| Fort Defiance State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Fort Defiance State Park in Iowa  Fort Defiance State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Emmet County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°23′31″N 94°51′37″W / 43.39194°N 94.86028°W |
| Area | 191 acres (77 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m)[1] |
| Established | 1930[2] |
| Named for | Dakota War of 1862 era Fort Defiance |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | 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).[1] The park, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, was opened to the public in 1930.[2] Fort Defiance State Park is open for year-round recreation including picnicking, hiking, and camping.[3]
- ^ a b "Fort Defiance State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1979. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ a b Tidemann, Michael (2008-07-27). "Wittenben tells Kiwanians of Fort Defiance progress". Estherville Daily News. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ "Fort Defiance State Park". The Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2010-07-11.