviews)

"Clean room, with a decent breakfast."

Dale

Estherville Hotel & Suites

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

2.0 star property

2.6 mi from Fort Defiance State Park

7.6 out of 10, Good, (271 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(271 reviews)

"A decent motel in small town America."

Ramon

The price is £50

£50

includes taxes & fees

11 Feb - 12 Feb

Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

Lunch and dinner served, al fresco dining

Bridges Bay Resort

3.5 star property

12.5 mi from Fort Defiance State Park

7.6 out of 10, Good, (646 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(646 reviews)

"Easy check in, clean room, comfy bed"

Keaton

The price is £79

£79

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

Bridges Bay Resort

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Fort Defiance State Park Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spotless and staff were extremely nice."

Matt 1-night trip

Posted 4 days ago

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

Estherville Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, clean and comfortable. The pool and spa looked great, even though we didn’t bring our suits as it was -30 out. Breakfast was pretty good: pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Overall great value for the price, would definitely recommend. "

Ronn 1-night trip

Posted 2 weeks ago

Estherville Hotel & Suites

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Host was very responsive and answered all questions quickly. "

Kristi M. 1-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Charming remodeled 4-Bedroom home with fire pit

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect size and location for a family ice fishing trip. Cozy and comfortable, all the amenities you would need, and close to lots of dining options. "

Clint C. 2-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Charming remodeled 4-Bedroom home with fire pit

Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Good accommodations, easy access. Very well stocked with everything you need for a trip. Home was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for a family of 5. "

Nick W. 2-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio

Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of East Lake Okoboji

10/10 Excellent

"We were looking for a place for our whole family. This place was great! Fit all 18 of us perfectly. The communication with the host was great! We were also fortunate to be able to extend our stay due to near whiteout travel conditions. I appreciated the prompt response to all of my messages. We would definitely book again. "

DeaDra J. 3-night trip

Posted 2 months ago

Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of East Lake Okoboji

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was attentive and polite. Breakfast was pretty good."

Lori 2-night trip

Posted 2 months ago

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3-bedroom Cabin 13 in Bridges Bay, with on site eating and in/outdoor pool.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house. Great location "

Ben B. 3-night trip

Posted 2 months ago

3-bedroom Cabin 13 in Bridges Bay, with on site eating and in/outdoor pool.

Bridges Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and courteous. "

Vicki 1-night trip

Posted 3 months ago

Bridges Bay Resort

Hotels near other Fort Defiance State Park attractions

Elinor Bedell State Park

You can take time to visit Elinor Bedell State Park during your travels to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Thoreson Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thoreson Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Estherville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Sandbar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sandbar Beach during your trip to Spirit Lake? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Harlan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harlan Beach during your trip to Spirit Lake? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Martha Yarns Memorial Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Martha Yarns Memorial Beach during your trip to Spirit Lake? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Maple Oak Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maple Oak Beach during your trip to Orleans?

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Anglers Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Anglers Bay Beach during your trip to Spirit Lake? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Defiance State Park?

Fort Defiance State Park is located in Estherville. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Fort Defiance State Park?

Estherville Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Fort Defiance State Park. Other good choices around the area include Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center and Bridges Bay Resort.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Fort Defiance State Park?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fort Defiance State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Defiance State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Fort Defiance State Park.

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Our top choices for Fort Defiance State Park hotels

Estherville Hotel & Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

Bridges Bay Resort

Top Fort Defiance State Park Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

Hotels near other Fort Defiance State Park attractions

Elinor Bedell State Park

Thoreson Memorial Park

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