Fort Defiance State Park

Fort Defiance State Park is a state park in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The park is 191 acres (77 ha) and sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet (443 m). The park, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, was opened to the public in 1930. Fort Defiance State Park is open for year-round recreation including picnicking, hiking, and camping.

This article is about the Iowa state park. For other uses, see Fort Defiance (disambiguation).
Fort Defiance State Park
Location of Fort Defiance State Park in Iowa
LocationEmmet County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates43°23′31″N 94°51′37″W
Area191 acres (77 ha)
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Established1930
Named forDakota War of 1862 era Fort Defiance
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteFort Defiance State Park
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