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Facilities and Activities
Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge
A lodge constructed in the style of an old army outpost is an excellent place
for group gatherings such as reunions and wedding receptions. It is available
for rent by reservation through the park manager.
An open shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis at no fee.
Camping
Fort Defiance State Park has 16 campsites. The camping area is non-modern. No
flush toilets or showers are present. However, electrical hookups are available
at eight sites. All camping permits are obtained through self-registration at
the campground. Camping Fees can be paid at the site.
Trails
Several trails take you around the park and through the hills and woodlands that
make up Fort Defiance. Equestrian use is allowed on three of the trails. During
winter months the park is a popular place for snowmobiling and cross country
skiing.
Fort Defiance State Park's 191 acres of rugged woodland provide a beautiful
contrast to the gently rolling surrounding farmlands. The park's trails, picnic
areas and scenic overlooks provide a great place to relax. Its lush cover of
vegetation includes hawthorn, plum, locust and many species of the state tree -
the oak. In the spring, the slopes are speckled with trillium, bloodroot,
hepatica and violets. A small prairie with native grasses and flowers, including
the endangered prairie bush clover, thrives on a secluded knoll.
Nearby Towns
Estherville is one mile northeast on Highway 9. The Iowa Great Lakes Region is
12 miles west.
Contact Information
c/o Gull Point State Park
1500 Harpen Street
Milford, IA 51351
ph. 712/337-3211
E-mail address: C/O Gull_Point@dnr.state.ia.us |
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