Fort Defiance State Park

About Fort Defiance State Park

191 acres of rugged woodland ringed by farmland outside Estherville, with an army-post style lodge at its centre. Hiking and picnicking in a genuinely quiet setting, plus electric and non-electric camping.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚻 Restrooms

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

• Campground - Primitive

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Fort Defiance State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Riding helmets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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