A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.
Fort Defiance State Park is named for the fort that once stood in the nearby community of Estherville. In the mid-19th century there was considerable concern among the settlers about the possibility of attacks by hostiles.
Length limits vary by campsite.
Some sites have no hookups.
Availability on ReserveAmerica.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 02 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 11 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 12 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 13 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 14 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 15 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 16 standard non-electric | X | X | from $10 |
| 03 standard electric | X | X | from $18 |
Hookups (individual campsites): 8 electric, 8 no-hookup individual sites.
3661 174th St
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| 04 standard electric | X | X | from $18 |
| 05 standard electric | X | X | from $18 |
| 06 standard electric | ✓ | X | from $18 |
| 07 standard electric | R | X | from $18 |
| 08 standard electric | X | X | from $18 |
| 09 standard electric | X | X | from $18 |
| 10 standard electric | X | X | from $18 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 66 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 95 mi from campground
$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 6 · 117 mi from campground
$175/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 10 · 118 mi from campground
$131/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalShare of site-nights open, booked and closed on Iowa State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
16 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
8 sites · From $10/night
Loops: Fort Defiance Campground (8)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
8 sites · From $18/night
Loops: Fort Defiance Campground (8)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15